The home is set in beautiful surroundings which my father loves.
Angela M (Daughter of Resident)
Staff are very good and they are well cared for. The food is good. Everywhere is clean.
Sandra C (Daughter of Resident)
The meals look very nice, tea and coffee served every morning on time
P B (Friend of Resident)
Fees are determined through the level of care and need a person requires, specialist equipment as well as room and facilities.
Hairdressing and chiropody are not included with the fees and are payable separately.
Free on-site parking available
Blyth Country House Care Home has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.333) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Blyth Country House Care Home has 113 reviews.
Review from C S (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Reply from Kate Wilson, Manager at Blyth Country House Care Home
Thank you for your heartfelt review and taking the time to share your experience. We are so pleased to hear that you felt our staff provided such compassionate care during a difficult time. Your kind words mean a lot to us and reinforce our commitment to providing quality care. Warmest regards.
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Review from Rita M (Cousin of Resident) published on 24 January 2025
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Reply from Kate Wilson, Manager at Blyth Country House Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Blyth Country House and share your thoughts. Our team is dedicated to providing the best care possible and your feedback truly motivates us to do so, I will pass on your kind words to all the staff - it is very much appreciated. Warm regards.
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Review from G C (Friend of Resident) published on 18 December 2024
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Reply from Kate Wilson, Manager at Blyth Country House Care Home
Thank you for your review and kind words, feedback is very important to us so that we can continue to monitor and make improvements to the home and services we provide. We strive to make Blyth Country House as homely and welcoming as possible and I am pleased to hear that this has been your experience. Thank you again, warm regards - Kate.
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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2024
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Reply from Kate Wilson, Manager at Blyth Country House Care Home
Thank you for your heartfelt review. As a small, independent care home, we are delighted to hear you feel like part of our family here at Blyth Country House. Creating a warm and welcoming environment is our top priority and it means a great deal that we have succeeded in making your experience a positive one in difficult times. Our dedicated staff work hard to meet the needs of all our residents and visitors, so I will pass on your kind words. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Warm regards, Kate.
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Review from Jane E (Niece of Resident) published on 11 October 2024
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Reply from Kate Wilson, Manager at Blyth Country House Care Home
Thank you. We genuinely appreciate all feedback so that we can monitor and improve our service. Firstly please accept my sincere condolences. We have reviewed your concern and our records and there seem to be some discrepancies. During the 4 night fully funded stay, in the room chosen by yourself prior to admission your relative was nursed on an airflow mattress and was assisted with all care needs but often refused. If you were offered the ground floor room after admission it was reserved and not available please accept our apologies. On 20th Sept you requested to speak to the Clinical Lead, I offered my assistance but you declined stating you would wait for her to be available. The following 2 days were my days off. 23rd Sept. I attended mandatory training but offered my assistance to the Clinical lead though not required as she is deputy in my absence. If you wish to further discuss your concerns we would be happy to investigate further to ensure that any misunderstandings are clarified.
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Review from Anna S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Review from Christine B (Sister of Resident) published on 19 October 2022
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Reply from Dr Ahilan Nithiananthan, Provider Director at Blyth Country House Care Home
Thank you for your review and feedback. As a small independent privately run care home, we are able to maintain a warm, friendly and homely environment that is also flexible according to the needs and likes of our residents. Management do reward or support those that aspire to achieve. We have successfully encouraged our best carers to study for a degree in nursing and successfully financed and supported the registration of several nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Review from J H (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2022
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Review from P L (Resident) published on 21 December 2021
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Review from I F (Resident) published on 21 December 2021
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Review from Amanda L (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2021
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Review from P F (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2021
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Review from Gillian W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2021
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Review from Maxine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2021
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Reply from Sarangan Subramaniam, Manager at Blyth Country House Care Home
Due to Covid restrictions on visitors and group sessions, activities are limited to those with staff who are tested and cleared on a one on one who basis.
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Review from P E (Resident) published on 26 November 2020
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Reply from Sarangan Subramaniam, Business Development at Blyth Country House Care Home
Thank you. We will endeavour to do our best to meet your every requirement.
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Review from A D (Husband of Resident) published on 28 August 2020
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Review from S G (Resident) published on 3 August 2020
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Review from W B (Resident) published on 30 July 2020
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Review from M B (Resident) published on 30 July 2020
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Review from G S (Resident) published on 30 July 2020
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The Review Score of 8.3 (8.333) out of 10 for Blyth Country House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.000 for Blyth Country House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 70 Ratings = 4
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 4.333 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Blyth Country House Care Home is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 6 = 0.833
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 11 Oct 2017
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Job Title: Manager
Joined: 2023
Kate has been a registered nurse since 2012, working predominantly in the social care sector, joining the team at Blyth Country House in July 2023.
Kate is passionate about social care, especially improving and championing dignity, choice and resident involvement in their care. Kate is also passionate about providing outstanding end-of-life care and feels that this is something that all residents should be entitled to.
When not at work, Kate is a busy mum of 2, an animal lover with 1 dog and 2 cats, a member of the national trust and enjoys family holidays.
Getting Personal:
1. Favourite thing about working at Blyth Country House?
- Getting to know the residents, their friends and family and helping maintain that connection.
2. How do you take your tea/coffee?
- Coffee, strong, milk no sugar.
3. Favourite film?
- Disney's Cinderella.
