A WIRRAL care home has been rated 'good' by Care Quality Commission inspectors.

Caldy Manor Care Home was praised for its safe, effective, caring, well-led and responsive service following an inspection in January.

Its response to residents' emotional needs was rated 'outstanding'.

The CQC report stated: "The provider ensured people had access to a wide range of meaningful activities.

"This included trips out to places that people said they wanted to visit and parties and events.

"We saw many examples of where the involvement of the local community had enabled people to feel included and part of their community once again.

"People told us they looked forward to things and felt excited by activities, visits and events at the service.

"This demonstrated activities were truly meaningful for people."

The report went on to say that "People had access to sufficient quantities of nutritious food and drink.

"People's special dietary needs were catered for and people's preferences were noted and acted upon.

"Everyone we spoke with said the food was "excellent".

"We observed the serving of lunch. The food looked and smelled appetising and was served pleasantly by staff."

Going into detail in the area of "Responsive" where the home was rated 'Outstanding' the report stated: "The service has improved to outstanding.

"Staff recognised the importance of people's emotional needs and responded quickly as people's conditions changed and as they approached the end of their lives.

"Relatives and people living in the home were also supported with their emotional needs after people had passed.

"There were many opportunities for people to take part in a wide range of individual and organised activities and maintain the interests they had enjoyed before coming to live there.

"The service recognised the importance of the views of people living in the home and encouraged people to have a say."

Hannah Roberts, deputy manager at Caldy Manor said: "We are delighted that Caldy Manor was rated 'good' overall following the CQC's most recent inspection.

"The team at Caldy Manor always strive to provide the best possible quality care for everyone who lives at the home."

In celebration of the rating and to thank each member of the team for their contributions to the home, each team member was presented with £100 gift voucher in appreciation of their hard work.