A WINCHESTER care home has seemingly bounced back from a scathing report which claimed it needed “significant improvements”.

In its latest report of St Cross Grange, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave it an official 'good' rating, following from its inspection held in October which saw the care home receive legal warnings over its services.

As part of the warnings, issued to the owners Greensleeves Homes Trust last July, Hampshire County Council stopped sending anyone to live at the 64-bed facility.

The home's manager, Susan Munro, who joined the home in 2014, said the result was a direct result of the multi-million pound investment it has undergone.

“Staff, residents and their relatives at St Cross Grange have pulled together and worked incredibly hard to achieve this 'good' rating,” she said. “We are delighted the CQC has recognised the quality of care we provide. This would not have been possible without the support of the whole St Cross Grange family and we are now pleased to be welcoming new residents to our beautiful home.”

In the report, the CQC inspector said: “People living at the home and their relatives were complimentary about the quality of care. The registered manager had implemented a range of improvements with the support of the service's management team and staff. There was a commitment to provide personalised care in line with people's needs and preferences and to create a homely, welcoming environment. People living at the home, their visitors and visiting healthcare professionals were all complimentary about the quality of care and the management of the home. Staff said the morale was good.”