Notices of Decision for Care Homes Change of Ownership 2023-06-06
2023-06-06
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Q1
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Concerns about notices of decision for care homes lapsing upon change of ownership, affecting the quality standards review process.
Whether he is taking steps to ensure that notices of decision for care homes do not lapse upon a change of ownership unless standards improve. Previous notices cannot legally be passed to new providers but should inform CQC's approach and assessment timing.
When a care home is taken over, the Care Quality Commission assesses and re-rates it under its new ownership. Previous notices of decision cannot legally be passed to a new provider but do inform CQC's approach to an assessment and how soon it takes place.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific steps taken or planned to prevent lapses in notices of decision upon change of ownership unless standards improve.
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Q2
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Constituents lost parents after placement in Melbourne House care home, which was later deemed “inadequate” by CQC. Due to the lapse of notice on transfer back to original owner's family, Earlsdon Lodge operates with no improvement.
Will the Minister meet my constituents and me to explain exactly why that was allowed to happen, and what is being done to prevent it from happening to other families? My constituents lost parents in Melbourne House care home which CQC later deemed inadequate. The notice of decision lapsed on transfer back to original owner's family.
I shall be happy to meet the hon. Member to look into that case, because I feel strongly about the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to good, if not outstanding, care in care homes.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not commit to specific actions or review mechanisms beyond a willingness to meet and discuss the issue.
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