The Care Quality Commission will now monitor the home for six months to check for improvements.
By Anna Whittaker and Dan MartinA care home for adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions has been deemed unsafe by inspectors.
The home has now been placed in special measures, meaning the CQC will monitor it for improvements for six months.said: "People were not safe and were at risk of avoidable harm." The current manager had been in the role for six months but they were still not fully aware of their roles and responsibilities, according to the report.The report said: "At our last inspection, we recommended that the provider reviewed the culture and routines within the home to ensure they were supporting people in line with current guidance.
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