Waters Edge Care Home ‘Good’ with ‘kind and caring staff’

A Great Wyrley care home is celebrating after being awarded a ‘Good’ rating in a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.

The CQC – the health and social care regulator for England – carried out an unannounced visit of Waters Edge Care Home, on Stafford Road, to inspect its standards of care and safety.

Residents interviewed during the visit said they were happy with the staff. One resident said, “I am very well looked after by the staff that work here”.

The inspection also found Waters Edge to be a Well-Led service with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and saw staff laughing and joking with residents. It mentioned that when people needed support it was provided for them and that Staff spent time with people offering support and guidance.

Alpha Health Care Limited who own Waters Edge are delighted with the ‘Good’ rating. Caroline Wood, Head of Care services for Alpha Health Care said: “We are thrilled for our residents and staff that after its recent CQC inspection, Waters Edge has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating.

“This is a fantastic achievement for Waters Edge and a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire staff team to create a caring, homely and safe environment for our residents.”