The CQC check how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care homes are, giving each area a rating and then the care home an overall rating.
These are the care homes in and around South Tyneside which currently have an inadequate or requires improvement rating.
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In some cases improvements may have been made ahead of their next CQC inspection.
. These are some of the care homes in and around South Tyneside which require improvement according to the Care Quality Commission
These are some of the care homes in and around South Tyneside which require improvement according to the Care Quality Commission. Photo: Google/Photojoiner
9. Howdon Care Centre
Howdon Care Centre was told it requires iprovement following an inspection in April 2023. Photo: Google