A care home in Surbiton which was accused by care inspectors two years ago of a case of "institutional neglect" has announced plans to close.
Scope is considering shutting its premises in Lingfield Avenue, saying the property is "old-fashioned” and does not meet the modern needs of disabled people. The home had a charge of "institutional neglect" upheld in June 2011 and was told to make improvements but passed all five of the key care standards when it was most recently inspected in January of ths year.
The charity is planning a consultation with the 10 residents who live there, their families and staff before making a final decision. The process is expected to take three years.
The home in Lingfield Avenue is among 11 Scope care homes being considered for closure in the UK. A spokesman said there was no financial incentive behind the plans, and that the closure programme was in fact costing the charity money.
During the visit an inspector found a “potential abusive practice” although no more detail was given. The home for 14 adults with learning disabilities failed four out of the five standards: medication was not always given on time, an upstairs window was not fitted with a safety device and cultural and religious needs were not met. But the home passed all five of the key care standards when it was reinspected in January 2013.
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