Affordable Care Plan Auditing & Writing Packages
At CarePlan Assurance, we believe every care home deserves access to expert care plan support—regardless of size or budget. Our transparent, flexible pricing ensures you get exceptional quality without breaking the bank.
All prices include: Expert 15+ years experience | CQC-aligned methodology | Detailed reports | Follow-up support | GDPR-compliant handling | No hidden fees
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Care Plan Service Packages
Our most popular options - comprehensive care plan support tailored to your home size
Starter Package - £350
Perfect for small care homes (under 20 beds)
What's included:
- Focused care plan audit (sample of 5-10 care plans)
- 2 care plan rewrites or improvements
- 1 staff training session (2 hours, up to 10 staff)
- Written audit report with prioritized action plan
- 30-day email and phone support
Who benefits: Small homes needing targeted improvements, preparing for CQC inspection, or addressing specific care plan concerns on a budget.
Typical time: Half-day onsite visit | Report delivered within 3-5 working days
Complete Package - £650
Perfect for medium care homes (20-50 beds)
What's included:
- Full care plan audit (all residents or representative sample)
- 4 care plan rewrites or improvements
- 2 staff training sessions (4 hours total, up to 15 staff)
- Custom care plan template for your home
- Detailed audit report with compliance scoring
- 60-day follow-up support with one monitoring visit or remote check-in
Who benefits: Homes needing comprehensive care plan overhaul, staff development on documentation, or preparing for CQC inspection with confidence.
Typical time: Full-day onsite visit | Report delivered within 3-5 working days
Premium Package - £1,200
Perfect for large or specialist care homes (50+ beds)
What's included:
- Comprehensive care plan audit (all residents)
- 8 care plan rewrites or improvements
- 3 staff training sessions (6 hours total, unlimited staff)
- Specialist care plan templates (dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, or challenging behaviour)
- Quarterly monitoring visits for 6 months (3 visits total)
- Priority email and phone support
- Optional add-on: Comprehensive CQC compliance audit for +£400
Who benefits: Large homes, specialist settings (dementia, learning disabilities, mental health), homes requiring ongoing support, or those wanting continuous quality improvement.
Typical time: 1-2 days onsite | Report delivered within 5 working days | monitoring every 8 weeks
Individual Care Plan Services
Mix and match individual services to suit your specific needs
Focused Care Plan Audit - £120-£200
What's included:
- Targeted review of specific care plan areas (nutrition, medication, mental capacity, end-of-life, challenging behaviour)
- 2-4 hours onsite or remote
- Focused report with specific recommendations
- Template improvements included
- 14-day email support
Who benefits: Homes needing quick, targeted support in one specific area without a full audit. Ideal for addressing CQC requirements to improve or responding to specific concerns.
Individual Care Plan Writing - £50-£100
What's included:
- Draft new care plans for individual residents
- Review and rewrite existing care plans to current standards
- Person-centred, CQC-compliant documentation
- Pricing depends on complexity and care needs
Pricing breakdown:
- Simple care plans (standard residential care): £35-£50
- Complex care plans (dementia, challenging behaviour, multiple conditions): £75-£100
Who benefits: Homes with new admissions, care plan reviews overdue, or staff struggling with complex residents. Ideal for filling documentation gaps quickly.
Care Plan Template Development - £200-£350
What's included:
- Create customized care plan templates for your home
- Tailored to your resident population and care approach
- Staff guidance notes and completion instructions
- Editable Word or PDF format
Pricing breakdown:
- Standard templates (residential, nursing care): £200
- Specialist templates (dementia, learning disabilities, mental health): £350
Who benefits: Homes wanting consistent documentation across all residents, implementing new care planning systems, or needing specialist templates for specific conditions.
Staff Training Sessions - £180-£350
What's included:
- Person-centred care planning workshops
- CQC compliance and documentation best practices
- Risk assessment and mental capacity training
- Onsite or remote delivery (Zoom/Teams)
- All training materials, templates, and follow-up resources included
Pricing breakdown:
- 2-hour session (up to 10 staff): £180
- Half-day session (up to 15 staff): £280
- Full-day session (unlimited staff): £350
Who benefits: Homes with new staff, high turnover, inconsistent documentation quality, or preparing for CQC inspection. Builds staff confidence and competence.
