Restructuring care services. Identifying and addressing failing care: A guide for care home professionals (5 February 2025)

Summary

This report is one in a series examining the underlying causes of care home failures, and aims to present proactive strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. This report explores how clinical and financial key performance indicators (KPIs) can serve as critical early warning signs, helping providers identify emerging risks before they escalate. It argues that by closely monitoring trends such as infection rates, occupancy levels, and financial performance, care home leaders can intervene swiftly to prevent small challenges from becoming systemic failures.