CQC CQC inspection Checklist — Free & Interactive
Interactive Care Quality Commission CQC inspection checklist with items across the 5 Key Questions. Check off items as your facility meets them — progress auto-saved in your browser, no sign-up.
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How often does CQC inspect care homes?
CQC inspection frequency is risk-based — typically every 1-2 years for Good services, sooner for Requires Improvement or Inadequate. New registrations inspect within 6-12 months.
What are the 5 CQC Key Questions?
Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. Each question has sub-questions (KLOEs) that CQC inspectors use during inspection.
Is this CQC checklist official?
No — this is an independent readiness self-check. For official CQC guidance see cqc.org.uk. This tool helps your internal governance prep.
What is CQC Regulation 17?
Good governance — requires providers to have systems for quality assurance, record-keeping and risk management. Most common reason homes are rated Requires Improvement.
Does this checklist cover Single Assessment Framework?
Partially. This tool follows the 5 KQs structure that underpins the SAF and its 34 quality statements. For quality-statement-level detail see our framework hub.