A BLACKBURN care home has been taken out of ‘special measures’ but still ‘requires improvement' after an inspection.

Care Quality Commission officials visited Linden House Care Home on Delph Lane and Shadsworth Road this month after an inspection in December found it was failing in several categories.

However, inspectors found improvements in the follow-up visit.

The inspectors' report said: “People who lived in the home and their family members were very happy with the care provided in Linden House.

“People told us they felt safe and there were sufficient staff to meet their needs.

“Risk assessment and management processes had improved.

“Care records included detailed information about people’s needs, risks and preferences.

“Infection control practices were generally robust.

“All care staff wore personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with government guidance for the pandemic.”

Inspectors also found management of the home had improved. The report said: “The management team had worked hard to address the shortfalls found at the last inspection.

“The registered manager carried out regular checks, observations and discussions with people to ensure they were being provided with high quality care.

“We received positive feedback about the way the home was run from people living there and their relatives.”

Nimesh Khistria, partner at the home, said: “It was so disappointing when we got an inadequate rating. We have been working so hard to get it right we are wanting to continue to improve our rating and it just depends on when they can make a return visit.

“We have had two good ratings in the two categories they judged us and now want to make sure the other ones are good.”