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.
5. The Meadows Care Home
Requires improvement in: safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership. Latest report published on 29-Sep-2018 Photo: Google
6. Bedewell Grange
Requires improvement in: safety, care and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness and responsiveness. Latest report published on 30-Oct-2018 Photo: Google
7. Deneside Court
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 20-Dec-2019 Photo: Shutterstock
8. Falstone Manor
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 20-Dec-2018 Photo: Google