WORCESTERSHIRE has the highest percentage of ‘inadequate’ care homes in the West Midlands, according to a new report from online training provider High Speed Training.
The report, which analysed Care Quality Commission (CQC) data for over 13,500 care homes across England, found that 1.86 per cent of care homes within the county received the lowest rating.
The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
They regulate health and social care, working with the public, systems and providers of care to protect people and to prompt and improve the quality of care given.
During an inspection, the CQC assesses a provider against five core pillars, known as the Five Key Questions. These questions ensure that every aspect of a resident’s experience and the provider’s clinical safety is evaluated.
A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said: “In line with all local authorities, the County Council receives daily updates from the CQC in relation to rating changes. We are currently aware of two care homes that are rated inadequate as of April 21 2026.
“None of the homes with this rating are run by the council. However, County Council teams work closely with care homes where the CQC has identified any issues relating to care quality to support improvements.”
There are 173 registered care homes in Worcestershire.
A third care home which previously was rated inadequate, was re-rated as good on April 2.
