Archived: Garden Hill Care Centre

32 St Michaels Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 3AN (0191) 497 5255

Provided and run by:
Southern Cross OPCO Limited

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All Inspections

10 June 2011

During an inspection in response to concerns

Most people were too poorly and frail to talk to us. Those who we did speak with were all positive about the care workers and their relationships with them. Comments included, 'I am happy here ' all of the staff are very kind', 'the staff do help me and listen to what I want'.

We received mixed comments about the standard of meals for example, 'very repetitive and the cooked ham is poor and tastes like blotting paper'. Another said, 'We can ask and suggest variations and our requests are usually met', 'I am having mash because I can't eat chips'.

Three people told us that staff gave them the support and help with their medicines that they needed.

Two people expressed concern over current media reports about the provider. They felt frustrated and anxious that they were not being told what was happening at the home and had to rely on newspapers and the television for updates.