Elderly residents remain in Cunningham House as it transforms but inspectors praised the home and its staff.
A Falkirk Council care home that is gradually becoming a rehabilitation facility was praised by inspectors for its "warm and nurturing environment".
Last November, Falkirk Integration Joint Board, which oversees health and social care locally, took the decision to gradually transform Cunningham House from a home for the elderly into a “homely” setting for people who need rehabilitation following time in hospital.They said the aim was to reduce the number of people who are stuck in hospital when they don’t need clinical care and give them support that will allow them to move back home eventually.
The inspectors spoke to residents and their families and reported many positive comments. One person told the inspectors "the staff are all excellent", whilst another said, "Being here has changed my life ... staff are smashing". One relative told them: "The home's above and beyond attitude puts our minds at rest".
Ms Cassidy said: "It's of particular note that the leadership, through Gail and her team at Cunningham House, has managed to successfully transition but have retained the high standards and the ratings with the Care Inspectorate."
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