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.
13. Primrose House
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 5-Sep-2018 Photo: Google
14. Queensbridge Respite
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published on 20-Feb-2019 Photo: Shutterstock