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Shropshire Care Home Fails Inspection, Residents at Risk
4 Sep
Summary
- Residents faced neglect, risking injury and infection.
- Care home's overall rating dropped to inadequate.
- Multiple breaches found in safety and care standards.
An inspection at Danesford Grange Care Home in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, revealed serious concerns regarding resident safety and care. The facility, which provides nursing care for the elderly and those with dementia, was downgraded to 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) during a visit in June.
Inspectors found that residents were not consistently protected from neglect and faced risks of injury and infection. Issues included unmanaged risks leading to repeated falls and pressure ulcers, with care plans not being updated. Personal care was sometimes missed, and medication errors occurred.
The CQC also noted environmental and maintenance hazards, including damaged flooring and broken equipment, which posed further risks. The home's ratings for safe, effective, and responsive care were all assessed as inadequate, while well-led services also received an inadequate rating. The caring aspect fell to requires improvement.
