Liverpool care home remains in special measures

A care home where some residents were deemed to be at risk of dehydration and malnutrition remains in special measures after a follow-up visit by inspectors.

Millvina House in Liverpool was rated inadequate after an inspection by the Care Quality Commission last year.

During their latest visit, inspectors found some incorrect medicine doses were administered, but improvements in diabetes management.

Around 42 people with dementia were living at the home during the follow-up inspection, during which inspectors found five residents had either missed or been given incorrect medicines, while others did not receive them because they were out of stock.

A further seven residents were given paracetamol without staff “leaving a four-hour gap, which is not safe” the report said.

Inspectors were also concerned about residents receiving one-to-one care who had suffered previous injuries when left alone for periods of time, which led to safeguarding referrals.

A representative for the care home said “We have been responsive to the feedback and have a comprehensive action plan in place to improve our service.”

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