The service on Rufford Colliery Lane, Rainworth, provides round-the-clock care for men with learning disabilities and associated complex needs and is run by Cygnet Health Care. Following its first comprehensive inspection in November since opening in 2020, the CQC has rated the service as ‘Good’ across all key lines of enquiry.
A member of the Adele Cottage team said; “I am delighted that the CQC has awarded us with a ‘Good’ rating in our first inspection. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our fantastic staff, who always go above and beyond to provide excellent care. The past year and a half has been challenging for the entire sector but I am so proud that we have achieved this brilliant report in spite of all difficulties”.
Inspectors noted that service users at Adele Cottage are supported to lead a confident, inclusive and empowered life, which they attributed to the ethos, values, attitudes and behaviours of the management and staff. They said: “There was a transparent and open and honest culture between people, those important to them, staff and leaders.”
The report described Adele Cottage as having a ‘homely’ atmosphere and highlighted the satisfaction of one service user, who stated they were happy to have moved to the service. The friendly approach of staff was praised and it was noted that they took the dignity and specific needs of service users very seriously. During the inspection, one service user told inspectors “their health had improved since moving into the service”.
The report also mentioned that service users are supported to develop cooking and domestic skills to increase their levels of independence and had access to a range of meaningful activities.
Adele Cottage aims to support individuals to move out of hospital and transition back to community living, encouraging each individual to maintain autonomy and independence as far as possible. The service maintains strong links with the local community and provides residents with opportunities to improve their life skills every day.
The full report can be found on the CQC website here.