Balfarg Care Centre
Recorded Key Question grade range: 4–5 — Good View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. To support people’s health and wellbeing and improve the quality of their day, the provider should improve how they support all people, in particular those who stay in their bedrooms, to take part in meaningful activities and engagement. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state that: ‘I can choose to have an active life and participate in a range of recreational, social, creative, physical and learning activities every day, both indoors and outdoors’ (HSCS 1.25).1. To maintain effective infection control and a safe and hygienic environment for residents, staff and visitors, the provider should ensure frequently touched areas are intact and do not compromise the effectiveness of cleaning.
This is in order to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state that: 'I experience an environment that is well looked after with clean, tidy and well-maintained premises, furnishings and equipment' (HSCS 5.22).
Conditions of registration
To provide a care service to a maximum of 50 older people who may have dementia. Respite short /break places may be made available dependant on the availability of beds.