A care watchdog has given a Stonehaven care home its seal of approval, with its staff being praised by residents and relatives.
The Care Inspectorate rated Mowat Court in Stonehaven “very good” in three areas following an unannounced inspection.
They praised the leadership team and how well care and support is planned. They also rated it as “good” for its home setting and support for resident wellbeing.
Promoting a holistic approach to care, the report highlighted the strong relationships staff have formed with residents, treating them “with kindness and respect”.
Inspectors noted how the teams’ “friendly and humorous interactions” put residents at ease, allowing staff to better support those in their care to live independent and fulfilling lives.
The “homely atmosphere” created by staff at the Stonehaven home, who spend time getting to know residents and their history and interests, allowing them to provide activity plans tailored to each resident’s needs, was also praised in the report.
‘Proud’ of team’s efforts
Susan Ashton, manager of Mowat Court Care Home said: “Everyone at Mowat Court works hard to provide the highest possible standards of care to all residents and their families in a warm, comfortable environment, so I’m proud we received a “Good” Care Inspect.
“Every resident is unique – so why should their care plan be any different? We pride ourselves in the high-quality tailored care we provide, enabling residents to lead fulfilling lives in a warm, peaceful environment that has been designed to promote independence and support those who live at the home.
“I would like to say a big thank you to everyone at Mowat Court for their dedication, which I know is also greatly appreciated by residents and their families. They are what makes our care home a home for so many residents, and I’m grateful for everything they do on a daily basis.”
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