A care home in Bolton been praised after its latest inspection.

Ashurst on Albert Road West in Heaton was visited by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in August this year. 

The home, which cares for young people with complex mental health needs, is run by care provider Care in Mind. 

The overall rating for the service at Ashurst was categorised as good, with it also getting good ratings for safety and effectiveness. 

However, for being well-led, it got a mark of requires improvement. 

The report said: "People were supported by staff who had a strong understanding of how to promote people's independence.

"Staff supported people to work towards achieving their goals by working in accordance with robust care plans. People told us they felt supported by staff and the management team. 

"People received support from external healthcare professionals when needed and this was requested in a timely manner. People felt safe at the service and staff's presence was noted throughout our inspection visit.

"People's care and support was tailored around their preferences. Staff had a good understanding of safeguarding and support was provided to people safely." 

The report added: "The provider ensured a person centred approach to care planning, support and care was promoted throughout the service.

"People's protected characteristics were considered at all times.

"The provider had worked proactively with local safeguarding professionals to ensure they were meeting the requirements to share safeguarding incidents in line with local and national guidance and legislation.

"However, audits were not always consistent with our findings at this inspection. Staff induction records contained significant gaps.

"We have made a recommendation in relation to governance systems and staff induction records." 

At its last inspection, in 2021, the care home was also rated good overall. 

A spokesperson for Ashurst said: “We are pleased that Ashurst retained its positive 'good' rating.

"We are delighted that the CQC has specifically highlighted our safe and supportive approach as well as emphasising our positive culture which is delivering good outcomes for young people. 

"We are always looking to make our service even better as we continue to maintain and strive for the highest standards of care.

"Our staff and the young people we care for have an excellent relationship and we're pleased this has helped contributed to the overall 'good' rating."