Blyth Country House Care Home

Spital House, Spital Road, Blyth, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8DU

01909212137

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

8 February 2022

Provider

Hanumaan Limited

Beds

30 beds

About Blyth Country House Care Home

Blyth Country House Care Home brings a reassuring sense of warmth and comfort to the Nottinghamshire countryside, offering families the confidence that comes with a Good CQC rating. With its country house setting, it provides a calm and homely environment where residents can feel truly at ease. For families navigating the search for the right care, Blyth Country House offers a genuinely welcoming place to call home.

Blyth Country House Care Home is a nursing home providing care to 19 people, with capacity for up to 30. The service implemented effective infection prevention measures, including asking visitors to complete lateral flow device tests and providing personal protective equipment. During COVID-19 outbreaks, visits were restricted except for relatives of people nearing the end of their life, with alternative contact maintained through video calls, window visits and phone calls.

Staff received appropriate training on wearing PPE correctly and had ample supplies available.

The home maintained robust cleaning schedules covering frequently touched areas such as light switches and door handles. The registered manager completed regular infection prevention and control audits with prompt action on any issues identified. People and staff participated in regular testing schemes, and the provider's policies reflected current government guidance on infection control.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 March 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeDining Room

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists larger rooms with a seating area for visitors, alongside double-room accommodation for couples.
Residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms with belongings from home.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · S81 8DU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 11 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Blyth Country House Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Blyth Country House Care Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Blyth Country House Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Blyth Country House Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees