Kinning Park Care Home
Recorded Key Question grade range: 3–4 — Adequate View on Care Inspectorate
Key Question scores
Requirements & recommendations
1. By 13 August 2026, to ensure people receive safe and responsive care that meets their needs and promotes their health and wellbeing, the provider must ensure care planning, delivery and recording are accurate and effective. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) ensure each person has an accurate and up-to-date assessment which informs a clear personal plan, including but not limited to the monitoring and management of skin integrity, nutrition and hydration b) ensure prescribed topical creams are managed safely, with clear guidance for staff on their application c) ensure care records are accurate, clear and completed at the time care is provided. This is to comply with Regulations 3, 4(1)(a) and 5(1) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210).
2. By 13 August 2026, to ensure people are protected from harm associated with falls, the provider must ensure that effective systems are in place to assess, manage, monitor and review falls risks. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) ensure that individuals at risk of falling have an accurate and up-to-date multi-factorial falls risk assessment, with clear, individualised strategies reflected within personal plans to prevent or reduce the risk b) ensure that when a fall occurs, there is a consistent approach to post-fall monitoring, recording and investigation, with learning identified and used to reduce future risk and inform care planning c) ensure that people and/or their representatives are informed of incidents and outcomes in a timely manner, and that where technology is used, this is appropriately assessed and informed consent is obtained. This is to comply with Regulations 3, 4(1)(a) and 5(1) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements f1. By 13 August 2026, the provider must ensure that quality assurance and governance processes are implemented effectively to identify risks, drive improvement, and ensure positive outcomes for people using the service. To achieve this, the provider must, as a minimum: a) Implement a programme of routine and regular audits across all areas of the service, including an effective clinical oversight system to monitor key clinical areas of care. b) Develop a clear, outcome-focused dynamic improvement plan where areas for improvement are identified, with defined responsibilities and realistic timescales. c) Ensure regular staff supervision, team meetings and direct observations of staff practice are in place to support reflective practice, learning, and effective communication. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) (Welfare of users) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210).
2. By 13 August 2026, the provider must ensure that people are kept safe and their health and wellbeing are promoted through robust and effective communication and reporting systems. To achieve this, the provider must, as a minimum: a) Ensure all staff are able to recognise, record, and appropriately escalate incidents of actual or potential harm, including the timely referral of adult protection concerns. b) Ensure notifications are submitted to the Care Inspectorate promptly and in line with current guidance, including “Adult Care Services: Guidance on records you must keep and notifications you must make.” This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) (Welfare of users) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210). This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), in particular: “I use a service and organisation that are well led and managed” (HSCS 4.23).1. By 13 August 2026, the provider must ensure that people’s personal plans and risk assessments contain accurate, up-to-date, and relevant information to guide staff in meeting their needs safely and consistently. To achieve this, the provider must, as a minimum: a) Ensure all personal plans are accurate, sufficiently detailed, person-centred, and reflect individuals’ current assessed needs. b) Ensure all risk assessments are comprehensive, regularly reviewed, and reflect current risks, with clear strategies in place to minimise harm. c) Implement a clear and robust system of review, including six-monthly reviews, with documented management oversight. Appropriate actions must be identified, recorded, and followed up in response to any changes in needs or concerns identified. This is to comply with Regulation 5(1) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210).
1. The provider should ensure that people's dining experience is reviewed and improved. People should be consistently supported to dine where they choose and have access to suitable dining equipment that promotes appropriate posture when eating. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states that: 1.35: “I can enjoy unhurried snack and meal times in as relaxed an atmosphere as possible."
1. To ensure people consistently receive timely and responsive support, the provider should improve shift allocation and organisation including, ensuring sufficient numbers of staff are deployed with the right skills and knowledge to support people at all times. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My needs are met by the right number of people' (HSCS 3.15), and ‘I am confident people respond promptly, including when I ask for help’ (HSCS 3.17).
1. By 11 February 2026, the provider must ensure that people live in a well-maintained and clean home. To do this, the provider must, at a minimum: a) carry out a full environmental audit which reflects a plan of refurbishment and completion of priority areas based upon potential risks to people b) replace equipment to ensure that it is in good condition and able to be cleaned aligned to infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance c) ensure that all ongoing maintenance and safety checks are fully completed and any corrective action taken d) carry out regular monitoring and auditing of the setting to demonstrate that appropriate maintenance and infection prevention and control (IPC) standards are being achieved. This is to comply with Regulation 4(1)(a) of The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210). This is to ensure that car
1. Support plans should reflect an individualised approach that staff should follow to help reduce the impact of stress or distress reactions. Care reviews should align to support provided and capture the outcomes achieved. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: "My personal plan (sometimes referred to as my care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my needs will be met, as well as my wishes and choices” (HSCS 1.15).
Conditions of registration
Number(s) and Age(s) of person(s) to whom service may be provided:
1. To provide a care service, including nursing, to a maximum of 30 frail older people inclusive of 2 respite/short break places for older people and 5 places for adults aged 50 years and above.
Any other conditions unique to the service:
2. To comply with the schedule of staffing dated 04 July 2018 which must be displayed together with this certificate.