04/06/2025
Case Study
Small Care Home Group
Mock CQC Inspection: How to Prepare Your Care Service for Success
Every care provider knows that a CQC inspection can make or break their reputation. But did you know a Mock CQC Inspection can dramatically improve your chances of success?
In this article, we break down exactly what a mock inspection is, how it works, and why so many care providers across the UK are using Kata Care Solutions to get ahead.
🧠 What Is a Mock CQC Inspection?
A Mock CQC Inspection is a realistic, independent review of your service — designed to mirror the process of a real CQC inspection.
Our team of experienced care consultants assesses how well your service meets the five key CQC questions:
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Is your service Safe?
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Is it Effective?
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Is it Caring?
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Is it Responsive?
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Is it Well-led?
We follow the latest CQC assessment framework to ensure accuracy, relevance, and compliance.
🧰 What’s Included in a Mock CQC Inspection?
At Kata Care Solutions, a standard Mock CQC Inspection includes:
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A 2-day site visit from a senior care consultant
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Interviews with care staff, leaders, and (where possible) people who use the service
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A full audit of governance, training, and care delivery documents
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Observations of care routines and culture
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A full feedback report with a score for each domain
The report includes:
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Comprehensive evidence-based findings against all quality statements
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Ratings aligned with CQC scoring
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Action plans and recommendations
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Quick wins + longer-term improvements
🧩 Why Is a Mock CQC Inspection Important?
A Mock CQC Inspection can:
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Highlight areas of non-compliance before a real inspection
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Help boost your rating (especially from RI to Good or Good to Outstanding)
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Build team confidence and improve leadership oversight
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Help prepare new Registered Managers or services
💡 Many of our clients say a mock inspection was the turning point in how they viewed quality assurance and compliance.
🔗 More Than a Checklist: Tailored Support for Your Service
We tailor every Mock CQC Inspection to the size, complexity, and needs of your service. Whether you run a residential care home, a supported living service, or domiciliary care, we offer practical support that makes a difference.
👉 We also support:
📞 Book Your Mock CQC Inspection Today
Ready to take the pressure out of CQC prep?
Contact us to arrange your Mock CQC Inspection and get expert insight to improve your care service with confidence.