At Don Thomson House, so many of the dedicated team have been with the home for many years, providing that wonderful continuity of care. And with just 28 bedrooms, the home has such a warm, family feel.
The teams provide residential and dementia care, as well as a respite care breaks, which can be pre-booked. These are perfect for those caring for loved ones at home. You can book a short...
At Don Thomson House, so many of the dedicated team have been with the home for many years, providing that wonderful continuity of care. And with just 28 bedrooms, the home has such a warm, family feel.
The teams provide residential and dementia care, as well as a respite care breaks, which can be pre-booked. These are perfect for those caring for loved ones at home. You can book a short break to recharge the batteries, knowing your relative or partner is in safe hands and enjoying a short holiday too.
The large gardens are a beautiful spot to relax with family and friends, who are welcome at any time. Residents often enjoy afternoon tea here, as well as summer barbecues. The home has its own gardening club – and a resident pheasant called Geoffrey!
Inside, the home has recently been refurbished, with lots of warm and welcoming spaces to relax in, from cosy lounges to a hair salon, where residents can enjoy regular appointments with a mobile hairdresser.
The bedrooms are beautifully decorated, and many of the ground floor rooms have direct access to the gardens, which are surrounded by wheelchair friendly pathways.
There are so many activities to enjoy, from gentle exercises to pampering sessions. Some of the residents enjoy religious services in the heart of the home, while others prefer games or gardening.
The residents enjoy delicious home-cooking each day in the dining rooms. The chef prepares everything from home-made soups and roast dinners with all the trimmings, to freshly baked cakes for afternoon tea. And every week there is fish and chip Friday!
The team follows Sanctuary Care’s Enriching Lives Framework, based on the six senses people need to feel happy and fulfilled – a sense of achievement, belonging, continuity, significance, purpose, and security. This focusses on what residents love to do and what they want to achieve, making their care even more person-centred.
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Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2026 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1424 but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
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Don Thomson House Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.672) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Don Thomson House Residential Care Home has 44 reviews.
A two weeks respite time was booked for my husband from Thursday 6th to Thursday 20th August 2020. This has meant that Don Thomson House Residential Care Home and I are complying with all the current covid19 restrictions. I am not allowed into the building. All pre-booked daily visits for us are in...
A two weeks respite time was booked for my husband from Thursday 6th to Thursday 20th August 2020. This has meant that Don Thomson House Residential Care Home and I are complying with all the current covid19 restrictions. I am not allowed into the building. All pre-booked daily visits for us are in the garden/outside. He is taking this time to work out his personal/physical/mental condition now, in order to cope with daily life. I, his wife, carer fulltime, have welcomed the strong professional help given to both of us. He is receiving serious, medical, kind care from all the workers in Don Thomson House Residential Care home. He is safe, eating, always clean and properly dressed. He tries to socialise when he is able. Both of us totally appreciate all his care and can highly recommend Don Thomson House Residential Care Home.
Lovely home. Very friendly and helpful.
Lovely home. Very friendly and helpful.
From the assessment of Dad prior to being accepted into the home, we (my husband and I) have been extremely happy with Dad's care and we know he is safe and well looked after 24/7. Plus, he settled in really well and quickly which says a lot!!
From the assessment of Dad prior to being accepted into the home, we (my husband and I) have been extremely happy with Dad's care and we know he is safe and well looked after 24/7. Plus, he settled in really well and quickly which says a lot!!
Thank you for your kind words about our home and team. It is wonderful to hear how well he has settled in and that you have peace of mind with dad now in our care. Best wishes.
The whole experience of moving from a previous residential care home, which had proved to be very unsatisfactory, to his current residence at Don Thomson House, has been a transformation in his general well being. He is now content and happy; has made friends; enjoys company and takes part in...
The whole experience of moving from a previous residential care home, which had proved to be very unsatisfactory, to his current residence at Don Thomson House, has been a transformation in his general well being. He is now content and happy; has made friends; enjoys company and takes part in activities provided. Don Thomson House care has given him a new lease of life.
