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Shalom Nursing Home in Irvine faces closure unless significant improvements are made by November
Overview
Shalom Nursing Home in Irvine has been issued an improvement notice by the Care Inspectorate due to serious concerns regarding the quality of care, leadership, and wellbeing support. The facility, which accommodates up to 46 residents, risks having its registration cancelled unless required standards for infection control, health monitoring, and management are met by deadlines in November.
Key points
- Shalom Nursing Home in Irvine has received an improvement notice from the Care Inspectorate following an August report rating several areas as weak.
- The care home could face closure and cancellation of its registration unless significant improvements are made by the end of November.
- By 10 November, the home must ensure infection control, cleanliness, and proper reporting of notifiable events to authorities.
- By 24 November, improvements are required in health, safety, and wellbeing practices, medication management, nutrition and hydration support, and leadership oversight.