Bay View
Whitley Bay

The building where Bay View House is situated was originally constructed in 1907 and first operated as a hotel under the name The Waverley. It was later renamed the Rex Hotel in the 1930s. The Rex Ballroom was a must-visit venue for those who wanted to be ‘seen’ and entertained, hosting renowned artists such as Billy Connolly, Status Quo, Gerry Rafferty, and Lindisfarne

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Helen Johnson

Home Manager

We’re delighted to welcome Helen to her new role as Home Manager at Bay View, where her extensive experience and passion for elderly care will be a tremendous asset to our new care home. Helen began her career in healthcare as a Healthcare Assistant in the NHS in 1979. She also worked as a Medical Records Clerk before completing her RGN training at Harrogate Hospital, qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 1984. Since then, she has dedicated 33 years of her career to working in care of the elderly. Throughout her career, Helen has gained a wide range of clinical experience, including roles as a surgical relief nurse, a theatre nurse, and as the manager of the Kielder Unit at North Tyneside General Hospital which is a specialist unit for patients with delirium. With over 30 years of management experience, Helen has held various senior roles, ranging from Home Manager to Operations Manager. She has also worked as a trainer for overseas nurses, having gained her teaching qualification from Northumbria University. Helen has a deep passion for dementia care, driven not only by her professional background but also by personal experience. She understands first-hand the profound impact dementia can have on both residents and their families and is committed to improving the lives of those affected through compassionate, high-quality care.

What We Offer

83 bedrooms
4 penthouse suites
WiFi
Shower ensuite facilities
Meeting rooms
12 lounges including private family lounges/li>
cinema rooms
roof terrace

(* these services carry an additional cost)

About

Bay View House fronts directly onto the beautiful sandy beaches and scenic vistas of the coastal town of Whitley Bay, regularly voted by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK. From the property, you can see the historic St Mary’s Lighthouse to the north and the coastal village of Cullercoats to the south.

Whitley Bay offers a range of local amenities, from a vibrant playhouse to the beautifully restored Spanish City dome, an iconic 1910 landmark that now houses entertainment, dining, and leisure venues. The town also features classic seaside arcades and amusement centres, enhancing its traditional coastal charm.

Bay View also benefits from excellent road, bus, and rail connections, providing easy access to the wider North East of England, including the major city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Additionally, sea and ferry services are just a few miles away in nearby North Shields.