Leeds care home praised by care regulator
A Leeds care home is celebrating having been classed as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating possible.
The team at Anchor’s The Manor House Roundhay care home on Park Avenue in Roundhay also welcomed significant recognition for the care provided to residents.
The CQC’s robust inspection process gives care homes a rating of Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate based on five categories.
Anchor’s The Manor House Roundhay received high marks in all five categories, with an Outstanding rating in the Caring category.
The CQC inspectors were impressed by the “person-centred care” at The Manor House Roundhay.
The report recognised that the culture across the care home was positive, open, and centred on continuous learning and improvement. Inspectors noted that the care home demonstrated consistent quality and strong leadership.
Inspectors also praised how The Manor House Roundhay’s residents and their relatives spoke positively about their experience. One resident said: “It is lovely here and all the staff are lovely”.
Rebecca Higginson, Manager of Anchor’s The Manor House Roundhay care home, was thrilled that the CQC had recognised the high standards and hard work of her team.
She said: “I’m really happy that the CQC has given us as Good rating overall and feel incredibly proud of the Outstanding rating in Caring.
"My team work incredibly hard to make sure Anchor’s The Manor House Roundhay care home is a great place for older people to live. Getting this kind of praise from the CQC is just the sort of recognition they deserve!
“We’re proud of the care we provide, and this rating shows the dedication of the team to achieve person centred care for everyone we care for.
"We welcome such rigorous inspections and clear ratings so older people, and their families, can judge for themselves which homes are right for them and get the standard of care they deserve.”