The Oaks Care Home

Durban Street, Blyth NE24 1PN
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  • The Oaks Care Home, Blyth
The Oaks Care Home is purpose-built in a quiet residential area near the town centre. The Oaks offers residential care for individuals who are frail or in need of support, and nursing care for people with more serious health conditions. The home also specialises in providing care for people who are living with dementia.

Together with professional care and aspiring to high standards of health, hygiene and nutrition, The Oaks also offers residents a comprehensive activities programme in order to ensure that residents continue to pursue existing interests, and develop new ones.

On the ground floor, the home has an open plan lounge and two separate dining areas as well as a newly-revamped hair dressing salon. Gardens wrap around the home and are easily accessed by residents during the warmer months.
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Care Provided by The Oaks Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1193
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1193
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1193
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1193
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1193
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1193
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1193
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1193

The home does not charge any top-ups on local authority or self-funded fees.
The fees charged cover all of a resident's care needs, meals and activities.
However, there are additional costs for hairdressing, chiropody and dentistry.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Oaks Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • John Logan (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • We accept referrals from the local authority, hospitals and people who fund their own care.
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (45)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • The home encourages family and friends to visit. However, they operate protected mealtimes in order to help residents focus on the nutritious meals prepared by the catering team. The home asks that visitors avoid arriving during meals.

Parking

  • There is ample parking onsite.

The Oaks Care Home Reviews (56)

9.7

The Oaks Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Oaks Care Home has 56 reviews.

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Review from I B (Son of Resident) published on 13 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy with care.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you Ian for your comments , we strive not only to maintain but improve in everything we do

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Review from Joyce G (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother in law is well looked after and I feel happy that he is in The Oaks.
Anything that I have a problem with is sorted instantly. Thank you.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you for your review of the home. Please be aware we are always improving our service to ensure the highest possible standards of care.

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Review from G H (Son of Resident) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with my mothers care and staffs interaction with her.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you for your review. We continue to strive to improve our standards and ensure the highest quality of care.

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Review from G S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mam has been a resident for three years now and is very settled. She enjoys the company and is happy with her environment.
Staff are always pleasant and willing to help.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you for your review. Our facilities have recently been refurbished and redecorated and we are continually improving the service.
Our activity programme is wide and varied with all staff joining in. If you have any ideas which can help us please feel free to contact me further

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Review from Mark G (Son of Resident) published on 20 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy with the home and staff.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are striving to continually achieve the highest standards of care at all times.

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Review from James H (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly and attentive. Mum seems settled and comfortable so I am happy with the situation.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are constantly improving our service in all areas and welcome your comments.

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Review from R S (Husband of Resident) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care my wife receives from everyone at the home.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you for your review.

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Review from Linda C (Wife of Resident) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very impressed with the home and ALL the staff. My husband is very well cared for and all hi needs are met.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you for your review.

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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The review was very thorough. Everything covered well. I've noticed a much-needed improvement in the home over the recent months, much better throughout.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you for your review, we are currently refurbishing and redecorating all communal areas of the home.

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Review from H F (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with everything, they all do a fantastic job. 10/10.
Reply from Ann Mielnik, Home Manager at The Oaks Care Home

Thank you so much for your review, it is nice to know we are doing a good job.

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Review from Peter W (Nephew of Resident) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find The Oakes Care Home in Blyth a good care home. The staff and management are very good and keep you well informed. They are always there to discuss the care of the resident you represent.
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Review from Carol O (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This care home provides a clean, safe and happy environment for all its residents. Staff are very caring and cater to the many varied needs of the residents. All staff are very courteous and friendly towards relatives. Management are very approachable and have an open-door policy. They continue to implement
new ideas to provide a stimulating environment.
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Review from John R (Relative of Resident) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kind and helpful staff.
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Review from Richard E (Husband of Resident) published on 23 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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Review from Elizabeth C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we first came here we had a feeling that it was a friendly and caring home. Dad settled in really well which showed to me that he was well cared for and trust the people that cares for him. As a family we are always welcome, never made to feel uncomfortable and we feel happy that Dad
is in a safe secure environment.
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Review from Sylvia W (Wife of Resident) published on 22 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been here for 9 years. I feel very welcome, it's like a home from home and I visit every day. The staff are absolutely fantastic. I cannot fault them at all, they are like family. I am so happy with my husbands care and I always have been.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.702)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10 for The Oaks Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.802 for The Oaks Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (83 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 101 Ratings = 4.802
  2. 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Oaks Care Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 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 45 registered maximum number of service users is 9, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 Aug 2023

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Andrea Fox

Job Title: Regional Manager - Acting Home Manager Joined: 2025

As Regional Manager, Andrea oversees the delivery of person-centred care. She is currently acting manager at The Oaks Care Home ensuring a smooth transition between Home Managers and continuing delivery of first class care.

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