To keep up with Rochdale news sign up to the MyRochdale newsletter here A care home that was failing to protect its residents from potential harm or abuse has been placed in special measures.
Smithy Bridge Court, in Littleborough, provides care for up to 51 people with complex care and mental health needs, including dementia.
But it has been rated as ‘inadequate’ by health watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection of the new-build facility in Barke Street. READ MORE: Firm that provides at-home care for people with a range of health conditions failed to ensure staff were competent, watchdog says This is the lowest grading a care home can receive and if ‘significant improvements’ are not made within six months it
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