A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between regulator quality ratings and care home residents' quality of life in England.
Ann-Marie TowersSinead PalmerNick SmithGrace CollinsStephen AllanPublished in: Health and quality of life outcomes (2019)
This study found evidence that quality ratings are associated with residents' SCRQoL. As well as aiming to improve quality and ensure minimum standards, quality ratings have the potential to inform user choice and help the public compare care homes based on quality. Future research to establish the generalisability and replicability of the results is required.