Bondcare
De Baliol
Nursing home in Newbiggin-by-the-sea, Northumberland
Operated by Bondcare
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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
De Baliol is a 59-bed care home operated by Bondcare in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland. It provides residential and nursing care for older people and younger adults, including those with dementia and physical disabilities. The home is designed with accessible facilities throughout, including lift access, assisted bathing facilities, and wheelchair access, with ensuite facilities in every bedroom.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 January 2020 · Last inspected 4 December 2019
Inspectors found a cheerful home where people, relatives and staff spoke positively about everyday life and the caring nature of staff. People felt safe, kept up their hobbies, went on trips out in the community and could use the garden. The report asks for more consistent dementia communication skills and more activities for people on the newer dementia care unit.
- People and relatives spoke positively about the caring nature of staff, and a relative saw staff comforting a family member.
- A consistent, stable staff team who knew people well looked after them.
- People felt safe, and systems were in place to protect them from abuse.
- Choice and control were supported, people were helped to continue their hobbies, and a minibus allowed trips into the local community.
- Some staff were more confident and skilled than others when communicating with people living with dementia, and further dementia training was planned.
- Inspectors discussed with the registered manager more meaningful activities that staff could do with people on the dementia care unit.
- The dementia care unit was still relatively new and developing, and quality checks were to include the experiences of people with dementia-related conditions.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
63 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £832 |
| 2025 | £882 |
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Local health safety net
De Baliol is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 8 miles away. The local GP practice is SEATON PARK MEDICAL GROUP, 2.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newbiggin-by-the-sea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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
Mid Northumberland U3a
Our charitable purpose is the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities…
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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