Care home occupancy in the UK 2006-2023
In 2022/23, the occupancy rate of care homes in the United Kingdom (UK) rose to 86.4 percent, which is approaching pre-pandemic occupancy levels of 87-89 percent. Following the coronavirus outbreak, the care home occupancy rate in the UK fell to an average of 79.4 percent. These were the lowest occupancy rates recorded since 2006 and reflect the consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
