A Huddersfield care home has been given six months to improve or face being shut down after being described as “unhomely, unclean, and in a state of disrepair”.

An inspection of Hill Care’s Aden House in April found “dishevelled” residents with one person having greasy hair with dandruff and very long, dirty fingernails.

Relatives told inspectors they had observed people not having their personal care needs met with residents not having their teeth brushed, fingernails cuts and not receiving appropriate support with their personal hygiene.

Sheila Grant, CQC deputy director of operations in the north, said: “When we inspected Aden House Care Home, it was really concerning to see such a poor level of care being provided to people.

“Aden House is somewhere that people using this service call home and leaders weren’t ensuring it was a safe and clean place to live, or somewhere where people’s basic hygiene and wellbeing needs were being met.

“We found dirt and debris on communal floors, broken furniture in bathrooms and unclean bedding in people’s rooms which could place them at risk of harm or infection.

“In addition, people weren’t always spoken to in a kind or caring manner and their dignity wasn’t always respected.”

A spokesperson for Aden House Care Home said: “We are deeply upset with the findings in our latest CQC inspection report and took immediate action to address the issues raised by inspectors at the time of their visit in April.

“Since then, we have been working closely with the local authority and the CQC on an action plan of ongoing improvements to ensure the high standards of care our residents, their loved ones, and we would normally expect.

“Since the inspection, a new home manager and regional manager have been appointed and are continuing with the improvements at the care home.

“Our highest priority is providing a safe, comfortable, and caring environment for those who reside with us and we look forward to our next inspection reflecting the changes that have been made.”