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Marie Sharp

East Lothian care home residents had dignity 'weakened' by badly made beds, report says

Stained carpets and poorly made beds weakened the dignity and respect of residents in a care home, an inspection found.

Care inspectors who visited Drummohr Care Home, in Wallyford, East Lothian, late last year said residents "did not experience a homely environment" because of poor bedroom standards.

Giving the home a 'weak' grade 2 for the way it supported people's well-being, the inspectors said: "Although bedrooms were personalised, some people's room were not fresh smelling and had stained carpets and their clothing was poorly stored.

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