This is an extract from the Care Home Market Report.
To explore more analysis and insights, read the January 2026 Care Home Market Report, which examines the key trends shaping the sector.
RDK Announces Latest Care Homes Insights Data
We are pleased to present the latest market analysis from our proprietary business intelligence unit, Altius BI. The data highlights a sector defined by strong and interlinked factors: higher ratings, intensifying consolidation, and powerful demographic tailwinds.
Market Consolidation Around a High-Quality Baseline
The most significant year-on-year movement observed in compliance ratings is the reduction of ‘Requires Improvement’ and an increase in ‘Good’. This signals a tangible and measurable uplift in standards across the sector.
Specifically, the proportion of care home services rated ‘Good’ and above has strengthened to 78.2% (up from 77.2% in the 2023/24 period), representing a clear majority of providers who have successfully enhanced their compliance protocols and service delivery models. It also demonstrates the quality of care which is being delivered across the sector.
This upward shift is directly mirrored by a corresponding contraction in the ‘Requires Improvement’ segment, which fell from 18.5% to 17.5%. Conversely, the ‘Inadequate’ rating remained unchanged at 1.1%.
*This data is a result of a blended analysis of data published by CQC, SCI, WCI and Companies House, which has been developed for MI by Altius BI. Figures do not include NI.
This insight highlights the strengthening quality profile and growing resilience of the UK care home market, underpinned by rising registrations and improving regulatory outcomes.
In the next extracts of the January Care Home Market Report statistics analysis, we will explore how fundamentals are translating into structural change, including: market structure of providers by size, ownership ages, and ownership type.
For a deeper dive into market structure, consolidation activity, ownership trends and the growing role of the private sector, access the full January Care Home Living Market Report.
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