South Bebside Care Home
South Bebside Care Home is a residential care home in Blyth, Northumberland (NE24 5JU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About South Bebside Care Home
We are South Bebside Care Home in Blyth, Northumberland. We provide residential care for older people, including people with physical disabilities, and we also support younger adults. Respite stays are available. We keep things deliberately homely. People arrive with their own furniture, pictures and habits, and those come first. What time you like to wake, where you want your meals, whether you feel sociable today or would rather sit quietly: those decisions stay with you. A good deal of what makes life here pleasant is quite ordinary, and we would rather describe it plainly than dress it up. Where somebody has a physical disability, we pay proper attention to access, equipment and moving about, so those needs are met without fuss and do not end up shaping the whole of their day. That matters particularly for younger adults, who have often been offered places designed for people decades older, and we plan around their own interests and independence instead. We also think a home should stay part of its own town, so we support people to keep up the connections they already have. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring us if you would like to look round.
Care provided at South Bebside Care Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 May 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about South Bebside Care Home
Where is South Bebside Care Home located?
South Bebside Care Home is a residential care home in Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5JU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does South Bebside Care Home provide?
South Bebside Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is South Bebside Care Home's CQC rating?
South Bebside Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does South Bebside Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. South Bebside Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about South Bebside Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. South Bebside Care Home 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. South Bebside Care Home 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. South Bebside Care Home 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. South Bebside Care Home 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
South Bebside Care Home 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 South Bebside Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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