Tynedale House

Tynedale Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4LH

01670364660

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 December 2020

Provider

Northumberland County Council

Beds

30 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2015
GoodJun 2017
OutstandingFeb 2020

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2020.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Northumberland County Council runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North East: £897 a week for residential care and £1,164 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Tynedale House

Tynedale House is a residential care home in Northumberland, providing accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent observations of the service.

Tynedale House provides residential care and accommodation for up to 30 people with learning disabilities and/or autism, some of whom also have physical disabilities and dementia-related conditions. At inspection, 21 people were using the service. Staff had completed infection prevention and control training and worked with the local infection prevention and control nurse to meet local and national requirements.

The home had implemented additional cleaning schedules for high-touch surfaces throughout the day and had measures in place for essential visitors, with hand sanitisers available on arrival and departure. Service users were supported to understand safety measures during the pandemic, including social distancing where possible. The home participated in the national testing programme for all service users and staff, and quality assurance audits were regularly completed to ensure safe infection control practices and identify areas for improvement.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 December 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NE24 4LH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Physical 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 27 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 December 2020.

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

Read Tynedale House'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 Tynedale House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Tynedale House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Tynedale House'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