CQC Care homes Ratings by Region
Real Care Quality Commission ratings for 13,628 rated care homes in England, 1 June 2026, across 9 regions β plus the Gera Provider Quality Score.
How many care homes in England are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC?
As of 1 June 2026, 82.7% of the 13,628 CQC-rated care homes in England are rated Good or Outstanding β 4.5% Outstanding, 78.3% Good, 16.4% Requires improvement and 0.9% Inadequate, per CQC open data. Gera re-dates this monthly.
| Rating | Services | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 610 | 4.5% |
| Good | 10,664 | 78.3% |
| Requires improvement | 2,233 | 16.4% |
| Inadequate | 121 | 0.9% |
| Total rated | 13,628 | 100% |
Care homes ratings by region β best first
| Region | Rated | Good or Outstanding | Gera Provider Quality Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East | 696 | 91.4% | 65.6 / 100 |
| South West | 1,755 | 89.2% | 64.8 / 100 |
| London | 1,192 | 89.7% | 64 / 100 |
| East Midlands | 1,336 | 80.2% | 62 / 100 |
| South East | 2,589 | 82.2% | 61.9 / 100 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 1,343 | 80.9% | 61.5 / 100 |
| East of England | 1,473 | 79.2% | 61 / 100 |
| North West | 1,724 | 80.0% | 60.7 / 100 |
| West Midlands | 1,520 | 77.1% | 59.7 / 100 |
Featured care homes with detailed pages
Selected high-profile care homes with their official CQC rating and a link to the full inspection report.
- Cascade (Hurst House)Outstanding
- WoodwaysOutstanding
- Conifer LodgeOutstanding
- Maple CottageOutstanding
- Bethany Care ServiceOutstanding
- Ranworth HouseOutstanding
- Tottle Brook HouseOutstanding
- Harbour Rise Rest HomeOutstanding
- Eagle House Residential Care HomeOutstanding
- Coombe House Residential HomeOutstanding
- Beech HallOutstanding
- Church ViewOutstanding
Check care homes ratings in your region
See the real CQC rating breakdown, the Gera Provider Quality Score, and Outstanding-rated examples.
Choose a service type and an English region to see its real CQC rating breakdown, its Gera Provider Quality Score, how it compares to England, and Outstanding-rated examples.
Frequently asked questions
- How many care homes in England are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC?
- As of 1 June 2026, 82.7% of the 13,628 CQC-rated care homes in England are rated Good or Outstanding (610 Outstanding, 10,664 Good, 2,233 Requires improvement, 121 Inadequate). The Gera Provider Quality Score for care homes is 62.1 out of 100. Source: CQC Care directory with ratings.
- Which English region has the best-rated care homes?
- On the Gera Provider Quality Score, North East has the best-rated care homes (65.6/100, 91.4% Good or Outstanding across 696 rated services), while West Midlands is lowest (59.7/100). All figures are CQCβs own ratings, aggregated by Gera.
- Is a CQC rating a guarantee that a care home is right for me?
- No. A CQC rating tells you how the regulator judged a care home at its last inspection across safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. It is a strong, independent signal but not a personalised recommendation: ratings can be months old, and the right choice also depends on your specific needs, location and availability. Always check the latest individual report on the CQC website before deciding.
Choosing a care home?
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Contains public sector information published by Care Quality Commission and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Care Quality Commission β Care directory with ratings (Latest ratings) (1 June 2026, published 1 June 2026).