Care home to remain in special measures after follow-up inspection

A care home rated inadequate in July will stay in special measures following an October inspection, the Care Quality Commission said. The regulator reported problems with safety and leadership and said it will continue close monitoring while the provider works on improvements.

West Ridings Care Home in Lofthouse will remain under special measures after a follow-up inspection, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) announced. The home was first rated inadequate in July and inspectors kept that rating after visiting again in October. The facility provides support for adults with dementia, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The October visit followed concerns about safeguarding incidents and the quality of care and management at the site. What was reported: - The CQC maintained inadequate ratings for the home’s safety and for how it is led. - Ratings for being caring, responsive and effective were reduced from good to requiring improvement. - Inspectors noted a high number of falls, incidents of skin tears and some unexplained bruising among residents. - Basic care tasks were reported as not always being carried out, including repositioning people at risk and managing continence consistently. - The regulator said staff deployment was sometimes insufficient in communal areas and that it has started regulatory procedures; the provider may appeal those steps. Summary: The continuation of special measures means the regulator has set a clear timeframe for improvements and will return to check progress. The CQC said it will closely monitor the home and pursue further regulatory action if necessary, while the provider reports a new manager and an implemented action plan. Undetermined at this time.