Scottlyn

Mile Road, Widdrington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5QR

01670790482

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 September 2020

Provider

Park View Care (North East) Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Scottlyn

Scottlyn is a residential care home in Northumberland, providing support for people with learning disabilities or autism. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Scottlyn is a residential care home providing accommodation and support for up to eight people with learning disabilities or autism. At the time of inspection, seven people were living at the service. The home provides person-centred support designed to enable residents to live meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence.

Following the previous inspection, the provider had strengthened quality assurance systems to monitor service quality and safety. Inspectors found sufficient improvement had been made and the provider was no longer in breach of regulations. When speaking with residents, one person expressed that they liked living at the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 October 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE61 5QR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 15 October 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 September 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 19 February 2020: Good
CaringPublished 19 February 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 19 February 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Scottlyn'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 Scottlyn, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Scottlyn, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Scottlyn'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