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Ridley Park Care Home

Forster Street, Off Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 3BG
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the level of care my parent have received and the support given to the family has been exemplarTanya C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Ridley Park Care Home, Blyth
The atmosphere is peaceful and welcomingJ C(Husband of Resident/Service User)
Ridley Park Care Home, Blyth
I find the staff very caring and approachable and always take the time to listenJen B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Ridley Park Care Home, Blyth

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,260From £1,385
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,310From £1,440
Nursing CareFrom £1,550From £1,705

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.

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

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)

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9.6

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.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father was admitted to Ridley Park care home for respite care after a nasty fall and multiple fractures.
The care was fantastic, food second to none and they couldn't do enough.
The manageress runs a tight ship and the staff are always pleasant.

The establishment is a beautiful place and is so welcoming to all.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Advisor at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review of Ridley Park Care Home, we are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience and that your Father was well cared for during his stay. We appreciate your comments on the staff here and will share your comments with the care home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Services.

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Review from Susan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely fresh smelling facility. Homely, well-maintained residence. Beautiful gardens, friendly, professional staff.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review of Ridley Park, we are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience when visiting the care home. Your comments will be shared with the care home manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Margaret D (Relative of Resident) published on 25 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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After being transferred from hospital and previous care home, family feel very confident in saying we were made extremely welcome, and form the start, felt that right from day one, my father's care would be given and panned in a way in keeping with end of life car.e At this sad time in our lives we are happy that Dad is in a loving, caring and very pleasant environment and we wish to thank all concerned in Dad's care. Many thanks to you all.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review of Ridley Park care home, we are very pleased that you have been made to feel welcome. We are also pleased that your Dad is being well cared for and you are receiving support at this difficult time. We will share your comments with the care home manager, The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from S R (Wife of Resident) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home is very good, staff are really caring and approachable.

Reply from Natalie Krisman, Customer Service Adviser at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review and I am glad to hear that you are happy with the support at the home.

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Review from Elaine I (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I love Ridley Park Care Home. The only suggestion I would make and a change I would like to see, is a covered-in smoking area, due to the ages of residents and the weather, having to sit outside in the snow, rain and wind.

Thanks.

Reply from Natalie Krisman, Customer Services Administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

I'm glad to hear you love Ridley Park and thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

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Review from M B (Relative of Resident) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ridley Park is spacious, warm and comfortable. I have found all the staff to be friendly, approachable and very caring. They are always cheerful and ready to help with any problem. I cannot praise them enough. The residents are kept mentally stimulated by all the activities that take place both inside and out of the home. All the staff and I include the laundry and kitchen folk who tend to be forgotten, work extremely hard to make life comfortable for the residents. More staff would make life easier all round.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home.

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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel the care of my mother has not been up to the high standard she has previously received in recent months and this contributed to a bad fall. Some member of staff are hard working and exceptional carers, however, I feel the number of staff available on each shift is not enough and some carers seem to be lacking in qualifications/training. On many occasions, I arrive to find her upset as teeth and spectacles missing.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service

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Review from D M (Son of Resident) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father is treated with the utmost dignity respect and the highest level of care by all the staff within Ridley Park.

His care needs are met/exceeded on an ongoing basis. Staff are professional, caring and ensure that I am kept up to date with any relevant information. Activities have been designed with him in mind to enable him to participate which he enjoys.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

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Review from G S (Son of Resident) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Not enough relevant activities for my mother. Wrong type of encouragement used to entice my mother to attend activities.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service.

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Review from A M (Wife of Resident) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I consider Ridley Park Care Home to be clean, very caring staff to residents and family. They keep the residents happy with lots of fun and smiley faces. Do well in their jobs and attend to everything as soon as asked. Ridley Park is a very homely place, where everyone is very welcome.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review and kind words. It is the little things like a smile that makes all the difference.

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Review from S D (Resident / Service User) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant. Staff are wonderful. Care and service first class.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and staff.

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Review from Hilary Q (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum was a resident at Ridley Park from January 2016 until December 2017. The first few weeks were initially difficult for mum and her family adjusting to a new way of life. However, with the support of GP, social services and more importantly the staff, we all got there.

Shortly afterwards Ridley Park was taken on by Bupa and since then, along with a change in management, standards have improved enormously. Mum died in December 2017 peacefully with all her family around her the staff were amazing, right to the end. Thank you.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

So sorry to hear of your loss, Please accept our condolences. Thank you for your review and kind words. I hope that when you look back it gives you comfort knowing that your mum was safe and well cared for while she was in our care.

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Review from S D (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at the care home demonstrated the greatest care and compassion during the passing of my mother. All staff involved demonstrated the highest level of professionalism during the very difficult period, showing respect and providing great dignity to my mother and all her family who were around her during her final hours. I cannot thank all the staff involved enough.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

So sorry to hear of your loss, please accept our condolences. Thank you for your review and kind words about our staff. I hope that knowing that your mother was well cared for while in our care gives you some comfort.

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Review from Darrell L (Son of Resident) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are very friendly and provide an excellent standard of care towards my mother meeting all of her care needs. They also put on excellent activities that cater for all the needs of the residents.

The staff also go above and beyond what is expected of them in caring for my mother.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer services administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. I'm glad to know that your mum is enjoying the activities and is so well cared for. This must put your mind at ease knowing that she will be looked after when you are not there.

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Review from Georgina N (Resident / Service User) published on 26 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I moved into Ridley Park, I am enjoying my life here. Staff are very kind, food is very good. Company is great and I am very happy.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. It is lovely to hear that you have settled into the home and that you are happy and making new friends.

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Review from S R (Resident / Service User) published on 26 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Pleased that all the people have accepted me as I'm not from the area.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.

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Review from John S (Resident / Service User) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The food is quite good, the puddings are better!
The atmosphere is quite brilliant for me. They help in my phone calls and cash is safe.
They take me out on various outings which are very enjoyable.

All staff are friendly.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Mark S (Friend of Resident) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visited with my one year old son. All the staff and residents were lovely with him giving him juice and biscuits and playing with him. Made very welcome. The home is beautiful and very clean.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. I'm sure that your son made everyone's day and kept them amused.

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Review from Graham F (Friend of Resident) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Visited my friend. The home is beautiful, staff are friendly and offered coffee and cake with resident lovely experience.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review. Great to hear that you had a lovely experience while you visited your friend.

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Review from Ken A (Son of Resident) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Standard of cleanliness very high. Quality of food - excellent.

Reply from Rose Pickering, Customer Service Administrator at Ridley Park Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 31 August 2023
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires 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: 01 July 2026

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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