Individual Care Home Audits
Targeted audits for specific areas of care quality and compliance
Nutrition & Hydration Audit - £150
What's included:
- Review of nutritional care plans and MUST assessments
- Meal observation and food quality review
- Hydration monitoring systems check
- Kitchen hygiene and food safety compliance
- Focused report with actionable recommendations
Who benefits: Homes with weight loss concerns, malnutrition risks, poor dining experiences, or CQC concerns about nutrition and hydration.
Falls Prevention Audit - £150
What's included:
- Falls risk assessments review
- Environmental hazards assessment
- Post-falls analysis and documentation
- Mobility aids and equipment checks
- Prevention strategies and recommendations
Who benefits: Homes with high falls rates, serious injury incidents, or wanting to improve resident safety and reduce falls-related harm.
Medication Management Audit - £200
What's included:
- MAR chart accuracy and completion
- Medication storage and security
- Controlled drugs procedures
- Staff competency in administration
- Covert medication and PRN protocols
Who benefits: Homes with medication errors, CQC concerns about medicines management, implementing new systems, or staff needing competency checks.
Safeguarding & Dignity Audit - £180
What's included:
- Safeguarding procedures and staff knowledge
- Dignity and respect observations
- Privacy and personal care practices
- Complaints and concerns handling
- Whistleblowing and reporting culture
Who benefits: Homes responding to safeguarding concerns, preparing for CQC inspection, or wanting to strengthen dignity and respect practices.
Mental Capacity & DoLS Audit - £180
What's included:
- Mental Capacity Act compliance
- Best interest decision-making records
- DoLS applications and reviews
- Consent documentation
- Staff understanding of MCA principles
Who benefits: Homes with complex residents, CQC compliance concerns, DoLS applications overdue, or staff needing MCA guidance.
End-of-Life Care Audit - £150
What's included:
- Advance care planning documentation
- Comfort measures and symptom management
- Family involvement and communication
- Spiritual and cultural needs assessment
- DNACPR and treatment escalation plans
Who benefits: Homes providing palliative care, wanting to improve end-of-life experiences, or ensuring dignified, person-centred deaths.
Infection Control Audit - £180
What's included:
- IPC policies and procedures review
- Hand hygiene and PPE compliance
- Cleaning schedules and standards
- Outbreak management preparedness
- Waste disposal and laundry procedures
Who benefits: Homes post-outbreak, preparing for CQC inspection, implementing new IPC systems, or improving hygiene standards.
Challenging Behaviour Audit - £200
What's included:
- Behaviour support plans review
- Communication-based approaches assessment
- Restrictive practice monitoring
- Staff training and confidence levels
- Environmental triggers and adaptations
Who benefits: Homes supporting residents with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs, or staff struggling with challenging behaviours.
Dementia Care Audit - £200
What's included:
- Dementia-friendly environment assessment
- Person-centred activity provision
- Life story work and reminiscence
- Staff dementia awareness and skills
- Communication and engagement strategies
Who benefits: Specialist dementia homes, homes wanting to improve dementia care quality, or preparing for specialist CQC inspection.
Health & Safety Compliance Audit - £250
What's included:
- Risk assessments (fire, COSHH, manual handling)
- Accident and incident reporting
- Equipment maintenance records
- Emergency procedures and drills
- Staff training compliance
Who benefits: Homes with H&S concerns, preparing for inspections, implementing new systems, or addressing CQC requirements to improve.
What's included in every individual audit:
- 2-4 hours onsite or remote review
- Focused audit report with compliance scoring
- Specific, actionable recommendations
- Template improvements or tools (where applicable)
- 14-day email support for implementation questions
Family Support Services
Independent care plan reviews and support for families
Family-Requested Care Plan Review - £100-£200
What's included:
- Independent assessment of your loved one's care plan quality
- Review compliance with CQC standards and person-centred care principles
- Family-friendly report with clear explanations
- Question prompts for care review meetings
- Ongoing email support for 30 days
Pricing breakdown:
- Remote review (document-based): £100-£120
- Onsite visit with care home meeting attendance: £150-£200
Who benefits: Families concerned about care quality, preparing for care review meetings, responding to concerns, or wanting independent expert opinion.
Family Support - £150-£250
What's included:
- Attend care review meetings with you
- Provide written feedback and recommendations
- Support with raising concerns or complaints
- Liaison with care home management
- Guidance on next steps and escalation if needed
Pricing breakdown:
- Half-day support (meeting attendance + preparation): £150
- Full-day support (multiple meetings or complex situations): £250
Who benefits: Families navigating difficult conversations, raising safeguarding concerns, dissatisfied with care quality, or needing expert support in meetings.
