Cambridge care home rated good after CQC inspection

St George's Court in Cambridge was upgraded from inadequate to good by the Care Quality Commission after a reinspection; inspectors reported improvements in safety, care, staff knowledge and management and rated the home good across all five assessment areas.

St George's Court Care Home in Cambridge has been re‑inspected by the Care Quality Commission and its overall rating was raised from inadequate to good. The home had been placed in special measures after a 2023 inspection that found concerns about safety, staff knowledge and management. Inspectors revisited in spring last year and found the home was no longer in breach of regulations. The home provides personal and nursing care for up to 76 older people. Inspection findings and status: - The home was rated inadequate and placed in special measures after a 2023 CQC inspection. - A reinspection in spring last year found the home no longer in breach of regulations and raised its overall rating to good. - CQC rated the home good in all five categories: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. - Inspectors reported improvements that led to care being consistently person-centred, respectful and kind, and said people told them they felt safe and happy with their care. - Staff were reported to know residents well and to tailor support, and new activities such as gardening and wildlife projects were introduced. - The home manager, Jayne Wardell, said staff focused on listening, learning and making daily improvements. Summary: The CQC upgrade reflects reported improvements in care, safety and leadership at St George's Court and recognises changes staff and leaders made for residents. Undetermined at this time.