Pendle Brook rated Good by CQC
Pendle Brook Care Home are delighted that the consistent hard work of its staff has been recognised through an official rating of Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The luxury care home in Oswaldtwistle is a residential care home providing exceptional care to people aged 65+ and those living with age-related difficulties and dementia. Pendle Brook, a purpose-built 3 storey building, is perfectly situated within the local Oswaldtwistle community and offers its residents 24-hour care, a range of activities and opportunities to socialise and delicious home-cooked meals that are freshly prepared by their head chef daily, using seasonal ingredients.
The home’s inspection was carried out on 23rd June 2021 and resulted in an overall rating of Good in all five areas (Safe, Well-led, Effective, Caring and Responsive). CQC praised the home, reporting that the people being cared for there, and their relatives, described staff as very good, caring, amazing and hardworking. One person commented, “We are looked after in every respect”. Relatives said, “The staff are little angels, so caring, nothing is too much trouble for them” and “They genuinely care for my loved one”.The home was also rated good for its safety measures in response to Coronavirus, which include thorough cleaning of surfaces, extensive use of PPE and regular testing for staff, residents and all visitors to the home.
Area Manager for Rochcare, Lin Spencer, described the result as “a moment of pride for myself and the whole Pendle Brook team”.
“Pendle Brook is a truly unique place to work. The ladies and gentlemen who live there are exceptionally well cared for and this result really reflects the hard work and dedication every member of the team shows every day. The facilities at Pendle Brook are stunning, but it’s the atmosphere and the attitude of the staff that I get the most comments about. When anyone comes to Pendle Brook they are made to feel welcome, calm and are greeted with a smile by everyone. The result from CQC truly is a moment of pride for myself and the whole Pendle Brook team”.