Multiple care homes given positive ratings in Harrow

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter
Published 2nd Nov 2023, 12:14 BST
File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.
File photo dated 18/05/17 of an elderly man holding a walking stick, as three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research. Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month. Issue date: Thursday June 15, 2023.
Multiple care homes judged to be up-to-scratch in Harrow.

Multiple care homes judged to be up-to-scratch in Harrow.

The Care Quality Commission gives ratings to care providers and other organisations across England. It rates how well the service is performing against various criteria – with overall rankings ranging from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate'.

Information from the CQC reveals three services in Harrow have received ratings from the start of October.

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Norwood - 60 Carlton Avenue was awarded an 'outstanding' rating after an inspection on September 1. The rating was published on October 13.

On October 21, Stanmore House was judged to be 'good'. The care home had last been inspected on September 27.

Lastly, High Worple was given the same rating on October 24, with the care home's most recent inspection on September 19.

A service will be judged 'outstanding' if it performs exceptionally well against the CQC's standards – but a 'good' score also means it is meeting expectations.

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On the other hand, a 'requires improvement' rating means the organisation is not up to scratch. A rating of 'inadequate' – the lowest possible score – will normally result in it being placed in special measures, and further checks being carried out.