Hawthorns Care Centre in Peterlee, Durham passed a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection with an overall ‘Outstanding’ rating – the best possible rating – after being praised for operating a safe, responsive, caring, effective and well-led service.
The CQC inspected the home on September 27th and 30th 2022 and, when the report was published on January 31st 2023, they rated the home, run by Barchester Healthcare, as ‘Good’ in three areas of the inspection – safe, effective and well-led and ‘Outstanding’ in the two final categories of responsive and caring, giving the home an ‘Outstanding’ overall rating. The report stated that there was an exceptionally strong and visible person-centred culture at the home and that the genuinely welcoming and inclusive conduct of the staff meant people felt relaxed and respected.
Also highlighted in the report was that staff enjoyed working at Hawthorns and that people were very happy with the care they received, felt safe and well looked after, were relaxed with staff and were treated with kindness and respect. The report stated that relatives felt that Hawthorns “really is a home away from home” and that “staff go above and beyond to ensure people receive caring support.”
One relative said: “Hawthorns have been an absolute godsend and they have given my loved one their life back, they are confident once again and feel like they have a future.” A health professional commented: “Staff at Hawthorns have a lot of experience in dealing with complex healthcare needs, they make a real effort to get things right.”
Nicola Diamond, General Manager at Hawthorns Care Centre said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Hawthorns has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following the CQC’s latest inspection. It is fantastic to have the hard work and dedication of everyone here recognised. Our staff are wonderful here and everyone has worked incredibly hard. I couldn’t be prouder of our team, our residents and patients or our home.”
Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, visited Hawthorns Care Centre to congratulate Nicola and her team on the home’s Outstanding rating and award every member of staff a £500 voucher to celebrate their achievement. He commented: “Hawthorns is a fantastic home delivering exceptional care to its residents and patients, I couldn’t be prouder of Nicola and every single member of staff here. I am delighted to be here today to congratulate everyone personally, meet the residents and chat to the team about their wonderful work.”
Hawthorns Care Centre provides dementia and nursing care for 98 residents and patients from respite care to long term stays.
