Resident of the Day Checklist

Resident of the Day Checklist for UK care homes, developed by CQC compliance experts for monthly audits (updated in 2026). Covers care documentation, capacity, medication, housekeeping and more. Customise as needed.

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Resident of the Day Checklist

Resident Care Documentation

Capacity Assessments

Conditions Of DoLS

Resident/Relative Contacted For Monthly Update

Recorded Incidents/Accidents Over The Last Month

Medicine Count Conducted

PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans) Updated

Professional Visitors’ Changes To Care

Changes To Medicine

Monthly Weight Monitoring

Housekeeping Actions

Other Support Team Members Actions

Overall Assessment

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Resident of the Day Checklist

Resident of the Day Checklist for UK care homes, developed by CQC compliance experts for monthly audits (updated in 2026). Covers care documentation, capacity, medication, housekeeping and more. Customise as needed.

1. Care File Checked for Full Completion – No Gaps

2. Risk Assessments Updated and Aligned to Care Plans

3. Care Plan Evaluations Updated and Identify Changes in Care Needs

4. Dependency Assessment Updated

1. Are capacity assessments still relevant and valid?

2. Are any additional capacity assessments required?

1. Have any/all conditions of DoLS been routinely adhered to?

2. Are any changes required?

1. Record on Resident/Relative Involvement in Care Planning

2. Resident Satisfaction Discussion Recorded

1. Do risk assessments and care plans reflect actions taken/planned?

1. Medicine Count Conducted

1. PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans) Updated

1. Does the care plan reflect these changes?

1. Does the care plan reflect these changes?

1. Previous Month Weight

2. Current Month Weight

3. Loss/Gain

4. BMI

5. MUST Score

6. Has appropriate action been taken and recorded in care plan?

1. Room Deep Cleaned

2. Carpet Shampooed

3. Mattress Unzipped and Checked (if appropriate)

4. Laundry Staff to Check Wardrobe/Drawers

5. Duvet & Pillows Checked

6. Bedroom Audit – Record on Walk Round

7. Visit with Resident During Walk Round – Record Feedback

8. All Housekeeping Records Complete:

1. Activity Staff to Meet with Resident – Review Activities Programme, Update Care Plan

2. Maintenance Staff to Conduct Checks in Bedroom and Discuss Maintenance Needs with Resident:

3. Chef to Meet with Resident – Discuss Choices and Preferences: ☐ Completed ☐ Not Completed

1. Does the review demonstrate that all aspects of care and support for the resident are up to date and reflective of current needs?