A care home where residents were put ‘at risk of abuse’ has been taken out of special measures but told it must still make further improvements.
Smithy Bridge Court, in Littleborough, was deemed ‘inadequate’ following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in July last year - the lowest possible rating.
The watchdog found no evidence that anyone had been hurt at the Barke Street home, which provides care for up to 51 people with complex care and mental health needs, including dementia.
But officials said it lacked ‘robust’ systems and effective management - meaning people were not safe and were at ‘risk of avoidable harm’.
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