Percy House

Blyth · NE24 2DS

Care type
Nursing Home
Weekly fees
Fees not published
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Feb 2020
Capacity
18 beds
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What the evidence shows

Percy House is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Feb 2020).

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Learning disability support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: recent disappointment

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Percy House Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Northumberland
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
38%
Floors
3
Opened
1976
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Percy House Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Dec 2019

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Registered Manager
Jill Locker
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support, mental health support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
  • Mental health support
  • Nursing care
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability
Mental health
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Depression
Schizophrenia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Autism Spectrum

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Jill Locker

Percy House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Fees are not published here. Ask the home for an assessed weekly quote, including care and extras.

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Percy House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Percy House specialises in supporting adults with enduring mental health problems, Autism and mild/moderate learning disabilities.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

50-52 Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, NE24 2DS

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
300m

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

338m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected January 2024)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

2 activities listed

Exercise Classes
Games & Quizzes

Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

WiFi
TV Lounge
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Percy House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Percy House

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  1. Ask about recent changes in management or staff

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

  3. Request examples of how concerns are handled promptly

  4. Observe staff interactions with residents during your visit

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Percy House

What does the inspection rating for Percy House show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Percy House a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 3.9 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Are Percy House's care home fees published?

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Does Percy House accept NHS or local authority funding?

Percy House accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Percy House a nursing home or a residential care home?

Percy House is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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How many beds does Percy House have?

Percy House has 18 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Percy House?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 3.9 out of 5.

Are Percy House's reviews enough to make a decision?

Percy House's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Percy House safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Percy House is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Percy House?

Percy House is operated by PERCY HOUSE LIMITED (Company registration number: 06545694). Ownership type: independent.

Has Percy House had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Percy House in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Percy House's provider?

Percy House's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 30 April 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Percy House?

Ask Percy House how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Percy House?

Before choosing Percy House, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Blyth to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Percy House's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Percy House looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Percy House's food hygiene rating?

Percy House currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 17 January 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Percy House?

When visiting Percy House, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Percy House?

Our visit checklist for Percy House starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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