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Inadequate Care: Stonedale Lodge's Repeated Failures
10 Apr
Summary
- Stonedale Lodge repeatedly rated inadequate since 2023.
- Staffing shortages impact care quality and medication delivery.
- Inspectors found safety and leadership concerns at the home.
Stonedale Lodge, a care home in Liverpool capable of accommodating up to 180 residents, has received an 'inadequate' rating for the second time this year from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Inspectors found that consistently low staffing levels compromised the quality of care and led to delays in administering essential medications. Concerns were also raised regarding the improper management of accidents and incidents, and a lack of consistent upkeep of visitor logs.
While staff interactions with residents were described as kind and respectful, and some engagement improvements were noted, the home's safety and leadership were rated as inadequate. This marks a continued decline, as the facility has received the lowest rating since 2023.
Stonedale Lodge is now under special measures, a process designed to provide a structured timeframe for implementing necessary improvements. The CQC is pursuing enforcement actions, which the running company, Advinia Care Homes Limited, has the right to contest.
