A CARE home in Broadstone has received an overall rating of 'Outstanding' following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Inspectors praised the service at Burwood Nursing Home as 'Outstanding' for being effective and responsive to people’s needs and 'Good' for being safe, caring and well led.

The care home in Dunyeats Road accommodates up to 58 people.

Deborah Ivanova, deputy chief inspector for adult social care, said: "Burwood Nursing Home has an open, positive and transparent culture where the provision of consistent, high quality, compassionate care is at the heart of its operation.

"It is clear that the staff and management are committed to providing individualised care and treating people with dignity and respect.

“People told inspectors that they receive exceptional care that regularly exceeds their expectations and makes them feel happy and at home. Relatives were also overwhelmingly positive when describing the standards of care provided."

She added: “Burwood Nursing Home was rated Good overall in November 2015, and I would like to congratulate the staff and management on their achievement in improving the standard of care so that it merits our highest rating of Outstanding.”

Inspectors found the service took a key role in the local community and was actively involved in building strong links with a range of community organisations, including local churches, schools, the library, community groups and a nearby care home.

Arrangements for social activities were tailored to people’s individual needs, and there was an emphasis on people living as full a life as possible.

The full inspection report can be found at www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-562882137