A Rochdale care home has been placed in special measures after being ordered to improve for the SIXTH time. Beechwood Lodge, in Norden, provides care for up to 66 older people - including those living with dementia - but has not been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) since 2015.
An inspection by the watchdog in 2019 found it had breached care regulations in relation to safeguarding people from abuse and staff training, noting that the overall management of the service was ‘poor’. However, when officials returned in May this year, the Meadow View home had still not made enough progress - with the exception of safeguarding - and was again rated as ‘requires improvement’.
It could now be closed down if it fails to make ‘significant improvements’ over the next six months.The latest inspection report notes that people felt safe living at the home - run by Finbrook Limited - and were happy with the service. They were also cared for in a ‘kind and attentive manner’.
