A care home in Barnet, north London, has been fined £4,000 by the Care Quality Commission.
Eleanor Palmer Trust, also known as 'Cantelowes House,' is a care home that is registered to provide accommodation and personal care for up to 33 people and specialises in dementia care.
CQC records show that between 11 May 2016 and 12 June 2017, the care home, in Spring Close, Barnet, did not employ a registered manager, as it is supposed to do.
Debbie Ivanova, CQC’s Deputy Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, said: “Care homes should be well aware that they need to employ a registered manager. Eleanor Palmer Trust failed to do so for more than a year and so we have been forced to issue a fixed penalty notice.
“Good leaders have a big influence on the quality of care that people receive. A committed registered manager, who is supported by the provider, can drive improvement in a service. The presence and capability of the registered manager is key to improvement.”
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