Johal Regan provides a full consultancy service for those looking to buy a care home. We have detailed knowledge of the Acts, Regulations and Standards which apply to the care home sector.

Our expert team can guide you through each step of buying your care home, ensuring that you comply with the Acts, Regulations and Standards. As we have experience of buying, selling and running our own care homes, you can be assured that we will give you the right guidance at every stage.


Care Home Ownership – what you need to know

Below is a summary of some of the areas we can help with:


Care Home Registration

It is your legal requirement as a residential care home owner to register with the Commission for Social Care Inspection before you start operating. Professional advice will ensure that the process is completed smoothly.


Manager Registration

By law, a care home manager must also be registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection. When you are buying a care home, the existing manager may wish to stay. Alternatively, you may wish to employ another manager, or manage the home yourself. Johal Regan can provide advice on your options.


Care Provisions

It is your responsibility to ensure that residents receive the appropriate care, not just in terms of health or nursing care. Areas to consider include nutrition, cleanliness and recreation. Johal Regan have many years experience running their own care homes and offer a full consultancy service.


Staffing and Wages

When setting up a care home, you should ensure that you meet the National Minimum Standards for staffing (Standards 27 to 30). Regulations include setting out the qualifications which specific employees require, and the various procedures you should follow when recruiting.


Inspections

Care homes undergo three different types of inspections, carried out by the Commission for Social Care Inspection. Inspection reports are made available to the public. Although inspections are normally unannounced, Johal Regan can help you ensure that you meet all the necessary standards so that they will run smoothly.


The right guidance for you

Our consultancy service is tailored to your individual needs. Contact Johal Regan on 020 8532 2222 to find out more.


We have produced a free Care Home Buying Guide which provides further information on the subjects above. Visit our ‘Buying a Care Home’ page to download the guide.