Werneth Lodge Care Home

This care home in Oldham provides accommodation and personal care for up to 42 people, with 40 residents at the time of inspection. The service maintains strong hygiene and infection control practices, including requiring negative lateral flow tests on arrival and ensuring all staff are fully COVID-19 vaccinated. Personal protective equipment is readily available and consistently worn by staff, with clear signage displayed throughout regarding hand hygiene and safety procedures.

The home implements comprehensive isolation protocols, using designated zoning arrangements when residents need to self-isolate and requiring new admissions to provide negative COVID-19 test confirmation before a self-isolation period. Social distancing is encouraged in communal areas through appropriate spacing of seating in lounges. Regular testing arrangements are in place for both staff and residents. The environment is consistently maintained as clean and tidy, with domestic staff carrying out cleaning duties throughout the day.