Enter & View: Mission Care Elmwood

Report - 14 August 2023

An E&V visit was carried out on 12th June 2023. The visit was announced and planned in partnership with the home. In preparation for the visit, we shared with the registered manager a poster announcing our visit to display in communal areas, and copies of questionnaires explaining the purpose of E&V visits.

Elmwood is a purpose-built care home that opened its doors in 1952, and it is part of Mission Care group. The care home was initially founded to serve residents of the Christian faith - however, they now welcome residents from all faith groups.

Elmwood is located within walking distance to Bickley station with good bus routes. There is ample parking on site and off-street parking as well.

The local authority holds block beds* with Elmwood. They receive referrals from various local authorities, and directly from hospitals teams. Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and the Integrated care board (ICB) funded referrals are also received in addition to private clients. Over 70% of their residents are funded by a local authority/ICB.

Following the visit, our official ‘Enter & View Report’ was shared with the service provider, local commissioners and regulators. It outlines what has worked well, and makes recommendations on what could work better.

*Block beds are beds in a care home that the local authority pays for in advance regardless of whether anyone is using them. They should also be used for normal temporary admissions and respite when available.

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Elmwood Report and Response
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