Review from Nichola E (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 September 2017
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My mother-in-law is contented and settled in the home. She always looks clean and presentable. She enjoys the food and her dietary needs are met. The staff are all friendly and approachable and are also caring and helpful. The home, although a little dated in its appearance, is clean and comfortable.

We are very satisfied with all that the home provides.

Reply from Sarangan Subramaniam, Public Relations at Blyth Country House Care Home

Blyth Country House takes pride in its Grade II listed Georgian House, modern extension wing and the high standard of clinical and care services throughout. It is not a large modern purpose built building throughout and therefore retains its warm, cosy and homely feel. Our heritage building is also set in two acres of natural gardens with a maintained lawn which contributes to the atmosphere which many resident, relatives and staff enjoy, attracting natural life that can be viewed from the bedrooms, lounges and dining room.

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Review from Helen and Caroline (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2017
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Our dad has now been in Blyth Country House care home for both respite and recently became a resident there.
The home itself was tired looking, however, the new management is currently making improvements to the home to make it a more homely environment for both residents and those visiting.
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there are committed to every resident in there, adapting to all of their individual needs, making it a happy and positive environment to be in. Daily activities and entertainment are provided by a coordinator, who encourages all residents to engage and take part in quizzes, bingo and games which increase and boosts the morale of the home's community and social interaction between staff, residents and visitors.

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Review from Marion H (Cousin of Resident) published on 22 June 2017
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The welcome is warm and friendly by whoever is the first to see you. All the staff who were on duty came and spoke to my cousin. They gave her hugs and smiles and made her laugh, they even sang to her "You are my sunshine".
The administrator came and showed us a curry menu which was for Tuesday, four

choices when he would be personally cooking.
I am so glad my cousin is here. The physio is working with her and she is eating normally after a year on a peg. Well done everyone. However, new carpets are a real must for new icing on the cake.

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Review from Shirley H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2017
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Our priority in choosing a home for Mum was kind, attentive and caring staff who made eye contact, smiled easily, used residents' names and did not call everyone ‘sweetheart’ or ‘darling’, but sounded as if they knew them as an individual. Of all the homes we visited, the staff at Blyth were/are the

best. They wore their uniforms – clean and well presented - with pride and created a great welcoming atmosphere.
We did not want Mum to vegetate in a chair, sleeping between meals. We wanted there to be activities where participation was encouraged, individual preferences accommodated, and Mum could enjoy being kept busy, using her brain without the pressure of having to remember. The programme at Blyth was so varied, engaging and enjoyable and resulted in hearing residents laughing - sadly, a rare occurrence in our experience of visiting other homes. Freshly prepared meals with menus featuring many of her favourites dishes.
And NO flutter echo, so debilitating for hearing aid wearers.

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Review from David S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 30 May 2017
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The nurses are very caring and happy, a very clean and relaxed atmosphere. The care nurses are very efficient and always there when needed. Overall a very good care home.

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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2017
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My mother has been a long term resident for 8 years. She has had fabulous care, particularly in the last 2 years. She had close bonds with the staff especially the kitchen staff whom nothing was too much trouble to tempt her to eat. She also adored her carers rejoicing in weddings and their return to

work. Her closest carers were so kind and gentle even if she had her off days. It goes without saying the care was splendid if she could have survived 8 years in the home having been so poorly. Thank you so much.

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Review from W L (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2017
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The care home is a very nice place. Well decorated and clean with lovely grounds. All the staff are very nice and my mother is treated with friendliness and respect. I wold have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.

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Review from M C (Cousin of Resident) published on 8 May 2017
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Reasonably good in all aspects.

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Review from Janice L (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2017
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The care home is well organised and the staff are excellent with my mother and father. The staff are considerate and caring and polite to visitors as I myself used to be a carer in a nursing home. The room that my mother and father are in is clean and tidy.

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Review from Denis R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 12 April 2017
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Very good care home, the staff are excellent.

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Review from Angela S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 31 March 2017
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My mother-in-law is in Blyth Country House Care Home and we find she is in excellent hands. All the staff are amazing and very welcoming. The care she has received is second to none.

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Review from D P (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2017
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The care home is warm, comfortable and clean. The meals provided are to each individuals needs. Freshly prepared. The care staff work very hard and are polite and helpful - nothing si too much for them. The management are approachable, caring and supportive, as are the staff.

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Review from Jayne G (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2017
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The staff are extremely good, they have been very positive with my dad encouraging him to eat which he wasn't eating at all, encouraging to get washed and dressed. Keeping us informed of his wellbeing.

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Review from J B (Resident) published on 16 March 2017
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This is my home.

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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2017
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My late mother had been in hospital and due to the progression of her illness needed nursing home care. The care and support she received from the nursing home was excellent. Also, the support myself and other family members received was excellent too. I cannot recommend this nursing home highly enough.

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Review from P W (Resident) published on 13 March 2017
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I would like to say what a wonderful nursing home Blyth is. The carers, the nurses, the cleaners, kitchen staff and the managers whilst my parents were at the home they were treated with dignity, respect, they were looked after very well. Towards the end of the stay I can not tell you how much they

supported me with both parents. All the carers and I really can't remember all of the names but you know who you are. One particular nurse, what an asset to the home, the manager, what a wonderful lady. I would highly recommend anyone to go to this nursing home.

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Review from Helen L (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2017
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My father received excellent care in this nursing home.
All his needs were met and he was treated with kindness and dignity.
Furthermore, the staff were kind and courteous to us his family and visitors.
The nursing staff and manager gave us information about his treatment whenever asked and were

able to tell us immediately how he was (night and day).
They made drinks for us when we visited and on the last day offered us meals.
My father couldn't have had better care and we are grateful to the staff for all their help at a sad and difficult time.

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Review from Richard S (Son of Resident) published on 26 January 2017
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The staff were very caring and helpful through the last couple of difficult weeks for my mother and their friendliness was very much appreciated

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Review from Victoria B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2017
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Although my grandmother doesn't have in site into her care needs and at first was apprehensive about moving into a care home, she has been made very welcome by the exceptional friendliness of all of the staff. From care staff to activities to kitchen, each member of staff demonstrates dedication and

an interest into making sure that all of her care needs are met on a day to day basis.

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Review from G D (Sister of Resident) published on 5 October 2016
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My brother spent his final days here being cared for excellently by the manager and all the staff. Nothing was too much trouble, they went over the way to help and offer extra help when asked for, it took away some of the pressure from the family. We were offered meals for ourselves as we had a good

distance to visit our brother, was truly a home from home. Excellent.

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