People told us they were involved in decisions about their care and felt their views were listened to. Staff engaged with people at every opportunity and we observed people were comfortable and relaxed around staff.
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People told us they felt safe. Risks were managed well which meant people were kept safe without their freedom being restricted.
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The service was effective. Staff were inducted, trained and supported to ensure they had the skills and knowledge to meet people’s needs.
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People told us they felt safe in the home. One person said, “I like it here and I feel safe.” Another person told us staff were very good
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We saw staff were available and responsive to people’s needs and care provided was unhurried. Staff we spoke with felt staffing levels were sufficient to provide the care people needed.
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People we spoke with told us the food was good and said there was lots of choice.
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At this inspection people we spoke with told us their views were listened to and they were involved in decisions about their care and their care plans. One person said about the staff, “They treat me with kindness and compassion.” Another person said, “Staff are nice.”
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We saw staff spent time with people and tailored the care and support to meet people’s individual needs. People were relaxed and smiling and there was humour in many of the conversations they had with staff and each other, which created a warm and happy atmosphere.
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We saw where people’s behaviour was having a negative impact on others staff intervened promptly and used distraction techniques calmly and sensitively.
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People told us they were happy with the range of activities available to them and said these included bowling, painting, arts and crafts, baking, support in using the kitchen, shopping, going out to concerts and the theatre. One person told us about a rock concert they had been to
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People told us they were happy with the range of activities available to them and said these included bowling, painting, arts and crafts, baking, support in using the kitchen, shopping, going out to concerts and the theatre. One person told us about a rock concert they had been to and another person had been out of the home all day pursuing their own interests. One person said, “I get a choice of what I want to do each day.” Another person told us, “I go to shows and activities.”
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History of the Care Home
Originally named Savile House, Thomas Owen House in 1911 was home to a rather modest family who took advantage of the large manufacturing industries in Dewsbury at the time. Looking further back however, the building was owned by the Saviles, a wealthy family dating from far back as the early 15th century. The most famous Savile was Thomas Savile, who once owned the townships of Dewsbury and Thornhill. He has also given his name to the bridge across from the river Calder that leads to the town centre, as well as having founded Wakefield Cathedral and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. You may have even heard of the various town and street names in Dewsbury, Ossett and Wakefield which have 'Savile' in the name.
In more recent times, Thomas Owen has had numerous additional buildings added and has had many different uses. The previous owners had used the buildings as a carpet showroom and in the early 1980's it was even used a night club. This was always an unconfirmed rumour but has since been supported by the finding of a number of disco lights in an old loft! The home was bought by Kevin and Ann Martin in 1988 and was opened as a nursing home for older people with mental health needs in 1989.
The sheer size and interior space of the home provides an ideal living environment for today's residents including those who enjoy a good boogie!
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