Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way)
Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) is a residential care home in Blyth, Northumberland (NE24 4LS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way)
Thorntree Way is a residential care home in Blyth in Northumberland. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available. The people living here have genuinely little in common in terms of what they need, so we plan support one person at a time and mean it. What settles an older person is not what gives an adult with a learning disability confidence, and neither resembles what helps somebody living with a long standing mental health condition. So we spend our attention on particulars: how somebody likes to be addressed, what they can do themselves and would rather we left alone, what makes a difficult day and what heads it off early. Where a physical disability or sensory loss affects how somebody gets about, we design around the person rather than expecting them to accommodate the building. Understanding how each person communicates is central, especially where speech is not the main route. What we learn is written down and shared so that everybody responds the same way, which keeps the place predictable and gives people confidence to try things. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection.
Care provided at Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way)
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way)
Where is Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) located?
Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) is a residential care home in Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4LS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) provide?
Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way)'s CQC rating?
Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way)
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way) is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way) is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way) offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way) supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North East
Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way) has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way). Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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