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Distinguished Care Group operates high quality care to meet the needs of care home residents.

Trained staff give residents dignity, respect and high-quality care.

Residents can enjoy nutritious, tasty meals, engage in social activities to suit their individual interests and enjoy a welcoming home.

Distinguished Care Group Locations (3)

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3 Care Homes owned by Distinguished Care Group

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Harwood Court
Highburn, Cramlington NE23 6AZ
"I was very happy with how my mam was looked after at Harwood Court. All staff were genuinely friendly, helpful and caring. During her time..."Read all 56 reviews

from £879 / week35 Rooms

Location Type: Care Home

This delightful care home, situated in an extensive safe plot with very large, safe enclosed gardens is a high end care facility. With wide, well lit, immaculately decorated wheelchair-friendly corridors... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Waterloo House
Waterloo Road, Blyth NE24 1BY
"I recently moved my mother to Waterloo House after her being in a previous care home. I can honestly say its the happiest and settled I've..."Read all 16 reviews

from £879 / week40 Rooms

Location Type: Care Home

Waterloo House is a traditional style care home full of love and activity. Known throughout the region for its entertainment and warmth this care home is always full with an active waiting list. The... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Thomas Knight Care Home
1 Beaconsfield Street, Blyth NE24 2DP
"Loving the changed that have been implemented by the new manager Courtney. Carehome feels warm and welcoming and the service provided for..."Read all 11 reviews

from £879 / week54 Rooms

Location Type: Care Home

Thomas Knight Care Home is a modern, rebuilt facility in a historic location in the heart of Blyth. Thomas Knight Care Home is a residential and nursing home in the area of Blyth, which can accommodate... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care

Distinguished Care Group Reviews (83)

9.5

Distinguished Care Group has a Group Review Score of 9.5 (9.467) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Distinguished Care Group must have a Review Score.

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Review of Harwood Court from B K (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was very happy with how my mam was looked after at Harwood Court. All staff were genuinely friendly, helpful and caring. During her time there, she was always well looked after, which gave me great comfort. I would have no hesitation of recommending Harwood Court.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Harwood Court

Thank you so much. It was our great pleasure. We do take pride in our staff attitudes and their willingness to go the extra mile. I will be most happy to alert the team to your most appreciated review. Paul

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Review of Waterloo House from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I recently moved my mother to Waterloo House after her being in a previous care home. I can honestly say its the happiest and settled I've seen her in a long time. The staff have been fantastic not only with my mam but also with me and my family. Thanks to everyone at Waterloo House for their wonderful care.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

Thank you for your most kind recommendation of our care facility - we are very proud of the team at this care home as it is well known in the area that they go the extra mile and really get to know the people who choose to live with us and then care for them like their own. I will be delighted to pass on your generous comments to the manager and her team

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Review of Waterloo House from B D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would just like to thank all the staff for the care and support they have given my mother-in-law. Had it not been for Waterloo Care Home, giving my mother-in-law the security and safety she needed. Again, just a very big thank you to everybody at Waterloo Care Home.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

Thank you so much for your kind review. I will ensure the manager and her dedicated team receive your warm appreciation. Paul

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Review of Thomas Knight Care Home from Anita H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Loving the changed that have been implemented by the new manager Courtney. Carehome feels warm and welcoming and the service provided for my mother is excellent. I would recommend Thomas Knight highly to future families since Courtney has become manager. The staff are also excellent and I would like to give a special shout out to John and Leonor and Julie who takes my mum out.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Thomas Knight Care Home

Thank you Anita. I am so very pleased to learn of your satisfaction and indeed recommendation of our service. Courtney has been with us for 11 years and has worked her way upwards. We were delighted when able to appoint her to the manager role and she is so effective because of her longevity but...  

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Review of Thomas Knight Care Home from Linda C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carers who take care of my dad are respectful, kind and patient with him which is so important for us to see that he is happy to line there. My dad is settled and enjoys living here which ensures his wellbeing.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Thomas Knight Care Home

Thank you, Linda. We are always pleased to learn that those living with us, and their families, are being treated with kindness and respect. We have increased and continue to increase our activities offer and you may wish to understand more of the new vivacare system. Please speak with our new...  

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Review of Waterloo House from V C (Wife of Resident) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I'm so happy will all helpers. Staff all so nice and very helpful. I am and my husband David very satisfied.

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Review of Thomas Knight Care Home from C H (Niece of Resident) published on 8 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic care home, so happy my uncle has settled here, gives me peace of mind he is happy safe and well looked after. All the staff have catered to his needs and treat him as an individual. He wants for nothing.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Thomas Knight Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words of praise and encouragement. Our team work extremely hard and it really helps when I am able to pass on reviews and comments to them. I will ensure I pass on your kind remarks. Paul

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Review of Thomas Knight Care Home from John L (Nephew of Resident) published on 8 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Thomas Knight Care Home provides safe and thoughtful care for my Uncle Cecil. He is always treated with utmost respect and his dignity is always preserved. The home is always clean and presentable with no unpleasant odours or signs of disrepair. Thank you to the management and staff of Thomas Knight Care Home.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Thomas Knight Care Home

Thank you, John. It is always wonderful to be able to pass on thanks and congratulations to our manager and her team. I will ensure this is done and thank you for your kind review

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Review of Thomas Knight Care Home from Alan F (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff are all friendly and take care of my father. He is very hard to look after due to him being blind and dementia.

The team always have answers to my questions and when we have him out in a wheelchair around Blyth staff have crossed the road to speak to him.

