Hill Care Group
The Oaks Care Home
Care home in Blyth, Northumberland
Operated by Hill Care Group
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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
The Oaks Care Home is a purpose-built home in Blyth, Northumberland, operated by Hill Care Group. It stands close to the town centre in a quiet residential area, with transport links into town and to the beach, and local amenities within walking distance. The home provides residential and nursing care for people living with dementia. Each resident has an individual assessment before moving in, followed by a personalised care plan. The home is registered for 45 beds.
Residents can eat in one of three dining rooms or in their own rooms, and family members are welcome to join them for meals. Facilities include three lounges, a hair salon and nail bar, and a lift serving the building. Visiting dentists, opticians and chiropodists attend regularly, and an activities coordinator arranges one-to-one sessions, reminiscence activities, games and outings. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2025 report, with Well-led rated Inadequate.
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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
239 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
The Oaks Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, 4.4 miles away. The local GP practice is RAILWAY MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 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 Hill Care Group
The Oaks Care Home is one of 32 homes run by Hill Care Group 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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