DOZENS of Doncaster care homes and other services have been rated by the social care watchdog in a directory available online.
New quality ratings, ranging from zero to three stars, are now accessible via the services directory on the Commission for Social Care Inspection's website.
Out of 88 local care homes listed, a total of 12 received top or 'excellent' rating and f
our were not awarded any stars after being rated as 'poor' by inspectors. The remainder were either judged to be 'good', 'adequate' or have yet to be rated.
Two home care providers achieved the maximum score, eight were judged 'good', one 'adequate' and six had yet to be rated. Two nursing agencies received 'excellent' and 'good' ratings.
The commission stresses that it expects local councils to check providers' quality ratings before purchasing care on behalf of the people they serve.
It expects over 90 per cent of all services to have a rating on its website within the next six months
Chairman Dame Denise Platt, speaking about the national picture, said: "There is good news for the public and local councils who purchase care services. Around 70 per cent of all registered providers have achieved an excellent three star or good two star rating.
"These quality ratings reward the best providers with the recognition they deserve. They are also an incentive for the poorest to improve, or risk losing business in a competitive marketplace."
Chief Inspector Paul Snell added: "The quality ratings, together with our more detailed inspection reports will give current and prospective users of care services and their families every opportunity to check up on the quality of care provided."
To see the list and reports
click here to log on to www.csci.org.uk.
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