Research

Original data analysis and insights from the CareHomeGuide team, using CQC inspection data to understand what really matters in care home quality.

May 2026

England's care homes are in better shape than you think

An analysis of 14,780 CQC-rated care homes reveals the patterns separating Outstanding from Inadequate. 98% of failing homes share two critical weaknesses — and they have nothing to do with funding.

14,780

Care homes analysed

100

Inspection reports reviewed

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