Extended Services (Available Upon Request)
Comprehensive CQC compliance support for clients needing broader auditing
Comprehensive CQC Compliance Auditing - £600-£900
What's included:
- Full review across all CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-Led)
- Mock CQC inspection simulation
- Comprehensive quality assurance review
- Detailed report with compliance scoring and action plan
- 30-day follow-up support
Pricing breakdown:
- Small homes (under 20 beds): £600
- Medium homes (20-50 beds): £750
- Large homes (50+ beds): £900
Who benefits: Homes preparing for CQC inspection, rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate, or wanting comprehensive quality assurance beyond care plans.
(hr)Ongoing Care Plan Monitoring
Maintain quality and stay CQC-ready with regular monitoring visits
Pay-Per-Visit Pricing
Onsite Monitoring Visits:
- Small homes (under 20 beds): £140-£160
- Medium homes (20-50 beds): £160-£200
- Large homes (50+ beds): £200-£250
Remote Monitoring Reviews:
- Small homes: £100-£120
- Medium homes: £120-£150
- Large homes: £150-£180
What's included: Review of recent care plans, progress check, staff feedback, short report, updated action plan, ongoing email/phone support between visits.
Quarterly Contracts (Best Value - Save 17%)
- Small homes: £350/quarter (1 onsite + 2 remote reviews)
- Medium homes: £480/quarter (1 onsite + 2 remote reviews)
- Large homes: £650/quarter (1 onsite + 2 remote reviews)
Who benefits: Homes wanting continuous quality improvement, maintaining CQC readiness, or preventing quality drift after initial audit.
Annual Contracts (Maximum Value - Save 25%)
- Small homes: £1,200/year (4 onsite + 8 remote + 1 free training session)
- Medium homes: £1,680/year (4 onsite + 8 remote + 1 free training session)
- Large homes: £2,280/year (4 onsite + 8 remote + 2 free training sessions)
Payment: Quarterly installments (£300-£570 per quarter)
Who benefits: Homes committed to excellence, preparing for CQC inspection over time, or wanting ongoing expert partnership at maximum value.
Who benefits: Homes preparing for CQC inspection, rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate, or wanting comprehensive quality assurance beyond care plans.
Note: Typically offered to existing care plan clients or upon specific request.
Specialist Compliance Audits - £150-£350
Available audits:
- Risk assessment auditing
- Safeguarding policy review
- Medication management systems
- Health and safety compliance
- Infection control systems
- Staff recruitment and supervision
- Quality assurance systems
Who benefits: Existing clients needing additional compliance support beyond care plans. Available as add-ons to packages or standalone for current clients.
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Flexible Payment Options
Payment Terms
- Packages: 50% deposit upon booking, 50% upon completion
- Individual services: Payment in full (14-day invoice terms available for established clients)
- Ongoing monitoring: Monthly retainer or pay-per-visit options
- Installments: Available for packages over £500 (3-month payment plans, no interest)
Founding Client Discount - Limited Time
First 5 clients receive 15% off any package or service combination
As a new business, we're offering founding client rates to our first 5 care home clients. This discount applies to any package or combination of services.
Example savings:
- Starter Package: £350 → £297.50 (save £52.50)
- Complete Package: £650 → £552.50 (save £97.50)
- Premium Package: £1,200 → £1,020 (save £180)
Book your free consultation today to claim your discount.
Multi-Service Discounts
- Book 2 services: 5% off total price
- Book 3+ services: 10% off total price
- Quarterly monitoring contracts: 15% off per-visit rate
- Annual retainer: Contact us for bespoke pricing (typically 20% savings)
Example: Book a Focused Care Plan Audit (£150) + Nutrition Audit (£150) + Staff Training (£180) = £480. With 10% multi-service discount = £432 (save £48)
Why Our Pricing is Fair and Transparent
Lower Than National Consultancies
As a regional specialist serving the North West, our overheads are lower than large national firms. We pass these savings directly to you without compromising on quality or expertise.
Typical comparison: National consultancies charge £800-£1,500 for full care plan audits. Our Complete Package is £650 and includes more services.
No Hidden Fees
- ✅ Travel included up to 30 miles from Macclesfield
- ✅ All materials, templates, and resources included
- ✅ Follow-up support included in package price
- ✅ Clear quotes provided before any work begins
- ✅ No surprise charges or additional fees
Additional travel: Beyond 30 miles, we charge £0.45/mile (HMRC rate) for longer distances. Remote options available to avoid travel costs.
