Failing care homes not reinspected within a year
Summary
A BBC investigation found that many care homes in England rated as needing improvement or inadequate are not reinspected for over a year. Over three-quarters of the homes rated as "requires improvement," and one in five rated as "inadequate," have not been reinspected within this timeframe. This delay means families often are unsure if care quality has improved.Key Facts
- Over 2,100 care homes in England were rated as "requires improvement" as of October this year.
- More than three-quarters of these have not been reinspected within a year.
- 20% of 123 homes rated "inadequate" have also not been reinspected in a year.
- The CQC changed its inspection framework in 2021, removing the previous fixed timeframes.
- Inspections are now done based on a "risk basis," focusing on the riskiest homes first.
- A family in Cornwall called for annual inspections after the death of their 24-year-old son in a care home.
- The home where he lived was not inspected within the recommended period after being rated "good" in 2018.
- The CQC stated it has been regularly monitoring services through received information.
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