It may not be the most modern building but the care for my dad is the most impotent thing and can't fault that.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Thomas Knight Care Home

Thank you. We very much appreciate the review. It's very comforting to know that even out of their duties our caring team take the time to cross the road to say hello to those out on their journeys. We have remodelled our environments across this last year to make best use of our building and with...  

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Review of Thomas Knight Care Home from Steven M (Son of Resident) published on 13 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am so happy that my parents are at Thomas Knight. The management and all of the staff are so approachable and go out of their way to talk about my parents. They don't treat it as a job, more like a vocation.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Thomas Knight Care Home

Thank you, Steven. we are so very pleased with your evaluation of our service. Your so right our management and our employees never see what they do as a job and every single one is handpicked for those values. I will ensure our teams are updated on your comments. Paul

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Review of Thomas Knight Care Home from M C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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John manager is superb. He is professional and always has time to talk to you each time we visit our dad. The staff also are excellent. They always smile and chat to you. They work very very hard. The home is so nice and spotless.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Thomas Knight Care Home

We are so very pleased that our manager and his team are providing such a positive care experience for your father and for you as a family. We chose John and we choose all our team because they are not only professionals but also amazingly human in their approach. I will be delighted to feed back...  

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Review of Thomas Knight Care Home from Susan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with my mums care, the care home staff are very friendly and treat my mum with respect and like family, alot of good emprovements have been made to make the standard alot better and I now feel that my mum is safe and looked after correctly with new changes by management and this buts my mind at rest and nothing seems to be a problem when I ask. The only concerns I have is laundry.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Thomas Knight Care Home

Thank you. We are delighted you welcome the many positive changes made to our service and that these put your mind at rest. I will be pleased to pass your kind review to our team. If there any issues which are of concern to you in regards personal laundry please speak to our home manager or feel free to contact me directly. We will only be too pleased to assist

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Review of Waterloo House from E S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Waterloo House have given support to both my father and our entire family. They have shown care and understanding to all.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

Thank you, Elizabeth. It is and has been our pleasure. Paul

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Review of Waterloo House from M W (Wife of Resident) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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In my experience this care home is second to none. The food is good as is cleanliness, but mainly the staff who are kind and caring and put themselves out and go above and beyond to care for and entertain their residents.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

Thank you. We are most pleased to find your review. I will ensure that the manager and her entire team and kept informed

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Review of Harwood Court from Janet S (Wife of Resident) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care home, made to feel very homely. Always clean and plenty of staff, which is lovely to see. They really made my husband feel welcome and safe, and he enjoyed all the activities. He spoke very highly of the food and entire team.

Thank you :)

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Harwood Court

Thank you, we are most grateful for your comments and rating. I will ensure the manager and whole team are aware of your kind review.

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Review of Waterloo House from L H (Cousin of Resident) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find the staff very caring towards the residents and treat them with respect, nothing is too much bother. Whenever I visit they are always friendly and kind.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

Thank you for your kind review. I will ensure the manager and team are updated

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Review of Waterloo House from Ann N (Friend of Resident) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Waterloo Care Home is a very friendly place to live. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is very nice as well. They do activities like games and have entertainment on which is good.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

Thank you for your kind review. I will ensure that the manager and her team are made aware

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Review of Waterloo House from A R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am happy with mams overall care 'Day Staff' are very good and attentive, night staff need to take a bit more care in the morning when getting mam up and dressed. For example wet bed not changed and vomit on bed not changed. Laundry has poisoned many of her light coloured clothes as well as shrinking them in dryer. It seems all colour go in the same wash.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

Thank you for your comments which are mixed as you have failed to raise any concerns with our home manager or to use our highly publicised complaints processes which we would like to offer to you. You make remarks which are not accurate and please afford the manager the opportunity to discuss the...  

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Review of Waterloo House from P B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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When my husband and I came to view this rest home for the first time with a view to finding a home for my mum we were met by the Deputy Manger who was pleased to show us around. We had looked at twos other care homes, and we chose Waterloo. Everyone we met was lovely including the residents. They were all so friendly and seems happy it felt like a home from home. Mum was given a lovely room, started to gain weight, is happy again. I would highly recommend Waterloo House Rest Home to anyone who asks.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I will ensure the manager, deputy and the whole team are made aware

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Review of Waterloo House from T N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Although my dad is currently receiving respite care at Waterloo House, the warm welcome and care has been first class. All of the staff, without exception, have been very helpful, kind and supportive. Nothing is any trouble and they have done everything possible to help my dad settle into his temporary , hopefully permanent home. I am very grateful for all of their hard work as it really does give me comfort and peace of mind knowing that my dad's needs are all taken care of. Thank you.

Reply from Paul Smith, Director and NI at Waterloo House

T N, we are delighted that your initial experiences of our care home are proving so positive for your dad. We look forward to any decisions in regards his long term future where we would continue to provide the warm, tender but fun care this home is renowned for - Paul

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Costs for care homes owned by Distinguished Care Group

Average costs per week for care homes owned by Distinguished Care Group by care type provided. The weekly fees are calculated using the starting price for self-funded care provided by Distinguished Care Group, based on 3 out of 3 settings.

Type of Care ProvidedAverage Weekly Cost
Residential Care£879
Residential Dementia Care£947
Nursing Care£879
Nursing Dementia Care£960
All Care Types£879

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs and individual requirements can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average costs per week for care homes owned by Distinguished Care Group by care type provided. The weekly fees are calculated using the starting price for self-funded care provided by Distinguished Care Group, based on 3 out of 3 settings.

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs and individual requirements can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

How many Care Homes does Distinguished Care Group own?

Distinguished Care Group own 3 Care Homes.

Which Distinguished Care Group Care Homes have the highest review score?

Harwood Court, Waterloo House & Thomas Knight Care Home have the highest review score.

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