A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents at St Andrew’s Care Home in Hawick.
“We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for residents, their families and staff at the service.
“However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of residents.
“Because of our concerns we have issued an Improvement Notice.
"This sets out the significant improvements that must be made within a specified timeframe.
“We are in contact with and monitoring the service to follow up on the required improvements.”
A report of the most recent inspection will be published in due course.
The improvement notice can be read here.