Table 2.
Summary of Care Homes recruited by provider type, care type and size
| Care Home | Participants | Type of Care Home Provider | Care provided | Care Home size (no. of beds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2 x Senior Carers 1 x Carer |
Chain | Residential | ~ 60 |
| 2 |
1 x Deputy manager 1 x Senior Carer |
Chain | Residential & Nursing | ~ 50 |
| 3 |
1 x Deputy manager 1 x Senior Carer |
Chain | Residential & Nursing | ~ 60 |
| 4 | 1 x Care Home Manager | Independent | Residential | ~ 25 |
| 5 |
1 x Care Home Manager 1 x Deputy manager 1 x Senior Carer |
Chain | Residential | ~ 50 |
| 6 | 1 x Care Home Manager | Chain | Residential | ~ 70 |
| 7 |
1 x Care Home Manager 2 x Senior Carer |
Chain | Residential | ~ 70 |
| 8 | 1 x Senior Carer | Independent | Residential & Nursing | ~ 20 |
All Care Homes had Care Quality Commision rating ‘Good’
All Care Home staff taking part in interviews had been in their current position since before the start of the pandemic in March 2020. (Duration in current role: Range = 2–25 years, mean = 8.5 years)