Relatives of a resident at a Fife care home have leapt to defence of staff after a recent inspection report highlighted an apparent drop in standards.
The Courier revealed on Wednesday that a number of staff have been suspended at Alan McLure House in Glenrothes after the Care Commission described the quality of care and management as “weak” following an unannounced inspection in early November.
Various problems were flagged up and the Care Commission has confirmed it has told Fife Council to “immediately address” the concerns raised, with significant improvements expected at the next inspection.
However Douglas and Phyllis Hutt contacted us to say they have been disgusted by the reports and treatment of staff and seniors at the home, and praised the staff there for the work they carry out on a day-to-day basis.
Mrs Hutt said, “My mother has lived at Alan McLure House happily for the last three years, and I visit every day of every week and have nothing but respect and praise for the way all the dedicated care staff and seniors look after my mother.
“I personally have looked after my mother for 18 years and know how much work it takes to look after just one person.”
The commission said it has met senior council managers, who have provided a detailed plan about how they are addressing the issues raised.
Meanwhile, former Fife councillor Joyce Smith said she was also disappointed to see the report, as her aunt had lived in the home for a number of years.
She said, “She had superb levels of care and when I was a councillor we made visits to all the homes and Alan McLure House is one of the best.”