Ridley Park Care Home

Forster Street, Off Plessey Road, Blyth NE24 3BG
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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 the home's cinema. And their reminiscence room helps recapture old memories. The wrap-around garden has patios for enjoying the fresh sea air. There’s a greenhouse for growing produce and raised beds.

All bedrooms have ensuite facilities, and for those requiring a larger living space, premier rooms with their own garden and front door are also available.

A range of tasty home-cooked meals are freshly prepared by the homes own chef who takes into account individual nutritional requirements. Residents may dine in the pleasant dining room or in the privacy of their own room if preferred.

At Ridley Park, a busy programme of activities is available, while hobbies and interests are encouraged to promote an independent, healthy and active lifestyle.
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Care Provided

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 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

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.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lindsay Donoghue (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (92)

9.6

Ridley Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.630) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ridley Park Care Home has 92 reviews.

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Review from Jonathan M (Son of Resident) published on 26 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
During the early part of February, my 97-year-old mother was very poorly and started to refuse food and drink. There was a concern that she was heading towards end of life. Given the situation, the Ridley Park management team granted me daily access to visit my mother in her room. Each visit being proceeded
by the lateral flow Covid-19 test and the wearing of full PPE once inside the care home. The combination of superb nursing and care by all staff along with the stimulus provided by my regular presence, resulted in my mother starting to eat and drink again. Slowly, but surely, she became stronger, and her overall health is now much improved. My experience over the past month or so has further reinforced my view, consistently held over the three years that my mother has been a resident, that Ridley Park is an excellent care home.
Reply from Penelope Kudelnitzky, Customer Service Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review. I am so happy to read that your mother thrived in our care home and that her health is improving. Thank you for trusting us with your loved one’s care. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you or your mother whilst in our home.

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Review from Irene N (Niece of Resident) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wouldn't like to take the responsibility of recommending a nursing home to anybody. I do however tell everybody who asks how delighted I am with the care my Aunt receives at Ridley Park. The home is always spotless. The laundry is excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. I was so please to see
everybody again this week after visiting was allowed. I would like to thank the staff for all their hard work throughout the last year.
Reply from Penelope Kudelnitzky, Customer Service Advisor at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your understanding during such a difficult time. We appreciate it is very hard not being able to see your loved one for such a long time. I am so happy that you feel your Aunt is well cared for and that you have taken the time to thank our staff at the home. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help.

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Review from Stephen R (Son of Resident) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my mother and father have been cared for extremely well by the friendly staff. The facilities are excellent.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from Kirsti A (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, including my mom, we came to the conclusion that my mom needed full-time care. From contacting the home to the present day, everyone has been helpful and very supportive. My mom is now settled and very very happy which is such a relief. I can't thank the staff enough especially at this
present time dealing with Covid.
Reply from Melanie Cope, Customer Service Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are so glad your family feel helped and supported under our care, please let us know if there is anything further we can do for you!

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Review from Lisa B (Niece of Resident) published on 16 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my Aunty moved into Ridley Park the staff within The Dunes Unit have been amazing. She has additional needs and all throughout her care they have shown her respect, dignity, and love. My Aunt is such a private and quiet lady but has built up some fabulous relationships with the staff and
they treat her like a member of their own family. I couldn't ask for anything more.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

We are very happy to hear you are satisfied with the quality of our care.
Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from M D (Son of Resident) published on 2 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I live over 300 miles from the home so my direct experience is limited to occasional visits, however, I am in very regular remote contact and overall these indicate a well run and very caring establishment. It was most welcoming but not altogether surprising that it has performed so powerfully during
the COVID-19 crisis to date.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.

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Review from M G (Son of Resident) published on 2 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
the staff understand my mother's needs and ensure she has the support she needs, whether it be eating, bathing, medical or absolutely anything else. My brother and sisters are totally satisfied with they're my mother receives and most importantly my mother is very happy to call Ridley Park her home.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mothers in our care. Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from M B (Sister of Resident) published on 19 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home gives a very good impression from the gardens and entrance with cafe, etc (very useful), the staff who are pleasant and helpful, they are kind to the residents which are mostly what is required. The food is good and plentiful and sandwiches are available if required. Activities are usually
adequate (not available now so much because of social distancing), more could be provided at times but residents are not always interested. Musical entertainment is popular especially the old songs they know (one singer brought props which they liked).
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Advisor at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We really appreciate your comments.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has now been in this care home for nearly nine years and throughout that time has always been given the best of care. Mum's level of care has remained at a very high standard even through these awful times. The staff are caring, hard-working and very friendly and I am so pleased I found this
care home for Mum.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Advisor at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your praise. We are very pleased to hear you are satisfied with the standard of our care.

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Review from Tracie J (Niece of Resident) published on 15 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ridley Park is a very beautiful care home. Our aunty is extremely well cared for and looked after. The staff are always supportive and willing to help. Especially being a carer myself I know the pressures this pandemic has caused. So well done to every single one of you. Thank you.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Advisor at Ridley Park Care Home

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such lovely comments.

