Audit and inspection

An objective, independent assessment of the performance of a service is invaluable in ensuring that every aspect of the business is performing well.

Utilising our IMPaCT® audit tool, HCMS can assess the health of the operation and direct management focus to areas that, left unattended, might lead to a decline in rating and/or performance.

Whether you employ us on a regular basis to provide a longitudinal view of performance and hence spot trends or, whether it’s a one-off to put your mind at ease, we work with you to highlight key areas for focus before these are picked up by external agencies such as the regulators or commissioners.

Related case studies

A series of audits of individual care homes to identify any “red-flag” items and to develop a risk management profile for newly appointed administrator

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For banks

Solutions for banks

  • Independent business reviews
  • Independent operational reviews
  • Management audits
  • Viability reviews
  • Financial forecasting
  • Pre-investment appraisals
  • Interim management
  • Client support

Case studies

Review of three family-owned homes on behalf of a bank

Operational and financial review of a 12 care home group in the South West

Operational audit and financial review of a care-home group consisting of 20 homes

For investors

Solutions for investors

  • Operational due diligence
  • Restructuring of facilities and management teams and procedures
  • Sale and purchase analysis of businesses and real estate
  • Reporting and accounting
  • Hands-on optimization of operations
  • HoldCo vs. PropCo + Opco structuring
  • Advisory services at acquisition and sale
  • Virtual data rooms

Case studies

Review of a large portfolio of care homes for an overseas investor 

Confidential review of a portfolio of homes 

Operational audit and financial review of a care-home group consisting of 20 homes 

For care home operators

Solutions for care home operators

  • A low cost, professional head office service
  • Accounting and administrative functions
  • Forecasting and cash-flows
  • Operational management and support
  • Help with regulatory and contracting issues
  • Assistance with safeguarding issues (SOVA/POVA)
  • Training in implementation and operation of care, quality and management systems

Case studies

Operational review and strategic reporting for a UK Charity 

Risk review of 157 homes on behalf of a major national operator

Operational support to home owners with serious regulatory issues 

Solutions for banks

  • Independent business reviews
  • Independent operational reviews
  • Management audits
  • Viability reviews
  • Financial forecasting
  • Pre-investment appraisals
  • Interim management
  • Client support

Case studies

Review of three family-owned homes on behalf of a bank

Operational and financial review of a 12 care home group in the South West

Operational audit and financial review of a care-home group consisting of 20 homes

Solutions for investors

  • Operational due diligence
  • Restructuring of facilities and management teams and procedures
  • Sale and purchase analysis of businesses and real estate
  • Reporting and accounting
  • Hands-on optimization of operations
  • HoldCo vs. PropCo + Opco structuring
  • Advisory services at acquisition and sale
  • Virtual data rooms

Case studies

Review of a large portfolio of care homes for an overseas investor 

Confidential review of a portfolio of homes 

Operational audit and financial review of a care-home group consisting of 20 homes 

Solutions for care home operators

  • A low cost, professional head office service
  • Accounting and administrative functions
  • Forecasting and cash-flows
  • Operational management and support
  • Help with regulatory and contracting issues
  • Assistance with safeguarding issues (SOVA/POVA)
  • Training in implementation and operation of care, quality and management systems

Case studies

Operational review and strategic reporting for a UK Charity 

Risk review of 157 homes on behalf of a major national operator

Operational support to home owners with serious regulatory issues