Source · CQC inspection

Orchid House

Type Social Care Org Region East Last inspected 1 Jun 2022

Overall rating: Requires Improvement  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

Five CQC key questions
Safe
Requires Improvement
Effective
Requires Improvement
Caring
Requires Improvement
Responsive
Requires Improvement
Well-led
Requires Improvement

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 6 must-do

Must-do actions (6)

Legal requirements based on regulation breaches identified during inspection.

Must-do action 1 of 6
Must do
Effective
The provider had failed to ensure the principles of the MCA and DoLS code of conduct was being followed. This meant people who lacked capacity were not being supported to make informed choices and decisions.
Regulation: Regulation 11 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Need for consent
⚠ The provider had failed to ensure the principles of the MCA and DoLS code of conduct was being followed. This meant people who lacked capacity were not being supported to make informed choices and decisions.
Must-do action 2 of 6
Must do
Safe
The provider had failed to ensure effective systems were in place to identify, monitor and mitigate risks to people's safety in relation to food safety and infection prevention and control.
Regulation: Regulation 12 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Safe care and treatment
⚠ The provider had failed to ensure effective systems were in place to identify, monitor and mitigate risks to people's safety in relation to food safety and infection prevention and control.
Must-do action 3 of 6
Must do
Safe
The provider was unaware of what constitutes a safeguarding concern and had failed to notify CQC or the local safeguarding team of allegations of potential abuse.
Regulation: Regulation 13 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment
⚠ The provider was unaware of what constitutes a safeguarding concern and had failed to notify CQC or the local safeguarding team of allegations of potential abuse.
Must-do action 4 of 6
Must do
Well-led
The provider had failed to ensure effective systems and processes were in place to organise, monitor and manage the quality of the service and ensure that people received safe and appropriate care.
Regulation: Regulation 17 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Good governance
⚠ The provider had failed to ensure effective systems and processes were in place to organise, monitor and manage the quality of the service and ensure that people received safe and appropriate care.
Must-do action 5 of 6
Must do
Safe
The provider had failed to establish safe recruitment practices when employing new staff.
Regulation: Regulation 19 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Fit and proper persons employed
⚠ The provider had failed to establish safe recruitment practices when employing new staff.
Must-do action 6 of 6
Must do
Effective
The provider had failed to ensure that staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and support.
Regulation: Regulation 18 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Staffing
⚠ The provider had failed to ensure that staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and support.

Location details

CQC ID: 1-10296491992
Local authority: Bedford
Region: East

Inspection report

Type: Inspection report
Date: 1 June 2022
Rating: Requires Improvement
Actions: 6 must-do
AI-extracted 17 Feb 2026