
the level of care my parent have received and the support given to the family has been exemplarTanya C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The atmosphere is peaceful and welcomingJ C(Husband of Resident/Service User)

I find the staff very caring and approachable and always take the time to listenJen B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the level of care my parent have received and the support given to the family has been exemplarTanya C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The atmosphere is peaceful and welcomingJ C(Husband of Resident/Service User)

I find the staff very caring and approachable and always take the time to listenJen B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Ridley Park is a purpose-built care home, ideal for residential and nursing care needs, welcoming both short and long term stays. The home also provides residential dementia care.
There are so many places to relax. Residents can have their nails or hair done before taking a twirl in the ballroom. They can enjoy a coffee in the café or a drink in the bar, and then see a film in...
Care Provided by Ridley Park 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
- For a maximum of 59 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ridley Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ridley Park Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lindsay Donoghue(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (59)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (59)
Parking
- Plenty of parking both on-site and on the street.
Ridley Park Care Home Reviews (105)
Ridley Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.568) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ridley Park Care Home has 105 reviews.
This is my second stay at Ridley Park, and as before, I found the experience excellent. All of the staff were kind, caring and very professional. My only criticism would be the food. As the sole vegetation, the choices on the menu were somewhat limited, but the staff have a lot to do and did their best to accommodate my needs. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words about Ridley Park, it's great to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us for a second time. We will certainly pass your feedback on to the team regarding the choice of vegetarian food to help them continuously improve their service.
A great deal of effort had been put in by the staff to make the event a success. There was a beautiful buffet, a quiz and music.
What really made it special was the lovely friendly atmosphere and the strong sense of community. Thank you to all involved!
We appreciate you sharing your experience with our home. We want our home to feel like a community, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel a part of it. Feedback like yours inspires us to continue to provide the very best care. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything more we can do.
Dad was able to go to the bar and order a pint and a round of drinks for the family.
The catering staff did an amazing job preparing the canapés which were beautiful to look at and very tasty. So much time and care was taken in the presentation.
We all enjoyed the quiz but the singalong made the night. Everyone was singing along and there was so much laughter.
It was also lovely to have a little dance with dad.
Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the social evening at Ridley Park with your family. We can't wait to welcome you back to the next one!
Our nana moved in recently and has settled in well thanks to the homely feel and welcoming staff. The rooms are a great size and have a nice view from the window. The food seems good and it is great that residents are encrouaged to eat together but also have the option of eating in their room if it suits them better. The building is well secured but it is nice and easy for family to visit.
Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Nana always feels happy here and has settled into her new home really well. The staff are amazing with her and lovely to our family, which makes us more settled knowing Nana is safe and looked after. The food, facilities and her room are all great and the events and activities are regularly happening keeping Nana stimulated and involved. It is a lovely place.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is well cared for.
I frequently visit this home to see two relatives, I find it most welcoming and the staff are approachable. I would find no hesitation recommending to others. My relative recently had a minor issue it was brought to the attention of the staff, which was resolved in less than 24 hours. With so many residents I believe this to be quite prompt and impressive. I'm grateful for the efforts of the staff.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear words like "welcoming" and "approachable" being used to describe our care. It's wonderful to know that you feel your loved one has been well cared for- that's exactly what we strive for. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Ridley Park has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. There are several lounge areas where residents and visitors can sit together, which made visits much more enjoyable for our family. On nice days we were able to take my brother outside in his wheelchair and sit with him in the front garden to enjoy some fresh air.
There are regular activities during the week which help keep residents engaged and entertained. The home also arranges occasional entertainment, such as singers and visits from small animals, which always seem to bring a lot of smiles.
The staff are kind, supportive and genuinely caring. They took the time to talk with my brother and showed a real interest in him as a person. Our family visited often and were always made to feel welcome.
We are grateful for the care my brother received and would happily recommend Ridley Park to others.
We appreciate you taking the time to write this during what must be a very difficult time. Providing peace of mind for families is one of our top priorities, so your words mean a lot. Your comments are a testament to the dedication of everyone in the home. We are saddened to hear about your loss...
I am so glad that myself and my sister moved my dad to Ridley Park. The care and treatment are excellent. The staff are very positive respectful and caring in there approach to my dad. As a family we wished we'd moved my dad to this home earlier than we did. I would recomend this home to anyone that needed to place there loved one into nursing home. I will recommend this home to my professional colleagues. The staff listen to my family about my dad needs.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that your dad has settled in comfortably with us at Ridley Park care home. Your comments are a testament to the dedication of everyone in the home. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything more we can do.
