These 21 care homes in and around Sunderland have all been assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and classified as 'requiring improvement' this year. 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. Deneside Court
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published 05-Mar-2019 Photo: Shutterstock
6. Philips Court
Requires improvement in: effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership. Rated 'good' for safety. Latest report published 10-Apr-2019 Photo: Google
7. Garden Hill Care Centre
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published 19-Sep-2019 Photo: Shutterstock
8. Comfort House
Requires improvement in: safety and leadership. Rated 'good' for effectiveness, care and responsiveness. Latest report published 6-Mar-2019 Photo: Google