Source · CQC inspection

Multicare Services - Maylands Building

Type Social Care Org Region East Last inspected 3 May 2023

Overall rating: Requires Improvement  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

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

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 2 must-do 4 should-do

Must-do actions (2)

Legal requirements based on regulation breaches identified during inspection.

Must-do action 1 of 2
Must do
Safe
The provider had not always identified and effectively investigated safeguarding concerns to people.
Regulation: Regulation 13 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment
⚠ The provider had not always identified and effectively investigated safeguarding concerns to people.
Must-do action 2 of 2
Must do
Well-led
The service did not have robust processes to monitor the quality and safety of the service.
Regulation: Regulation 17 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Good governance
⚠ The service did not have robust processes to monitor the quality and safety of the service.

Should-do actions (4)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 4
Should do
Safe
We recommend the provider ensures staff understand the process for administering PRN medicines.
Should-do action 2 of 4
Should do
Safe
We recommend the provider follow safe recruitment practices and maintain all recruitment checks and documents required when appointing staff.
Should-do action 3 of 4
Should do
Caring
We recommend the provider ensure there is clear guidance for staff to encourage people to maintain their independence.
Should-do action 4 of 4
Should do
Responsive
We recommend the provider ensures they investigate complaints thoroughly.

Location details

CQC ID: 1-10845403314
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Region: East

Inspection report

Type: Comprehensive inspection
Date: 3 May 2023
Rating: Requires Improvement
Actions: 2 must-do 4 should-do
AI-extracted 17 Feb 2026