INSPECTORS raised concerns about “high risk” fire safety issues at a care home.

Parkview Residential Home had been told of a number of concerns by the fire service in 2018 but had done nothing to improve said inspectors.

The care home in Chorley New Road had rooms without fire doors, gaps under fire doors which would allow smoke to get in, a lack of signs for fire exits and fire doors which did not close properly.

In some cases walls designed to prevent the spread of fire had holes in them said Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors.

They said: “Each recommendation had been assessed as high risk. We made a referral to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service following the inspection based on these concerns.

“Following our referral, the fire service issued an enforcement notice and confirmed remedial work needed to be completed by May 2019.”

CQC inspectors visited the home in January and published the report this month.

They rated the home as requires improvement and said its leadership was inadequate.

Inspectors were concerned the home had breached the terms of its registration with them by caring for too many residents at one time, over its 32 person limit.

Inspectors noted: “The home has a poor inspection history and although improvements were noted during some of out previous inspections, these were not always being maintained.”

In two of the assessed areas, care and responsiveness the home was rated good and inspectors were pleased to hear from residents and their families that they felt safe and well looked after.

Inspectors said: “People told us they felt well treated and were never made to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.”

A recently bereaved family member said: “We found the care to be good and was the best we could ask for. Staff were always kind and caring.

“Some of the staff are attending the funeral and arrangements are being made to have the wake at the home afterwards.”

Inspectors said they would continue to monitor Parkview and return within six months.

Parkview's manager Wendy Hough-Dickenson said in a statement that issues raised by the CQC had been "assessed, actioned and completed".

She said: "It is evident within the report the manager is proactive in her approach and has clearly made significant improvements. Furthermore, Parkview continues to provide individualised quality skilled care, to enable service users to achieve their optimum state of health and wellbeing.

"Parkview acknowledged and actioned inspection report and continue to work collaboratively with all external bodies, Care Quality Commission, Bolton Excellence Quality assurance and safeguarding team to improve in all areas."

She asked anyone with concerns to contact the home on 01204 363105.