Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge

Dr. Ashdown's Stockton Lodge accommodates up to 39 older people and those living with dementia, with 30 residents at the time of inspection. Risk assessments were clear and readily accessible, with staff demonstrating familiarity with these documents and understanding the required actions. However, the electronic care record templates lacked flexibility and couldn't be modified to meet varied needs. The registered manager was actively seeking a more effective electronic care record system to address this limitation.

Staff supported residents to make choices and maintain control of their lives, employing the least restrictive approaches possible and acting in their best interests. The home's policies and systems supported this person-centred approach to care.