UK Care Homes Earn Strong CQC Ratings and Positive Review Scores
Royal Windsor Care Home in Grantham was awarded a Good rating across all five CQC inspection areas in its first assessment, published on 9 July 2026. Inspectors highlighted the home’s caring culture, effective leadership, strong infection‑prevention measures and person‑centred care.
Catherine Tam Agency’s supported‑living and home‑care services in Nottingham received an Outstanding rating in their first CQC inspection under a new registration. The service supported eight residents in supported living and three in home care, and was praised for inclusive, independent support and highly positive feedback from health‑care partners.
A sector‑wide analysis of verified reviews on carehome.co.uk found that almost two‑thirds of UK care homes scored 9.0 or higher out of 10 over the past five years. Staff earned the highest ratings across all review categories, with 56,222 five‑star staff ratings recorded between May 2025 and May 2026. The analysis noted that value for money, activities and food were the lowest‑rated areas, while weekly residential‑care costs rose about 10% to an average of £1,298.
Entities: Care Quality Commission · Catherine Tam Agency · Nottingham · Royal Windsor Care Home · United Kingdom
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Value for money was the lowest‑rated category, with care‑home costs rising about 10 % to an average weekly price of £1,298. (carehome.co.uk analysis)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nearly two‑thirds of UK care homes listed on carehome.co.uk achieved an overall review score of 9.0 or higher out of 10 over the past five years. (carehome.co.uk analysis)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 44 % of UK care homes scored 9.5 or higher, and 20 % scored between 9.0 and 9.5. (carehome.co.uk analysis)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Royal Windsor Care Home received a Good rating across all five areas in its first CQC inspection on 9 July 2026. (CQC report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Staff received the highest ratings across all 12 review categories, with 56,222 five‑star staff ratings recorded between May 2025 and May 2026. (carehome.co.uk analysis)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Catherine Tam Agency’s supported‑living and home‑care services in Nottingham were rated Outstanding in their first CQC inspection under a new registration, supporting eight and three people, respect. (CQC inspection)