Flexible Support Options Limited (Thorntree Way)
13-15 Thorntree Way, Blyth, NE24 4LS
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 12 December 2019
Last inspected 19 January 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 9 Apr 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Marine Medical Group
1.3 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Asda Pharmacy
0.2 mi
9 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.6 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Northumberland (2025–26)
£882
per week, residential
£883
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
23.4% of people in Northumberland are aged 65 or over
44
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Flexible Support Options Limited
8
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.