Blythgate Manor
Care home in Blyth, Northumberland
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Blythgate Manor is a purpose-built care home in Blyth, Northumberland, and part of the Prestwick Care Group. Its 60 beds are spread across four units, Alnwick, Bamburgh, Ford and Lindisfarne, which provide personal and nursing care. Each bedroom has an en-suite with a toilet and wash basin, and residents are encouraged to add photographs, ornaments and other treasured belongings. Communal bathrooms and shower rooms are available on every unit, and residents can move between units if their needs change.
The home is on a direct bus route with links to Cramlington, Morpeth, Ashington and Newcastle, and is close to local supermarkets, the town centre and the Northumberland coast. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in its 2026 report. Its key questions were graded Caring Outstanding, and Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led each Good.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
239 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Northumberland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £832 |
| 2025 | £882 |
What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Blythgate Manor is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE GABLES MEDICAL GROUP, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Blyth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Isabella Community Association Ltd
Age UK Day Centre, Pre-School Nursery, Youth Clubs, Toddler Groups, Karate, Various Adult Arts and Craft Classes, Community Garden, Over 50's exercise class, Zumba, Boot Camp, Women's Institute,…
Mind Active
Facilitating social inclusion activities with older people living in residential and nursing care homes, and community based wellbeing activities which also includes marginalised and isolated…
Age UK Northumberland
To promote the well being of people over the age of 50 in and around the county of Northumberland, helping to make life enjoyable and fulfilling.
Carers Northumberland
Provide services, support and information to all unpaid carers in Northumberland.
Lynemouth Day Centre Ltd
Day Centre for the elderly
The Hardman Centre
Provision of high quality services in supporting older people facing isolation or loneliness and for the parents of pre-school children seeking excellent early years education for their children
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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