Blyth Country House Care Home

Spital House, Spital Road, Blyth, Worksop S81 8DU

8.3 113 Reviews

Funding & Fees Guide for Blyth Country House Care Home

Funding Types Accepted

Self funding (Private)

Local Authority with Top-Up

Local Authority

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Weekly Charges per Person

Self-Funded Residential Care £1,000 – £1,350
Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,100 – £1,350
Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,350 – £1,350
Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,350 – £1,350
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,000 – £1,350
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,100 – £1,350
RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,350 – £1,350
RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,350 – £1,350

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.

(these prices are only a guideline, please contact Blyth Country House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

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Close to Local shops

Gardens

Ground Floor Accommodation only

Lift

Near Public Transport

Own Furniture if required

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)

Phone Point in own room

Residents Internet Access

Smoking not permitted

Television point in own room

Wheelchair Access

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Review from Kathleen J (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2018
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

I haven't had any experience of care homes to be fair so I haven't got anything to compare it with. I do know a lot of the staff who work here because I work in a local pharmacy myself and a lot of them are lovely. I wouldn't say anything bad about the home but I do think there's only so much can be

done to meet individual needs because of staffing situation etc.

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Review from R J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 July 2018
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Staff at the home are great although there could do with being more of them - it does take quite a while for anyone to come when buzzing for them. Could do with an area for visitors to have a drink - when visiting for long periods (end of life care). Very rarely offered a drink and don't like asking

an already stretched staff member.
The staff are very friendly though and do look after the residents well. Lovely garden area to sit in and nice reception areas downstairs.

Reply from Sarankan Subramaniam, Manager at Blyth Country House Care Home

Staffing ratio is always maintained at an optimum level to meet the care needs of service users meeting CQC requirements and guidelines.
There may be occurrences where and when more than one care assistant is required to assist a resident's need and the nurse is on medication rounds leading to a delay in attending to buzzers. Reviewer might have experienced this during such rare occasions.

We are working towards installing a Tassimo in a designated drinks area and the reviewer was informed of this earlier. Accounting to the costs and allocating budget is in the process and it is disproportionate to leave a negative feedback based on considering the quality of care we had been providing to the related service user.

We have a dedicated kitchen (Five star kitchen since 2006 - inspected and rated by Bassetlaw District Council) which caters for individual needs for our service users. All relatives are informed to request the kitchen for any drinks and we go the extent of offering free lunch upon good notice - remarked 'Good' for food and drink.
We do our best to our service users and Blyth Country House is known for its nursing care - we have had 11 hospital admissions in the last two months, of which most are end of life care.

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2018
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Most carers/staff are excellent but some occasionally do not provide the level of care/service required.
Also, there is currently no stimulation/activities which I feel is essential.

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Review from Ian B (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2018
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Very professional and friendly.

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Review from Stuart T (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2018
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My mother came to Blyth Care Home for palliative care and was only on for 10 days but was comfortable and kept in a clean bed and clothes. The nurses and carers were respectful and lovely to my mum, as far as I was able to see.

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Review from T P (Friend of Resident) published on 15 May 2018
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Very nice care home. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Review from Carol-Anne H (Son of Resident) published on 8 May 2018
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This was the best place for my Father in his last few weeks. They were extremely diligent, caring and empathetic to not only his needs but ours as well. He couldn't have been in safer hands.

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2018
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Mum entered the home after a serious illness about a year ago. We both found nothing but help and kindness from management and staff. The care given to Mum by all has been second to none, so much so that her situation has improved tremendously. They give her the time she needs both socially and medically.

The staff, from management through to chefs, domestics, laundry and carers, know their jobs and are never too busy to help. As in life, there is room for improvement, but nothing is perfect.

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Review from Nikki E (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 April 2018
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This care home is cosy and comfortable, the staff are all caring, friendly and approachable. They treat the residents with compassion and good humour. Communications are very good. I would definitely recommend this care home to anyone.

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Review from Amanda P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2018
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Very friendly staff, always willing to help.

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Review from David N (Brother of Resident) published on 18 April 2018
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We visit most weeks to see my brother.
He likes his room and does not want to be moved to another,
The day public rooms have been closed for redecorating so it leaves the home short of public rooms.
Staff are all friendly to us.

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Review from G B (Friend of Resident) published on 18 April 2018
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I visit a male resident most weeks who has dementia. He appears to be well cared for and says the food is very good. His room is clean and tidy as we usually go to his room when I visit. I also bring a lady who has been friends of his wife for years. His wife died not long ago and he was unable to live

on his own.

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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2018
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My mum has been in the nursing home for nearly a year, she settled really well after coming from another home which sadly closed. I cannot praise this home enough, she receives excellent care, staff very good, mum seems to be very happy.

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Review from J E (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2018
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My mother continues to receive excellent care and support at Blyth Country House. She is treated with kindness and dignity by all members of staff and management and in her own words has said 'they couldn't do any more for me and are all so kind'. I have every confidence that my mother is well cared

for and all the staff are very approachable and friendly if I need advice regarding my mother.

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Review from Owen A (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 5 February 2018
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The staff provide a safe and caring environment for my mother-in-law, ensuring her dignity was maintained throughout her stay at Blyth Country House.

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Review from Linda A (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2018
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My mother sadly passed away at the beginning of December.
She was a resident at Blyth Country House for just over 5 years. Despite being bedridden for the majority of this time, she never had any skin problems or bed sores.
This is testament to the level of care and support provided by the staff and

management.

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Review from Gillian W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2018
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It is nice knowing that mam is happy and safe. I know I can rely on the staff to look after her as well as myself and as if she is their mam.

The care home encourages us to bring my mams dog at any time to visit. She was also good for other residents.

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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2017
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My mother arrived at the home early this year, very poorly after a spell in hospital. All the staff have taken very good care of her, and have all taken efforts to learn her foibles and adjust routines to ensure she is settled and comfortable.

The home is small enough for the staff to develop good

relationships with all the residents and their families. Visitors, including pets, are always welcomed. The environment is under constant improvement, and the newly refurbished dementia - friendly quiet lounge is a great asset.

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Review from Ann R (Niece of Resident) published on 13 September 2017
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The home is clean, homely and friendly.

Food is always of a high standard.

There have been many changes of some staff, but in essence, this has been to provide the best caring and hard working staff for the benefit of residents.

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Review from H T (Friend of Resident) published on 6 September 2017
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I have been visiting a dear friend since April 2017. The location of the home is perfect and the staff are always very helpful and could not do more to make visitors welcome. Best to leave messages and get updates from the main admin staff - not easy to speak to the residents by phone. A very safe and

secure environment - keep it up!

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