Inverness care home faces closure amid 'serious' concerns about treatment of residents

A care home in Inverness is facing closure after “serious and significant” concerns were raised by inspectors.

The Care Inspectorate has submitted an application to the sheriff court to cancel the registration of Cradlehall Care Home.

An inspection of the facility on Cradlehall Court raised “serious and significant concerns” about the quality of care being experienced by residents.

The home could now be closed down with residents moved elsewhere.

Since issues were raised, staff from Highland Health and Social Care Partnership have been making daily visits to the home to assess the wellbeing of residents.

A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents at Cradlehall Care Home in Inverness.

“We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for residents, their loved ones and staff at the home.

“However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of residents.

“Because of our concerns about the safety and wellbeing of residents we have submitted an application to the sheriff court seeking cancellation of the care home’s registration.

“This could allow new care arrangements to be put in place for residents of the home.

“We are working closely with our partners including NHS Highland to ensure that residents experience appropriate care that meets their needs during this difficult time.”

A spokesperson for NHS Highland added: “We are concerned about the significant issues that have been raised regarding the quality of care experienced by the residents at Cradlehall Care Home.

“Over recent weeks, there has been coordinated daily Highland Health and Social Care Partnership presence in the care home and assessments of the health and wellbeing of all residents are being progressed.

“We are aware that the Care Inspectorate has submitted an application to the Sheriff Court seeking cancellation of Cradlehall Care Home’s registration.

“Our immediate priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.

“We are working closely with our multi-agency partners and relevant stakeholders to support the residents of Cradlehall Care Home in order to minimise risk to residents, as we consider available options to best ensure resident safety and welfare.”

Care home operator St Philips Care Group has been approached for comment.