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Liverpool Council Care Home Rated Inadequate
9 Sep
Summary
- Over 50 safeguarding concerns reported in six months.
- Brushwood House rated 'inadequate' in all areas.
- Council leader apologizes for failures and promises improvements.
A care home managed by Liverpool city council has been found to be failing its residents, with a report revealing more than 50 safeguarding concerns logged within a six-month period. Brushwood House, located in Speke, received an "inadequate" rating across all inspected areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), prompting the regulator to state "this service is not caring."
Opened in 2019 by the council as a flagship facility, Brushwood House has seen multiple care providers. The council resumed direct management of the site in July 2024 after the previous provider, Bloomcare, stepped away. The home currently provides accommodation for 39 individuals, some of whom are living with dementia.
Liverpool Council's leader, Liam Robinson, has expressed deep apologies for the identified shortcomings. He confirmed that a comprehensive improvement plan has been implemented to address the issues at Brushwood House.
