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.
9. Chipchase House and Ferndene
Requires improvement in: safety, effectiveness and leadership. Rated 'good' for care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 17-Oct-2018 Photo: Shutterstock
10. Alexandra View Care Centre
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 23-Nov-2018 Photo: Shutterstock
11. Leybourne
Requires improvement in: safety, effectiveness, responsiveness and leadership. Latest report published on 1-Aug-2018 Photo: Shutterstock
12. Eastwood Promoting Independence Centre
Requires improvement in: effectiveness and leadership. Rated 'good' for safety, care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 15-May-2019 Photo: Shutterstock