93 survey responses were received: percentages relate to the actual number of answers received for each question
| | Yes:% | No: % |
| Do you think star ratings are a good idea? | 70 | 30 |
| Will star ratings? | | |
| Boost standards? | 60 | 40 |
| Be awarded fairly and consistently? | 34 | 66 |
| Help individuals decide which home to choose? | 70 | 30 |
| Be easily understood? | 67 | 33 |
| Make providers chase ratings? | 83 | 17 |
| Lead to higher costs? | 80 | 20 |
| Influence how councils and others commission services? | 81 | 19 |
| Lack credibility? | 55 | 45 |
| Fail to give the full picture? | 70 | 30 |
| Lead to the closure of (particularly small) care homes? | 52 | 48 |
| Is CSCI the right organisation to award star ratings? | 56 | 44 |
| Do you agree with the new “lighter touch” inspection regime? | 73 | 27 |