CQC Rating & Regulations
Kings Lodge is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and rated "Good" for providing safe, professional care for adults with complex neurological needs.
What is the Care Quality Commission?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
They inspect care services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety.
All care homes and nursing homes must be registered with CQC and undergo regular inspections.
Our Current Rating: "Good"
Kings Lodge is rated "Good" by the CQC.
This means we consistently meet the fundamental standards and provide good quality care.
CQC inspects five key areas:
- Safe: Are people protected from abuse and harm?
- Effective: Do people get the right care that meets their needs?
- Caring: Are staff kind, compassionate and respectful?
- Responsive: Are services organised around people's needs?
- Well-led: Is the service well-managed and improving?
Why This Matters for Families
When you're looking for complex neurological care, a "Good" CQC rating gives you confidence that:
- Your loved one will be safe and well-cared for
- Staff are properly trained and supervised
- The service is regularly monitored and improved
- There are proper safeguarding procedures in place
- Care is delivered with dignity and respect
"A Good rating means you can trust that Kings Lodge meets professional standards for complex neurological care."
What Makes Kings Lodge Different
Beyond meeting CQC standards, we provide:
Clinical Excellence
- 24/7 experienced nursing
- Specialist neurological expertise
- High-dependency care capabilities
- Multidisciplinary therapy team
Homelike Environment
- Calm, non-institutional setting
- Familiar, consistent staff
- Personalised care plans
- Family involvement welcomed
Ongoing Compliance
We don't just meet standards - we continuously work to exceed them:
- Regular internal audits and quality checks
- Ongoing staff training and development
- Family feedback and satisfaction surveys
- Clinical governance and risk management
- Preparation for future CQC inspections
Our goal is to achieve "Outstanding" in our next inspection.
Request a Confidential Consultation
Discuss our CQC rating and quality standards with our senior clinical team.