Failings have been discovered at an Aberdeen care home during a surprise inspection.
The Care Inspectorate has pledged to take further action if improvements are not made at Grandholm Care Home, Bridge of Don.
The home, which caters for up to 79 people – some with dementia or mental-health problems – has been graded “weak” after inspectors found residents and relatives had concerns about the consistency of regular staff.
One resident had not had his dressings on a leg ulcer changed as often as they should have been. Another occupant’s care file showed they had lost almost 10lb between July and August last year but no action had been taken.
The unannounced visit in January took place after shortcomings were discovered during an inspection in September.
But the report found improvements had been made in many areas.
Janis McFarlane, director of operations at Holmes Care Group, which runs the home, said it was continuing to work with staff to improve areas of concern.
She added: “Our residents’ wellbeing is our top priority. We have received positive feedback from the relatives of the residents at Grandholm Care Home on the progress that has already been made.”
A spokesman for the Care Inspectorate said another surprise visit would be carried out and action could be taken if evidence of improvements were not found. “Areas which must improve include care planning, nutrition and fluid monitoring, wound care and staff deployment.”