Care home left patient lying in urine-soaked sheets

A care home has been put in special measures because of serious safeguarding concerns including one patient being left lying in urine-soaked sheets.

Scholars Mews Care Home, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, was criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for a “significant deterioration” in the standard of care.

It follows an unannounced inspection in October after concerns were raised over safeguarding and staffing levels.

Avery Healthcare, which runs the home, said it had taken immediate action to address the findings.