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RDB star rating

We believe that all those people who need to live in a residential care home have the right to expect the same excellent quality of care which we would all like for ourselves if we were forced to make that same choice.

RDB Star Rating (Residential & Domiciliary Care Benchmarking) was established in 1997 to promote and facilitate the delivery of excellent care and to encourage and recognise quality providers. It is now the market leader in the independent assessment of care quality.

The RDB Star Rating system was developed in partnership with local authorities and the independent sector to:

  • Enhance transparency to purchasers of care
  • Drive up standards
  • Assist local authorities in their role as Commissioners of Care
  • Give quality homes the opportunity to receive enhanced fees from local authorities

In addition, it has proved to be a powerful management tool in the development of outstanding care businesses. Where authorities are keen to actively encourage the delivery of quality care, RDB plays a leading role in establishing these partnerships.