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What is a mock inspection

A mock inspection is a comprehensive review of your care provision, designed to mirror the process of a real CQC inspection. It identifies gaps, risks, and improvement areas before the regulator arrives, giving you time to correct issues and prepare effectively.

Why book a mock inspection?

Predict your likely CQC rating

(Outstanding/Good/RI/Inadequate) with confidence-rated estimates

See prediction confidence level

based on assessment thoroughness and data quality

Identify priority gaps

by potential impact on rating outcome

Track improvement

between assessments and see progress

Expert interpretation

of findings and predictive insights

Reduce the risk of non-compliance or enforcement action

Gain clarity on what the CQC will look for during inspection

Get a prioritised, actionable improvement plan

Reassure your team and build confidence

Stay one step ahead of regulatory changes

Our predictions are professional estimates based on assessment responses, our methodology, and publicly available CQC data. They are not official CQC inspections or guarantees of inspection outcomes, and actual results may vary. Orobo Healthcare is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the Care Quality Commission. See our Terms of Service for full details.

What we assess during your inspection

Feedback and experience

  • Conversations with residents, family and friends
  • Review of complaints and compliments
  • Feedback from healthcare professionals
  • Observations of staff interactions and resident engagement
  • Evaluation of community engagement and outreach
  • Discussions with staff regarding care delivery and culture

Spot checks

  • Premises walkthrough
  • Infection prevention and control (IPC)
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Food hygiene and kitchen practices
  • Observations of care delivery and practices
  • Environmental suitability and adaptations to meet individual needs
  • Availability of call bells, sensor mats, and other safety equipment, including staff responsiveness

Records

  • Care plans and risk assessments
  • Medication administration records
  • Staff supervision and appraisals
  • Safe recruitment and pre-employment checks
  • Staff training and competency records
  • Accident and incident reports with trend analysis
  • Duty of candour documentation
  • Policies and procedures

Quality assurance

  • Systems in place to monitor and improve the service quality
  • Management oversight and governance arrangements
  • Defined leadership roles and responsibilities
  • Collaboration with regulators and professional partners
  • Reviewing the learning and improvement culture and how systems and processes support ongoing development

Our mock inspections follow the same process the CQC uses. By the time the real inspector arrives, there should be no surprises.

Reece Scott

Reece Scott

Co-founder | Lead Compliance Consultant

Real results

Emergency support

Residential care home in Wolverhampton

RI (Inadequate in Safe)Good

The challenge

Rated RI with Inadequate in Safe. Serious concerns around medicines management, risk assessments, and safeguarding. Risk of further enforcement action.

The outcome

Good rating across all domains within four months. Medicines, risk assessments, and safeguarding all overhauled.

We were in a really difficult position and they helped us turn it around quickly. The Safe domain went from Inadequate to Good in four months.

Registered Manager, Wolverhampton

Frequently asked questions

A mock inspection is comprehensive and simulates the full CQC process. A service health check is faster and more focused on specific areas.

If you have not registered yet, start with our new provider support to build your foundations first. A mock inspection is best once you are up and running.

We can update them through our policy support service to ensure they are inspection-ready.

On-site audits typically take 1-2 days depending on the size of your service.

Yes. We operate under strict confidentiality and are fully insured.

Yes. We offer combined packages and ongoing compliance support plans.

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Our predictions are professional estimates based on assessment responses, our methodology, and publicly available CQC data. They are not official CQC inspections or guarantees of inspection outcomes, and actual results may vary. Orobo Healthcare is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the Care Quality Commission. See our Terms of Service for full details.

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Our predictions are professional estimates based on assessment responses, our methodology, and publicly available CQC data. They are not official CQC inspections or guarantees of inspection outcomes, and actual results may vary. Orobo Healthcare is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the Care Quality Commission. See our Terms of Service for full details.

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