A CARE home has been rated as ‘good’ by a the national care watchdog following an inspection.

The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) report gave Stanley Park on Wear Road, which features an in-house pub and cinema, ‘good’ ratings in five categories.

During the inspection, positive interactions and genuine relationships were observed between residents and the carers.

The report highlighted that the care home gave residents living with dementia memory boxes to fill with items they or their relative felt were important.

Manager Christine Gibson said: “I’m so pleased our efforts have been recognised.

“Everyone here works incredibly hard.”