Care Inspectorate Issues Improvement Notice to Skye Care Home
The Care Inspectorate has issued an improvement notice to Home Farm care home on Skye, citing issues with leadership, staffing, and safety. The facility, operated by NHS Highland, must address the concerns by early July or face cancellation of its registration.
The BbcThe Care Inspectorate has issued an improvement notice to Home Farm care home on the Isle of Skye, citing issues with leadership, staffing, and safety. The notice states that the problems must be addressed by early July or the home's registration will be cancelled. Home Farm is registered to care for a maximum of 35 people over the age of 65.
Least 11 people died after a Covid outbreak at the home in 2020, when it was operated by HC One. The facility is now run by NHS Highland.
Highland said it has a clear and immediate improvement plan in place, with additional leadership and clinical support on-site. Arlene Johnstone, NHS Highland's chief officer for adult social care, said the health board is taking the situation seriously and acting quickly to address the issues raised.
"We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for residents, their families and staff at the service," a spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said. " The Care Inspectorate said it is in contact with the service to follow up on the required improvements.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- 2020
Covid outbreak at Home Farm care home resulted in at least 11 deaths.
1 sourceThe Bbc - 2026-05-29
Care Inspectorate issued improvement notice citing leadership, staffing, and safety issues.
1 sourceThe Bbc
Potential Impact
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The home must implement additional leadership and clinical support to maintain registration.
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Residents and families will receive direct contact and support from NHS Highland during the improvement process.
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