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Wakefield Care Home Placed Under Special Measures
22 Apr
Summary
- Regulator downgraded Brantwood Hall's rating from good to inadequate.
- Inspectors found understaffing and equipment shortages causing risk.
- One resident reportedly experienced 30 falls in a single year.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has placed Brantwood Hall Care Centre in Wakefield into special measures following an inspection in February that revealed serious safety concerns. The regulator downgraded the home's rating from 'good' to 'inadequate,' citing findings that placed residents at unnecessary risk.
Inspectors observed critical issues such as understaffing and shortages of essential equipment, hindering the ability to safely support residents. A particularly alarming detail from the report highlighted that one individual suffered 30 falls within a year, with leaders failing to effectively monitor and prevent further incidents.
Roseberry Care Centres Wakefield Limited, which operates Brantwood Hall, acknowledged the CQC's feedback and stated that actions have been taken since the inspection. These include comprehensive reviews of admission processes and medicine management systems, with assurances that residents are closely monitored and cooperation with healthcare partners is maintained.