Thank you for your kind words about our team and home, it is lovely to hear of the improvement in your husband's wellbeing. Best wishes, Fae
After two weeks care, my mum has had excellent care. Mum is trying six weeks respite care at the moment with a view to staying.
After two weeks care, my mum has had excellent care. Mum is trying six weeks respite care at the moment with a view to staying.
Best wishes, Fae
I'm very impressed with the friendliness of all the staff. What a lovely place with such kind and attentive staff. Thank you!
I'm very impressed with the friendliness of all the staff. What a lovely place with such kind and attentive staff. Thank you!
Thank you for such kind words about our home. Best wishes, Fae.
At last! Somewhere caring where people, the service users, are not bullied. They are treated like human beings. Cared for, offered activities, lovely food and the staff are happy. Wonderful, keep up the good work!
At last! Somewhere caring where people, the service users, are not bullied. They are treated like human beings. Cared for, offered activities, lovely food and the staff are happy. Wonderful, keep up the good work!
What a lovely review. Thank you so much for your kind words about our home. Best wishes, Fae.
My mother and l are both extremely happy with the excellent care mum receives. The chefs who prepare really good varied food fresh on daily basis. The home has a very welcoming clean atmosphere with pleasant rooms and gardens.
My mother and l are both extremely happy with the excellent care mum receives. The chefs who prepare really good varied food fresh on daily basis. The home has a very welcoming clean atmosphere with pleasant rooms and gardens.
Thank you for such a lovely review. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto the team. Best wishes.
I would like to express our sincere thanks to all staff at Don Thomson for the outstanding care and attention to our Dad. Dad has been in the home for 6 weeks now and the change in him has been remarkable. Dad is in respite care at the moment but he will soon be residential, and we have no doubts...
I would like to express our sincere thanks to all staff at Don Thomson for the outstanding care and attention to our Dad. Dad has been in the home for 6 weeks now and the change in him has been remarkable. Dad is in respite care at the moment but he will soon be residential, and we have no doubts that he will be 100% looked after. Whatever we ask any of the staff members for it is always a positive yes, never negative, what the resident wants the resident gets. Lovely staff, friendly, happy, always have time for a chat. Family home. We love it.
Thank you for such a wonderful review. It is lovely to hear how well your father has settled and how well he is doing with us. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto the team. Best wishes.
Having recently transferred from another Care Home in the region, my elderly mother thinks she's moved into a 4-star hotel! Not only is the Home...
Having recently transferred from another Care Home in the region, my elderly mother thinks she's moved into a 4-star hotel! Not only is the Home elegant, clean and welcoming, but the staff are exemplary. Nothing is too much trouble for them and the Manager keeps us informed of Mother's progress by email on a regular basis. We live almost 3 hrs drive away and, to have this peace of mind, is wonderful. Since moving there, Mother is a different person. She now has social interaction with other residents (not possible before as ALL the others had dementia of varying degrees). She has even begun to eat properly and, therefore, we hope she'll gain a bit of much-needed weight. We honestly can't believe our luck that Mother was offered a place there as vacancies must be "snaffled up" so very quickly.
Dear John, thank you for such a wonderful thorough review. I am so pleased to hear how well your mother is doing with us, and I will be sure to pass your kind feedback onto the manager and the team. Best wishes, Fae
Very high standard of care. The team at Don Thomson House is very caring of our mother and she is happy there. Lovely room on the first floor. Cheerful and accommodating staff.
Very high standard of care. The team at Don Thomson House is very caring of our mother and she is happy there. Lovely room on the first floor. Cheerful and accommodating staff.
Dear Elizabeth, thank you for your kind words. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and the care we provide at Sanctuary Care so I will be sure to pass this onto the manager and the team. Best wishes.
My mum had a fall in January 2019 fracturing her pelvis, she was in hospital for just over 2 weeks. Mum was in so much pain and I really didn't think I would see Mum walk again, but with the sheer perseverance, patience, and kindness shown to Mum by every member of staff (even the cook) at Don...
