CQC Care Home Ratings UK: Find and Compare Rated Homes by Region
CQC-rated care homes across England by region. 14,780 registered homes -- 82.7% rated Good or Outstanding. Source: CQC Care Directory, June 2026.
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Published24 Jun 2026
Last reviewed24 Jun 2026
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TL;DR
This directory lists CQC-rated care homes across England by region. Of 14,780 registered care homes, 82.7% are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Ratings cover five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Source: CQC Care Directory, 1 June 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
82.7%
Good or Outstanding
14,780
Registered care homes
99.6%
Good/Outstanding for Caring
Well-led
Hardest CQC domain
How to use this directory
Each care home listed is registered with and rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. CQC inspects every registered care home against five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The overall rating reflects performance across all five.
Click any region below to expand the full list of homes for that area. Ratings shown are the most recent published CQC overall rating as of June 2026. Always verify the current rating directly on the CQC website before making any decision, as homes are re-inspected regularly and ratings change.
Care home fees in England average over £40,000 a year for residential care and over £55,000 for nursing care. Funding depends on your capital assets and income -- read the care funding UK guide before making any placement decision.
CQC Rating Guide
OutstandingExceptional care
GoodMeets standards
Requires ImprovementBelow standard
InadequateSerious concerns
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Care home fees average over £40,000 a year. The care funding rules -- what the council pays, what you pay, and when -- are complex. Read the independent KT guide before committing to any placement.
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CQC-rated care homes by region
Click any region to expand the listings. Homes are drawn from the CQC Care Directory (1 June 2026). The directory lists registered care homes that provide residential, nursing or dementia care. Homecare-only providers are excluded.
+Greater London8 homes2 Outstandingclick to expand
The threshold for local authority care funding is currently £23,250 in capital assets. Anyone above this threshold self-funds. Read the full breakdown of means testing, NHS Continuing Healthcare and deferred payment agreements.
Disclaimer: This directory is compiled from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Care Directory with Filters (1 June 2026) under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings shown are the most recent published CQC overall ratings and are subject to change following re-inspection. Kaeltripton.com takes no responsibility for the accuracy of individual listings. Always verify current ratings at cqc.org.uk before making any placement decision. This directory is not exhaustive -- it covers a representative sample of registered care homes.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CQC rating mean?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates every registered care home in England across five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Each domain receives its own rating, and an overall rating is then assigned. The four possible overall ratings are Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate. A home rated Inadequate is placed in special measures and faces urgent regulatory action.
How often does CQC inspect care homes?
CQC risk-rates all providers and inspects accordingly. Homes rated Good or Outstanding are typically inspected every two to three years unless concerns are raised. Homes rated Requires Improvement are re-inspected sooner, usually within a year. Homes rated Inadequate face immediate regulatory action and are re-inspected within six months.
What is the difference between residential and nursing care?
Residential care homes provide accommodation, meals and personal care support (help with washing, dressing, mobility). They do not provide medical or clinical nursing care. Nursing care homes have qualified nurses on site around the clock and can manage complex medical needs, wounds, catheters, PEG feeding and palliative care. Dementia care may be provided in either setting depending on the stage and needs of the individual.
How much does a care home cost in 2026?
Care home fees vary significantly by location and type of care. Average residential care fees in England are approximately £42,000 per year. Nursing care averages approximately £56,000 per year. London and the South East are significantly more expensive. Local authorities fund care for those below the capital threshold of £23,250, subject to a means test. Those above the threshold self-fund. Read the full breakdown in the care funding UK guide.
Is this directory complete?
No. This directory contains a representative sample of CQC-registered care homes from the CQC Care Directory (1 June 2026). The full CQC register contains 14,780 registered care homes in England. For the complete list, visit cqc.org.uk -- find a care home and search by postcode.
The content on Kaeltripton.com is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or regulatory advice. Kaeltripton.com is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is not a financial adviser, mortgage broker, insurance intermediary or investment firm. Nothing on this site should be construed as a personal recommendation. Rates, figures and product details are indicative only, subject to change without notice, and should always be verified directly with the relevant provider, HMRC, the FCA register, the Bank of England, Ofgem or other appropriate authority before any financial decision is made. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. If you require regulated financial advice, please consult a qualified adviser authorised by the FCA.
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Chandraketu Tripathi
Finance Editor · Kaeltripton.com
Chandraketu (CK) Tripathi, founder and lead editor of Kael Tripton. 22 years in finance and marketing across 23 markets. Writes on UK personal finance, tax, mortgages, insurance, energy, and investing. Sources: HMRC, FCA, Ofgem, BoE, ONS.