Flexible to Your Budget
We understand care homes operate on tight budgets. That's why we offer:
- Scalable packages for different home sizes
- Individual services you can mix and match
- Payment plans for larger projects
- Remote options to reduce costs
- Founding client discounts and multi-service savings
Exceptional Value - Services That Pay for Themselves
Our services often pay for themselves through:
- Improved CQC ratings: Better ratings lead to increased occupancy and higher fees
- Reduced safeguarding incidents: Fewer investigations, complaints, and reputational damage
- Better staff confidence: Reduced turnover saves recruitment and training costs
- Enhanced family satisfaction: Fewer complaints and better reviews attract new residents
- Avoided CQC enforcement: Preventing Requires Improvement or Inadequate ratings protects your business
Example ROI: A £650 Complete Package that helps you achieve a Good CQC rating could increase occupancy by just 2-3 residents, generating £3,000-£5,000+ additional monthly revenue.
What's Included in Every Service
- ✅ 15+ years of hands-on care experience (not just theory)
- ✅ CQC-aligned methodology using current standards
- ✅ Person-centred, resident-focused approach
- ✅ Clear, actionable recommendations (not vague advice)
- ✅ Ongoing support and guidance after service delivery
- ✅ GDPR-compliant data handling and secure storage
- ✅ Professional indemnity insurance for your protection
- ✅ Real-world practical solutions (not textbook answers)
Ready to Get Started?
Free 30-Minute Consultation
Not sure which service or package is right for you? Book a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll discuss your care plan challenges, assess your needs, and recommend the most cost-effective solution.
What to expect:
- Friendly, pressure-free conversation about your needs
- Honest assessment of what you actually need (we won't oversell)
- Clear pricing and timeline for recommended services
- Answers to all your questions
- No commitment required
Service Areas
Primary service area: Macclesfield, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and across the North West England
Extended service area: Remote services available UK-wide (perfect for care plan reviews, template development, and staff training)
Willing to travel: For premium packages or multiple services, we're happy to travel further afield across England and Wales
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I book a service for next week?
A: Yes! We aim to schedule services within 5-7 working days of booking, depending on availability. Urgent requests can often be accommodated within 48-72 hours.
Q: Do you offer payment plans?
A: Yes, we offer 3-month interest-free payment plans for packages over £500. Contact us to arrange.
Q: What if I'm not happy with the service?
A: We're committed to exceptional quality. If you're not satisfied, we'll work with you to address concerns or provide a partial refund where appropriate.
Q: Can I combine services?
A: Absolutely! Many clients combine care plan audits with individual audits (e.g., nutrition, falls) and staff training. We offer multi-service discounts for combined bookings.
Q: Do you work with small care homes?
A: Yes! Our Starter Package (£350) is specifically designed for small homes under 20 beds. We believe every home deserves expert support.
Q: Are your services suitable for specialist settings?
A: Yes, we have extensive experience in dementia care, learning disabilities, mental health, and challenging behaviour settings. Our Premium Package includes specialist templates.
Q: Can families book your services directly?
A: Yes! We offer Family-Requested Care Plan Reviews (£100-£200) and Family Support (£150-£250) for families concerned about their loved one's care.
Q: What's the difference between a care plan audit and a CQC audit?
A: A care plan audit focuses specifically on care plan quality, person-centred documentation, and compliance. A CQC audit reviews all five Key Lines of Enquiry (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-Led). Most homes benefit from starting with care plan audits, as documentation is central to CQC inspections.
Book your free consultation today and take the first step toward exceptional care plan quality.
Note: CarePlan Assurance reserves the right to adjust pricing periodically to reflect service improvements, increased regulatory standards, and business costs. All clients will be notified in advance of any price changes applicable to future services.
Who Benefits Most?
- Families with relatives receiving care at home, in residential, nursing, or supported living settings.
- Small to medium-sized care homes looking to prepare for CQC inspections or needing compliance support.
- Advocacy groups seeking independent care plan reviews.
Overcoming Challenges in Care Planning
CarePlan Assurance addresses the gap between regulatory compliance, best practice care planning, and resident rights protection. Our professional and scalable approach delivers measurable improvements in care outcomes for vulnerable individuals receiving care at home, in residential and nursing settings.
Our Services: In Three Words
Independent. Trusted. Empowering.
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CarePlan Assurance, Macclesfield, United Kingdom