Archived decisions

RE-PROVISION OF SERVICES AT STOCKLANDS OLDER PERSONS HOME, CALMORE, TOTTON

1. The Executive Member has approved the proposals for the re-provision of residential and day services at Stocklands Older Persons Home subject to the care needs of the residents and day service users being met.

2. Stocklands has been assessed by Adult Services as not meeting the expectation of the Commission for Social Care Inspection in terms of being `fit for purpose' which is a term used within the Care Standards Act 2000. The main issue here is to identify whether a building meets the needs of the current (and future) service users. With increasing frailty, both physically and mentally, of older people the size of bedrooms and access to other communal areas are an important factor. This enables carers to use additional equipment such as hoists and electric profiling beds to ensure safe moving and handling of residents. The Stocklands building does not easily lend itself to these requirements nor would it currently meet the requirements for the provision of services to older people with dementia.

3. There are currently 37 permanent residents at Stocklands (at October 06). The majority of these residents were admitted from within a 5 mile radius of the home. As part of the consultation process, all residents have had meetings with the dedicated care manager (supported by staff of the home) to discuss potential alternative accommodation options should the decision be made to reprovide the service. All residents have had individual needs assessments, the outcome of which informs the consultation process.

4. There are other local authority homes within a 10 mile radius, as well the opportunity to access the new ENHANCE Forest Court (within 1 mile of Stocklands) . Other opportunities will also exist in the independent sector homes. At least 16 of the residents have been identified as meeting the criteria for Forest Court Nursing Home and a number of others for other local authority homes in the near locality as well as independent homes.

5. Plans are in progress for the re-provision of the day care services, following consultation with service users, alternatives have either been offered or are still being planned.

6. The re-provision of services at Stocklands Older Persons Home enables a safer and more secure service for residents and day centre users, maximises their wellbeing and enhances their quality of place and in doing so supports the delivery of the corporate strategy.