Lofthouse care home to remain in special measures.

The Care Quality Commission found further deterioration at the Lofthouse home and has kept it in special measures. The regulator has begun formal regulatory action and will continue to monitor the provider's progress.

Inspectors found further decline in care at a Lofthouse care home and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has kept the service under special measures. The CQC said leadership and risk management had not improved since the last inspection. The provider named in the report is Advinia Care Homes Ltd and the regulator has started formal action. Key points: - The CQC reported a further deterioration in the quality of care and downgraded the home's effectiveness rating from good to requiring improvement. - Inspectors said leadership and risk management were poor and that basic care needs were not being met, which the CQC described as resulting in unsafe care. - The home remains in special measures, the CQC has begun regulatory action (which the provider may appeal), and the regulator said it will return to check on progress. Summary: The CQC's decision keeps the home under structured oversight and signals continued regulatory scrutiny. The regulator has started formal action and will monitor progress, with the provider having the right to appeal; the timing of further steps is undetermined at this time.