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Review from Hope (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ridley Park is a wonderful home for my dad. He is consistently well looked after and the staff go above and beyond for him and us. They take amazing care of him and are always helpful with every element of his life. The home is always clean and they keep a very high level of hygiene with him. Dad enjoys
the food and activities and they make such an effort with special days and occasions. I cannot thank everyone enough for the care they give him. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is well settled and feeling cared for and looked after. Thank you for the kind words.

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Review from Pamela J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
General cleanliness and hygiene are excellent. I have never noticed any unpleasant smells (e.g. urine), even on the nursing unit. Very welcoming at the main entrance and on the nursing floor with notice boards, flowers, pictures, books, etc. giving a homely ambience. The managers and staff have been
attentive towards Dad and welcoming to myself at all times, despite very complicated family and interpersonal relationships. All my questions have been taken up and answered. I am a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist and therefore often shared my ideas and concerns with clinical staff. These have always been gratefully accepted and acted upon. Dad's opinions are also respected and he is always involved in decisions re his care and comfort. His room is pleasant and well equipped. The care staff, cleaning/housekeepers/handyman are really involved and are Dad's friends, often enjoying a joke and laughter with him.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for such lovely comments, it is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.

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Review from Sally E (Mother of Resident) published on 19 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ridley Park is a very comfortable and welcoming home - my daughter settled in really quickly, and I have always been made to feel really welcome.
The quality of both the nursing and care provided is excellent, and all members of staff are very friendly and supportive.
Everything is done to make
sure she is comfortable and happy.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Advisor at Ridley Park Care Home

We are very happy to hear you daughter feels well looked after and comfortable. Thank you for trusting us with her care.

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Review from Gillian B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum died at Ridley Park Care Home this week and her care over the period of her last illness and death has been absolutely amazing. The carers have cared for Mum with such skill, tenderness and concern but also looked after the family as Mum's life drew to a close. I was able to stay with Mum for
the last 2 nights of her life and couldn't have had more done to support me. As a family we were accorded the privacy needed at this sad time but we knew we only needed to ask and help was closeby. We really felt the love from all the staff and are so grateful they helped Mum have a death with dignity and family around.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

We are very saddened about your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences and please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help.

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Review from Jeffrey B (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is an excellent home. I'm very happy with the service provided. They look after my mother very well. Her food is always mashed which helps a great deal. The only thing is I would like the home to provide the number entry on the door because sometimes I have to wait 10 minutes to gain entry!
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We will certainly discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help us continually improve our service.

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Review from N B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has lived in Ridley Park for 7 months now. The staff team take care of all of his needs professionally. The building/facilities are of a high standard however, in my view it is the staff team that make the home the excellent standard that it is.
All the staff are friendly and welcoming and
support the families as well as the residents.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for the kind comments.

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Review from A G (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Following a serious fall by my mother at home, both parents had to leave their marital home for residential care. Dad was offered a residential care place whilst mam recuperated in the hospital. Dad was assisted to settle in with the utmost empathy, unit mam was able to take up her nursing care placement.
What could have been a very difficult time adjusting to such a major life change, has been greatly eased by the extremely caring and attentive staff. A huge relief for the family.


Mam was admitted into nursing care following a serious fall. She was able to join dad who had earlier been admitted into residential care, a great comfort to the family. As a former nurse, mam has high expectation of nursing care, but we have certainly not been disappointed. The caring, professional staff who attend to her every need following a recent stay in hospital. Mam was greeted with a "welcome home" what more can I say!

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy are hear your parents feel at home. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you or your family.

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Review from Jacqueline J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Whilst we fully appreciate the care that is being offered by the staff and are very thankful that my mother-in-law secured a place in Ridley Park, we do have an ongoing question in respect of the staff numbers on duty at any given time in Dunes.
Whenever we visit my mother-in-law, the staff always
appear to be rushed off their feet and under stress.
This has caused us to think about the time the staff have available to spend with residents to give them that added value that they deserve at this stage in their life.
The food is very good and the facility is generally very clean and tidy.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. There is always something we can improve, so we will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help us continually improve our service.

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Review from Stuart R (Son of Resident) published on 10 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we walked in the door it felt like the place we wanted mum to be. The place is lovely and homely and the staff so friendly and caring. Mum has been at Ridley Park 8 weeks now and she is very happy. They also look after my dad who visits mum every day. They make him feel so welcome. We
had issues with mum's personal care and nutrition prior to moving mum into Ridley Park but now she's showering regularly and eating well. Very pleased.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your praise. We hope to continue providing your mother with the best possible care, therefore do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything else we can do.

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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad has settled into life at Ridley Park really well. He has a lovely pleasant room and is very comfortable in his new surroundings. The staff are lovely and work very hard to ensure all of dads needs are met. They also made a lovely fuss of him on a recent big birthday.
Thank you all.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your praise. We are delighted to hear your father feels like a part of our Ridley Park Family. Thank you again, for trusting us with your fathers care.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.630)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.630) out of 10 for Ridley Park Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.630 for Ridley Park Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (196 Excellents x 5) + (92 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.63
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ridley Park Care Home is based on 25 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 + 0.1 = 4
    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 59 registered maximum number of service users is 11.8, which has been reached with 25 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: 31 Aug 2023

Overall Good

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

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 08 Sep 2025

We provide nursing, residential and residential dementia care for short and long stays. Please call us to find out latest availability.

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