Akari Care Limited
Crofton Court
Care home in Blyth, Northumberland
Operated by Akari Care
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Crofton Court is a 50-bed care home in Blyth, Northumberland, operated by Akari Care Limited. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, according to the 2023 inspection report.
The home provides care and support to residents, with a focus on meeting individual needs and preferences. Families considering a placement are encouraged to discuss priorities and requirements directly with the home to ensure it is a suitable match.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 March 2023 · Last inspected 1 March 2023
Inspectors found that people living at the home, and their relatives, felt it was safe and described staff as warm and caring, with a good sense of humour. Medicines were handled safely, there were enough staff, and people were supported to make their own choices, with the least restrictive approach used where needed. The home had improved since its previous inspection, and the provider's checks on quality were found to be robust.
- Accidents and incidents are recorded and reported correctly, and lessons are learnt to reduce repeat events.
- Building safety checks and fire safety measures were in place and monitored.
- Medicines were managed safely, with enough staff employed and a safe recruitment process.
- Improvements since the last inspection meant the provider was no longer in breach of regulations.
- Inspectors made a recommendation that the timing of fire drills be reviewed.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 |
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Local health safety net
Crofton Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 4.2 miles away. The local GP practice is MARINE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.1 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
Part of Akari Care
Crofton Court is one of 32 homes run by Akari Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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