A CARE home which has been in special measures for a year has still not made enough improvement. 

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited Southfield Care Home in Great Horton on November 16 last year. 

Following the planned inspection, the watchdog said in a report: "The last rating for this service was inadequate.

"The provider completed an action plan after the last inspection to show what they would do and to improve and by when. 

"At this inspection, enough improvement had not been made and the provider was still in breach of regulations."

Inspectors said: "During our inspection visits in December 2020 and April 2021 we found people did not receive safe care. 

"At this inspection we found the provider had made some improvements, but people continued to be at risk of harm.

"There was a lack of detailed risk assessments and guidance for staff in relation to people's individual risks and support needs. 

"Some care records contained inconsistent and inaccurate information. Medicines were not managed safely. 

"People were not always protected from abuse and neglect. Government guidance on infection, prevention and control was not always followed."

While there was no evidence people had been harmed, the report said "systems were either not in place or robust enough to demonstrate safety was effectively managed".

Inspectors said there was a lack of "strong and effective leadership" and that "opportunities to learn lessons and make improvements to the home had not been taken". 

The report said: "At the last two inspections we identified multiple breaches of regulation. 

"Significant shortfalls were also found at this inspection. Systems should have been in place to ensure the provider was aware of how the service was operating and to ensure compliance with regulations."

It said lessons were not learned when things went wrong. 

However, the CQC said people lived in a comfortable and clean environment, staffing levels had increased and "people were generally supported by staff who knew them well.".

Inspectors found recruitment was managed safely and staff were "kind and caring".

In response to the report, a home spokesperson said: "We are disappointed with the outcome of the report. We recognize where we need to make improvements and we are working closely with care quality commission and Bradford Council on the continued development of our service. We are committed to full compliance.  

"On a positive note according to the CQC report there was no risk to the residents.

"Equally there were no safety concerns for the residents."