STANDARDS at two city care homes have caused Nottingham City Council so much concern they have stopped sending people to them.
Suspensions are in place at Churchfield Court in Radford, and Park View Nursing Home, also in Radford, after inspectors from the Care Quality Commission raised concerns.
At Churchfield failings included:
A person had not been bathed or showered for two months in spite of records which showed "they had difficulties maintaining their continence".
Leaving a resident who could not eat unaided for 45 minutes while others ate their lunch around them
Asking a member of the public to assist with a person who "regularly hit out at staff".
At Park View inspectors found: A resident who could not walk independently was not helped to go to the toilet for more than eight hours.
A cleaning trolley containing corrosive chemicals was left in a resident's bedroom.
The news comes weeks after the Post revealed the names of three care homes in the county that were also the subject of suspensions.
Chairman of Nottingham Elders Forum, Dennis Andrews, 88, of Mapperley said: "The situation is unacceptable.
"It's all very well the council getting involved and suspending contracts now, but we have to remember that people appear to have already suffered."
A spokesman for the city council said: "In the case of significant concerns, we will suspend the contract until improvements are made.
"We provide them with support in making improvements and carry out follow-up monitoring visits.
"Park View and Churchfield Court are continuing to work to improve and we have agreed a timeline for improvement."
Both homes say they have made improvements since the initial inspections were carried out and are continuing to work with the council.
