Care home fire risk assessments that lead to action
Independent, on-site fire risk assessments for care homes, nursing facilities and supported-living environments — delivered by a CMIOSH-led consultancy with NFRAR-registered assessors. Person-centred findings, photographic evidence and prioritised action plans.
Fire risk assessments in Care Homes, England & Wales
LRMS provides suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments for care homes and residential care environments. Care premises present heightened fire-safety risk because residents may need more support to evacuate. We assess evacuation strategy, staff response, compartmentation, detection, fire doors and management arrangements — producing a prioritised action plan that protects residents without losing sight of dignity, individual needs and the realities of providing care.
Why local Care Homes knowledge matters
Care home fire safety sits at the intersection of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, CQC expectations and sector guidance. We understand the importance of person-centred fire risk assessment — considering individual resident mobility, cognition and evacuation needs — and deliver proportionate assessments that reflect how care environments actually operate, including night staffing, medication rounds and resident behaviour.
Fire risk assessments across Care Homes premises
We undertake fire risk assessments across commercial, residential and specialist premises. The scope and extent of the assessment is agreed according to the premises, occupancy, relevant fire safety legislation and the purpose of the assessment.
What our Care Homes fire risk assessment covers
A clear, practical process
No report-and-disappear. Each stage leads to the next — and to action you can implement.
Scope & Responsible Person
We confirm the scope, identify the Responsible Person and understand who uses your premises.
On-site assessment
A thorough on-site review of hazards, people at risk, controls, escape routes and compartmentation.
Significant findings
Findings are documented with photographs, priority ratings and clear recommendations.
Prioritised action plan
Each action gets an owner and target date so you can close findings with confidence.
What you receive
Practical, documented outputs — designed to be acted on, not filed and forgotten.
Care Homes fire risk assessment FAQs
Do you understand person-centred fire risk assessment for care homes?
Yes. We consider individual resident needs — mobility, cognition and evacuation support requirements — as part of the assessment, so findings are proportionate and protect residents without losing sight of dignity and the realities of providing care.
Who is the Responsible Person for a care home?
The Responsible Person is typically the provider or registered manager with control of the premises. The Responsible Person is determined by control and legal responsibility for the premises.
Can you support a multi-site care group?
Yes. We provide standardised FRA programmes, central action tracking and portfolio governance for care groups across multiple sites.
Can you combine a care home FRA with a health and safety audit?
Yes. Where appropriate, we can deliver both in a single coordinated site visit — one consultant, one report cycle and one point of contact.
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