Roselea House, a Holmes Care Group care home in Fife, has received an Outstanding report from the Care Inspectorate.

In an unannounced inspection, Roselea scored ‘very good’ across the board, and threw a special celebration in honour of their accomplishment.

The report highlighted the exceptional work done by the staff in the home, stating that “people are cared for with kindness by staff that knew them well” and that the inspectors “observed warm and caring interactions between staff and people”. The positive experiences of residents on a day-to-day basis was emphasised, with the report noting that “staff were proactive in engaging with people, supporting them to have a meaningful day”.

The home was praised for its person-centred approach, with detailed support plans tailored for the unique needs and preferences of each resident. The inspectors commented that “the manager and staff team had a good overview of people’s needs” and “were able to provide person-centred care”.

Inspectors noted the range of engaging and stimulating activities offered by the home, both within the grounds of the home and in the local community. Social mealtimes and the level of family engagement was also commended by the inspectors, who said “mealtimes were relaxed, and in particular the afternoon high tea was a great social occasion for people and their families”.

Finally, the report noted the strong leadership and management practices displayed at Roselea House, with staff sharing that they felt valued by both the management and Holmes Care, and the report highlighting that “management was visible and well-led”.

Ruth Goodman, manager at Roselea House Care Home said: “We are thrilled to have received such a fantastic report from the Care Inspectorate. This truly reflects all the hard work which our entire team puts in to creating a positive environment for residents, and I am so proud that they have been recognised for consistently going above and beyond to provide the highest standard of care.”