These 14 care homes within a seven mile radius of South Shields have all been assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and classified as 'requiring improvement' in the last two years. The CQC rates each care home separately on safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership. The full reports can be viewed on the CQC website here.
1. Garden Hill Care Centre
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 19-Sep-2019 Photo: Shutterstock
2. Appleby
Requires improvement in: safety, effectiveness and leadership. Rated 'good' for care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 22-Sep-2018 Photo: Google
3. Willow Court Care Home
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 13-Sep-2019 Photo: Google
4. Haven Court
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness and responsiveness. Latest report published on 28-Sep-2018 Photo: Shutterstock