Care Homes in Blyth
Blyth has 6 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 5 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Blyth at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Blyth, to help you judge the options below.
- Northumberland County Council pays, residential care: £882 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392, median £1,369
- Care home beds filled across Northumberland: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 72
- People aged 75 and over: 45,100. Rising to 56,100 by 2035, up 25%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 167 beds.
- Who pays, across Northumberland (estimate): 54% council, 35% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 5,800. Rising to 7,600 by 2035, up 31%
- People aged 85 and over: 11,000. Rising to 17,500 by 2035, up 59%
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Planning and paying for residential care in Blyth
Start with the care needs assessment
Knowing what level of care someone needs, in writing, changes every conversation that follows with a home. Any adult who appears to need help with daily living can ask for a free care needs assessment, and a relative may request one on their behalf. Northumberland County Council carries out that assessment for people living in Blyth, identifies which needs are eligible, and records how they should be met.
Funding and what the weekly fee covers
A financial assessment follows and considers income, savings and, in most residential cases, the value of a property, in order to decide whether the council contributes. A placement may end up funded in full, funded in part, or met privately, and the assessment is the only reliable way to establish which. Residential fees are quoted weekly and reflect the room and the support required, so ask each home for its current rate in writing and check what is billed separately, such as hairdressing, chiropody or outings.
Choosing a home in Blyth and what to check
What the ratings across these six show
Tynedale House holds a rating of Outstanding, which is uncommon and worth understanding properly rather than taking at face value, so read the report to see what inspectors thought lifted it above the standard expected. Crofton Court, South Bebside Care Home, Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way), Waterloo House Rest Home Limited and The Mews each hold a rating of Good. With no home here rated below Good, the decision can rest on suitability rather than on ruling homes out.
What to notice when you visit
Watch how staff speak to residents when nobody is being shown round, because the character of a home reveals itself in those ordinary moments. Ask about staffing levels overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post, and what the home does when a resident becomes unsettled. Find out how the home judges that someone's needs have outgrown what it can provide, since that is the question that prevents a second move later.
Practical points worth raising
Ask to see a sample menu and the activities programme, and ask what is offered to a resident who would rather not join in with group things. Check whether a bedroom can be furnished with personal belongings, how visitors are welcomed and at what hours, and how families are kept informed between visits. An Outstanding rating on one home does not make it the right home for everyone, so visit more than one before you decide.
6 care homes in Blyth
- Tynedale House · Blyth, Northumberland · CQC Outstanding
- Flexible Support Options (Thorntree Way) · Blyth, Northumberland · CQC Good
- South Bebside Care Home · Blyth, Northumberland · CQC Good
- Waterloo House Rest Home · Blyth, Northumberland · CQC Good
- The Mews · Blyth, Northumberland · CQC Good
- Crofton Court · Blyth, Northumberland · CQC Good
What care costs in Northumberland, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North East figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. | £882 | £1,331 to £1,392 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £883 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North East figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 14 homes. Median £1,458. | Not published separately | £1,268 to £1,548 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Waterloo House Rest Home Limited, 2 July 2024, Good
- Crofton Court, 16 March 2023, Good
- South Bebside Care Home, 17 May 2022, Good
Longest since a report
- The Mews, 13 November 2019, Good
- Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way), 12 December 2019, Good
- Tynedale House, 27 February 2020, Outstanding
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Blyth
How many care homes are there in Blyth?
Blyth has 6 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 5 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Blyth?
Northumberland County Council pays an average of £882 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,331 to £1,392 a week. North East figure, because too few Northumberland homes publish this price. 13 homes. Median £1,369. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Blyth were inspected most recently?
Waterloo House Rest Home Limited (2 July 2024), Crofton Court (16 March 2023) and South Bebside Care Home (17 May 2022) have the most recent CQC reports.