Newcastle care homes: The local care homes given an inadequate or requires improvement rating by the CQC

Some care homes in the city are currently rated as inadequate or require improvement following reports from the Care Quality Commission.

By Jason Button

Published 30th Jun 2023, 11:59 BST

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 Newcastle 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.

1. Bowland Lodge

Bowland Lodge on Western Avenue was rated as inadequate following an inspecton in January 2023. Photo: Google

2. Ella McCambridge Care Home

Ella McCambridge Care Home was rated as inadequate following an inspection in January 2023. Photo: Google

3. Astell Care Centre

Astell Care Centre in Walker was told it requires improvement following an inspection in March 2023. Photo: Google

4. Dene Park House

Dene Park house in South Gosforth was told it requires improvement following an inspection in May 2022. Photo: Google