Here, we reveal the 17 care homes in Northampton given low inspection ratings by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Just one home received the lowest score of ‘Inadequate’, while 16 others received the second-lowest rating of ‘Requires Improvement’.
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13. Boughton Green Road - Requires Improvement
Boughton Green Road is rated "Requires Improvement" by the CQC. The report stated: "Care plans did not always contain up to date, factual information. Staff did not always have the time to read care plans and risk assessments." Photo: NA
14. Kingsthorpe Grange - Requires Improvement
Kingsthorpe Grange was rated "Requires Improvement" by the CQC. The report stated: "Relatives told us people's clothing and personal items often went missing. During the inspection we saw unlabelled clothing and underwear in the laundry room and within people's individual wardrobes." Photo: NA
15. Boughton Lodge care home - Requires Improvement
Boughton Lodge care home is rated "Requires Improvement" by the CQC. The report stated: "The provider and registered manager failed to have sufficient oversight of the health and safety of the service. They failed to have systems to monitor and maintain the fire and water safety, gas, electric, equipment and health and safety checks." Photo: NA
16. Obelisk House - Requires Improvement
Obelisk House was rated "Requires Improvement" by the CQC. The report stated: "People and their relatives told us that there were limited activities. Staff told us they wished they had more time to spend with people doing activities or one-to-one interaction." Photo: NA