We are new to the care home as my mother-in-law has recently been placed here. We are so impressed by the care she is being given and how fabulous the staff are. The home is clean and welcoming.
It's always encouraging to read reviews like this. We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with the high standards of care provided and the clean environment at Ridley Park Care Home. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything more we can do.
If I could give 0 stars. I would have. Today, sadly my uncle passed away at 1am. My sister who was next of kin was contacted repeatedly by staff. Not once when they phoned they offered any condolences. The first thing they said was "is he getting buried or cremated" my sister was in shock as they never told her my uncle had passed. Then they called again and laughed and said "well we can't just leave a body in the care home it needs to be refrigerated" myself and my sister when to a funeral directors before going to the home. I asked who spoke to my sister it was a nurse who was present. I asked her where her compassion was and she extremely snotty and again did not apologize. As we were leaving the financial admin asked my sister to sign a contract. I said no as our uncle had only just passed and today was the not the day. She turned around and said " you have an attitude problem" known fine well I had just lost my uncle. The worst compassion and empathy home I've known.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. At Bupa Care Homes we take all concerns raised extremely seriously and we will fully investigate the issues you have raised. A member of our team will be in touch.
A very positive experience for me and my visits. My friend has been at Ridley Park for 10 months. Her health has improved with the attention that she has had from medics. She is very content in herself and enjoys the activities. All staff are so helpful and pleasant when I visit.
Your review means a great deal to our team and we're so grateful you shared your experience. We are so pleased to hear that your friend has settled in comfortably with us- we aim to provide the best level of care possible to all of our residents. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Lovely care home lovely staff clean comfortable.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It is always nice to hear words like "lovely" and "comfortable" being used to describe our care. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything more we can do.
Most helpful staff in caring for Sian at no time we have nothing to complain about. Food care above our expectations the stay in care home was way beyond our hopes. Wishing all the staff good health and happiness, merry xmas and massive thanks to all.
It's always encouraging to read reviews like this. Hearing that our care brings you peace of mind truly means so much to us and it is always lovely to hear words like "Helpful" being used to describe our staff. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything more we can do.
I feel safe here and I'm well looked after.
We appreciate you sharing your experience with our home. It's wonderful to know that you feel well cared for- that's exactly what we strive for. We will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service.
My step father is happy at Ridley Park. He is well cared for by very caring staff. His only concern is sometimes having to wait for personal care, as no hoist is available. He would also prefer his breakfast a little earlier, as sometimes there is only a 2 hour gap between breakfast and lunch.
It is always nice to hear words like "Caring" being used to describe our Staff. Our resident's health and well being is an absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service.
First impression of Ridley Park were excellent - light, bright rooms for residents. Very good communal areas with fresh decor and quality furnishings. The staff were welcoming and helpful from day 1. Varied activities daily with the resident encouraged to participate, but equally respected private time. For relatives, Ridley Park provides peace of mind knowing loved ones are cared for, treated with dignity and importantly, safe.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. It is always nice to hear words like "Welcoming" and "Helpful" being used to describe our Staff. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Homely and welcoming interior, well-kept communal areas, clean, lovely touches in the dining areas (tables set beautifully), friendly staff and gardens are pretty. Shout out to the carers - caring and go above and beyond. Home-cooked food looks and smells delicious.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear words like "Friendly" being used to describe our Staff. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
All good. I am satisfied with the care home.
Thank you for your feedback. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Very good, mother enjoys being here.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind review. We are pleased to hear that your Mother is enjoying her stay at Ridley Park Care Home and that you are impressed with the high standards of care provided. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
The dementia unit staff in particular are fantastic. I feel my Mum and Dad are very well looked after and I can relax at home knowing they are safe and happy. Thank you.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Mum and Dad in our care. It is lovely to hear comments like "Amazing" and Fantastic" to describe our Staff. We hope to continue providing your Mum and Dad with the best possible care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 August 2023Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 01 July 2026We provide nursing, residential and residential dementia care for short and long stays. Please call us to find out latest availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridley Park Care Home
What types of Care is Ridley Park Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ridley Park Care Home have?
There are 59 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ridley Park Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ridley Park Care Home to the centre of Blyth?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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