Our survey said

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

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