Bosses at a Leeds care home said they have “reassured residents and their families” after the bacteria legionella was found in water samples.
The bacteria – which when inhaled is the most common cause of Legionnaires’ disease – was recently found in samples taken at Donisthorpe Hall on Shadwell Lane but managers say there is no risk to residents.
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia usually caused by breathing in mist from water that contains legionella.
Donisthorpe Hall is a nursing home that is currently classed as requiring improvement, following an August 2018 inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) health watchdog.
Managers say they have reassured residents and their families that there is no risk to residents or visitors following a health and safety check on its water system.
Sue Cawthray, a trustee for the home, said: “During these checks, the bacteria legionella was found in some of the water samples.