Ryton Towers Residential Care Home is a luxury, 19th Century Manor House, which is situated in 2 acres of secluded private grounds, set within a conservation area, in the peaceful village of Ryton. Their 38 bedroom suites are designed to give residents luxury, privacy and independence. The home prides itself on providing expert, tailored care in a relaxed, friendly and comfortable setting.
At Ryton Towers, they recognise the importance of recreational activities, and have a dedicated activities coordinator, who plans each day based on the lifestyle preferences and abilities of the residents, and so there is a full programme of events available, both in and out of the home.
Their expert staff are always on-hand to answer any questions about this important next stage in yours or your loved ones life, and to guide you through the process, every step of the way. So come and visit Ryton Towers, and discover your kind of home.
Group: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
Person in charge: Donna McKenna (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 43 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's
Admission Information: Ages 65+.
Single Rooms: 43
Rooms with ensuite WC: 28
Facilities & Services: Day Care • Respite Care • Physiotherapy • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Ryton Towers: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.6 (maximum of 10) for Ryton Towers is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Ryton Towers in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.583 for Ryton Towers is calculated as follows: ( (77 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.583
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ryton Towers is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 8.6 positive Reviews (43 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 9 Reviews ÷ 8.6 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Ryton Towers has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) from 10 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Margaret G (Resident) on Tuesday 27 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Good manager. Friendly staff. Very nice bedroom. Something on the agenda every day. Lots to keep you busy. Feel safe here and beautiful gardens.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Diana F (Resident) on Tuesday 27 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
I'm very happy and satisfied with all that provided. Staff give help and support when required as far as they are able. The staff go out of their way when time permits.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by M D (Friend of Resident) on Tuesday 27 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
After a very shaky start on admission, apart from clothes going missing even though marked. Doctors and management listen to us. Now more settled.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Enid C (Resident) on Tuesday 27 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Been made welcome. I have been here for six years and during this time I have of being here, I have occupied a very nice room.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Brenda W (Resident) on Tuesday 27 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Very caring staff, can't do enough for me, very friendly. When I am sad they make me feel happy. Food is good. They help any way they can.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Susan L (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 24 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
My mother has lived in Ryton Towers for quite a few years. Standards are very good, staff are very caring and helpful. The food is very good for my mother as she has to have a soft diet, but when talking to the other residents, they don't like the new food.
I find that the home could do with decorating and brightening up but overall, I am happy with the care my mother gets from the caring staff.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Sophie Maccormack, Marketing Assistant at Ryton Towers responded to this review on 27 Nov 2017:
Hi Susan, thank you so much for your review. All of our menus are regularly reviewed with resident participation. Our catering partnership means that they are able to constantly review the nutritional content for all of our menus. We appreciate all of your feedback.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Derek M (Son of Resident) on Monday 23 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
Ryton Towers is a well-managed, immaculate and enormously friendly care home. In the time my mother has been there I cannot fault the approach of the staff, they are thoroughly professional, helpful and extremely affable. This is the second care home in which my mother has been a resident and the first was excellent but it difficult to articulate just how outstanding Ryton Towers is and still do the other justice. The home is extremely clean and the level of care my mother receives is truly outstanding in every respect. At all times the staff are always willing to help and when I have had questions about her care, the manager(s) and staff have gone the extra mile to ensure that they explained everything in detail. It is not difficult to see that care homes of Ryton Towers' standard are a rarely seen organisation, and much sought after.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Anne R (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 20 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
Care (in my experience) is excellent. Mother enjoying food very much. The activities arranged are very good with an exceptional coordinator. Entertainment provided is very good and enjoyed by most attending.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Norah D (Wife of Resident) on Friday 20 October 2017. Relates to September 2017.
Although my husband has only been in for 2 weeks, the staff have made him welcome and coping with his behaviour which is challenging.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Geoff T (Guardian of Resident) on Monday 27 July 2015. Relates to July 2015.
The care, accommodation, general environment and fellowship my aunt has enjoyed since moving into Ryton Towers surpasses all of our expectations. It is particularly pleasing that she seems to have a greater deal of independence whilst having the security and social interaction that Ryton Towers brings.
The management, staff and fellow residents have all made a great contribution to the way my aunt has settled in her 'new home from home'.
How likely would you be to recommend Ryton Towers? Extremely Likely
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February 2018
Job Title: Manager
Joined: 2016
Description:
With over 16 years experience in the care industry, Donna has grown to be a highly committed carer and manager, providing the highest standards of care. Donna has 3 years experience as a Deputy Manager, and 9 years as Manager. She has a wide range of skills and knowledge and works to exceptionally high standards, with a calm and considered approach. Donna has her NVQ Levels 2, 3 and 4, her Registered Managers Awards and NVQ Assessors Award.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2010
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Sarah has 8 years of experience within the care industry. She started working at Ryton Towers aged 17 as an apprentice, before becoming a junior carer until she was 18. Sarah has worked alongside great work colleagues, who helped her progress to Team Leader. In October 2016, Sarah applied and was successful for the role of Deputy Manager. She has her NVQ Levels 2, 3, 4, and is currently studying her NVQ Level 5.
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