Nursing Homes in Blyth
Blyth has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement. 2 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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What nursing care in Blyth involves, and what to look for
A nursing home takes on the things a residential home cannot, because registered nurses are part of the rota and clinical needs can be met on site. That usually matters where somebody has a long term condition, complex medication or wounds that need regular attention. Six homes in Blyth are registered to provide care on that basis.
Ratings that pull in different directions
Percy House holds a rating of Outstanding, which is uncommon and worth reading about properly rather than accepting at face value. South Quay Care Home, Ridley Park and Blythgate Manor are each rated Good. The Oaks Care Home and Thomas Knight Care Home are currently rated Requires Improvement. A rating below Good describes what inspectors found on one visit rather than a permanent verdict, so ask the manager what the improvement plan involves and what has already changed.
Questions about nursing cover
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty across the day and overnight, and how the rota is covered during sickness and annual leave. Find out how the home works with general practitioners and community health teams, and at what point a resident would go to hospital rather than be looked after in the home. Ask how medicines are stored, given and recorded, and how the home supports someone approaching the end of life.
What to notice on the day
Watch how staff speak to residents when nobody is being shown round, because that is where the character of a home shows itself. Ask how long the registered manager has been in post, since settled leadership tends to be visible in everything else. Ask how families are told when something changes, which comes up more often with nursing care than people expect.
Getting an assessment and sorting out the funding
The care needs assessment
Any adult who appears to need help with daily living is entitled to 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, fees and the NHS
A financial assessment follows and takes account of income, savings and usually the value of a property to decide whether the council contributes. Where nursing needs are the main reason for the placement, funding may come through the NHS instead, in part or in full, and the assessment should raise that question. Nursing fees are quoted weekly and sit above residential rates because qualified nursing is included, so ask each home for its current figure in writing and check what is charged separately.
6 nursing homes in Blyth
- The Oaks Care Home · Durban Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1PN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Hill Care 3 Limited
We are a nursing home in Blyth, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with the everyday parts of life. Nurses are available at any hour, which means a change in somebody's condition can be noticed and acted on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Thomas Knight Care Home · Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DP
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Thomas Knight Care Home Limited
Thomas Knight is a nursing home in Blyth, Northumberland. Because we are registered for nursing care, we can look after people whose health needs are beyond what a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - South Quay Care Home · Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5TT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Roseberry Care Centres (England) Ltd
Here at South Quay Care Home in Blyth, Northumberland, we provide nursing care for people who need a little extra support in a warm and genuinely homely environment. We support older adults, younger adults, and people living with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Blythgate Manor · Tynedale Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4LH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Lifestyle Care (North East) Opco Limited
We are Blythgate Manor, a nursing home in Blyth caring for older people, including many who are living with dementia. Having qualified nurses on duty at every hour is what allows us to look after people whose health is complicated or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Ridley Park · Forster Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3BG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (HH Northumberland) Limited
Ridley Park is a nursing home in Blyth. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, for residents living with dementia and for people whose physical disability requires skilled support. We also care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Percy House · 50-52 Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2DS
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Percy House Limited
Percy House is a nursing home in Blyth. We care for older people and adults with nursing needs, including people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays. Nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
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
- Blythgate Manor, 11 February 2026, Good
- The Oaks Care Home, 20 November 2025, Requires improvement
- South Quay Care Home, 13 June 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Percy House, 14 February 2020, Outstanding
- Ridley Park, 31 August 2023, Good
- Thomas Knight Care Home, 5 November 2024, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Blyth
How many nursing homes are there in Blyth?
Blyth has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 3 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing 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 nursing homes in Blyth were inspected most recently?
Blythgate Manor (11 February 2026), The Oaks Care Home (20 November 2025) and South Quay Care Home (13 June 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.