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Care Home Rated Inadequate Again
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Stonedale Lodge care home rated inadequate for third time in three years.
- Inspectors found 38 resident falls recorded between January and July.
- Garden area littered with used incontinence pad and cigarette butts.
Stonedale Lodge Care Home in Croxteth has received an 'inadequate' rating for the third time in three years, prompting the possibility of enforcement action from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Recent inspections revealed significant issues, including 38 recorded falls among residents from January to July, with insufficient plans to manage these risks. Furthermore, some essential equipment like wheelchairs and hoists were found to be uncleaned for an entire week.
The report detailed a deeply concerning environment, with the garden area found strewn with a used incontinence pad, disposable gloves, and cigarette butts. Residents themselves have described feeling profoundly bored, underscoring the ongoing challenges in providing adequate care.
