CQC Mental health services Ratings by Region
Real Care Quality Commission ratings for 239 rated mental health services in England, 1 June 2026, across 9 regions β plus the Gera Provider Quality Score.
How many mental health services in England are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC?
As of 1 June 2026, 79.1% of the 239 CQC-rated mental health services in England are rated Good or Outstanding β 5.0% Outstanding, 74.1% Good, 20.5% Requires improvement and 0.4% Inadequate, per CQC open data. Gera re-dates this monthly.
| Rating | Services | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 12 | 5.0% |
| Good | 177 | 74.1% |
| Requires improvement | 49 | 20.5% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 0.4% |
| Total rated | 239 | 100% |
Mental health services ratings by region β best first
| Region | Rated | Good or Outstanding | Gera Provider Quality Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East | 8 | 87.5% | 70.8 / 100 |
| London | 33 | 87.9% | 64.6 / 100 |
| South West | 13 | 92.3% | 64.1 / 100 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 26 | 84.6% | 62.8 / 100 |
| West Midlands | 30 | 76.7% | 62.2 / 100 |
| East of England | 25 | 76.0% | 60 / 100 |
| South East | 30 | 76.7% | 60 / 100 |
| East Midlands | 31 | 74.2% | 58.1 / 100 |
| North West | 43 | 72.1% | 58.1 / 100 |
Featured mental health services with detailed pages
Selected high-profile mental health services with their official CQC rating and a link to the full inspection report.
- Castle Lodge Independent HospitalOutstanding
- The Billingham Grange Independent HospitalOutstanding
- Newmarket HouseOutstanding
- Priory Hospital SolihullOutstanding
- Priory Hospital NewburyOutstanding
- Cygnet CedarsOutstanding
- Cygnet ElmsOutstanding
- Cygnet Sherwood LodgeOutstanding
- OrriOutstanding
- Fielder LodgeOutstanding
- The SokeOutstanding
- Walkergate ParkOutstanding
Check mental health services 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 mental health services in England are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC?
- As of 1 June 2026, 79.1% of the 239 CQC-rated mental health services in England are rated Good or Outstanding (12 Outstanding, 177 Good, 49 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate). The Gera Provider Quality Score for mental health services is 61.2 out of 100. Source: CQC Care directory with ratings.
- Which English region has the best-rated mental health services?
- On the Gera Provider Quality Score, North East has the best-rated mental health services (70.8/100, 87.5% Good or Outstanding across 8 rated services), while East Midlands is lowest (58.1/100). All figures are CQCβs own ratings, aggregated by Gera.
- Is a CQC rating a guarantee that a mental health service is right for me?
- No. A CQC rating tells you how the regulator judged a mental health service 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 mental health service?
A GeraClinic care navigator can help you interpret CQC ratings, compare options, and plan your next steps β with a UK-registered clinician available online.
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).