My mum had a fall in January 2019 fracturing her pelvis, she was in hospital for just over 2 weeks. Mum was in so much pain and I really didn't think I would see Mum walk again, but with the sheer perseverance, patience, and kindness shown to Mum by every member of staff (even the cook) at Don Thompson House she is now walking again. I can't thank the staff enough for all they have done for Mum and are continuing to do for her on a daily basis.
Dear June, thank you so much for your kind words. Your feedback really is invaluable to our team at Don Thomson, and it is wonderful to hear how pleased you are with the care provided to your mum. Best wishes.
This care home, I believe, to be the best in the area. It has been very consistent with the care. It is secure and the staff are very caring, friendly and conscientious. There are daily activities for those who wish to join and a large garden to enjoy in the nice weather.
This care home, I believe, to be the best in the area. It has been very consistent with the care. It is secure and the staff are very caring, friendly and conscientious. There are daily activities for those who wish to join and a large garden to enjoy in the nice weather.
Dear Susan, thank you for your wonderful feedback, it is very much appreciated by our team. Best wishes.
The home was very clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Good quality food.
The home was very clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Good quality food.
When my aunt came here, directly from hospital, we did not think she had much time left. After being here at Don Thompson she was a different person who was once again herself.
When my aunt came here, directly from hospital, we did not think she had much time left. After being here at Don Thompson she was a different person who was once again herself.
Unlike the other care home she went to, she is able to make her own mind up as to what she wants to do.
Unlike the other care home she went to, she is able to make her own mind up as to what she wants to do.
Mum was in and out of hospital for 3 months having had several falls. We decided to put her in Don Thomson for respite care and it was the best decision. Since she has been there, her mobility has improved, she is eating again and she is almost back to being my mum again. It is all down to the...
Mum was in and out of hospital for 3 months having had several falls. We decided to put her in Don Thomson for respite care and it was the best decision. Since she has been there, her mobility has improved, she is eating again and she is almost back to being my mum again. It is all down to the staff and the care they have provided for her. Everyone is so friendly and seem to really want to help her improve. We have decided to make her stay permanent and owe everything to Don Thomson House. Thank you.
There is always something going on and the...
I like the way the residents can safely wander around the home and garden, having a chat and laugh here and there - and would happily live there myself when the time comes.
Dad has had difficulty adjusting to old age but he has been looked after with good humour and care. I spend a lot of time in Cornwall and feel glad he is well looked after and entertained, whilst I am not there. Although, of course, I have a sister and brother living locally, who regularly visit.
Dad has had difficulty adjusting to old age but he has been looked after with good humour and care. I spend a lot of time in Cornwall and feel glad he is well looked after and entertained, whilst I am not there. Although, of course, I have a sister and brother living locally, who regularly visit.
I am completely satisfied with the care my father receives in Don Thomson House. The staff are dedicated and highly professional. Dad is treated with respect and kindness and every member of staff goes out of their way to have a friendly word pass the time of day with him and check on his general...
I am completely satisfied with the care my father receives in Don Thomson House. The staff are dedicated and highly professional. Dad is treated with respect and kindness and every member of staff goes out of their way to have a friendly word pass the time of day with him and check on his general well-being. The accommodation is clean, bright and homely and the food is of a high quality. I am contacted monthly to discuss any issues that may have arisen regarding dad's health or well-being. I feel my views are valued and any issues are acted on immediately. When I visit, staff are always welcoming and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble - it's like one extended family.
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Colette has worked at Don Thomson House for over 15 years and is proud to have progressed to home manager.
The residents mean everything to me,”...
Colette has worked at Don Thomson House for over 15 years and is proud to have progressed to home manager.
The residents mean everything to me,” she explains.
When I walk through the door I am coming to look after 28 nans and granddads – I love making them smile and I leave work knowing I’ve made a difference.
And that is very much how the rest of the staff are here. The team always go that extra mile for our residents, to deliver truly person-centred care – for them, nothing is too much trouble.”
I have worked at Don Thomson for over two decades! I have full job satisfaction and when I get home I know that I have made a difference in the residents' lives.
I applied for this position as I get a high degree of job satisfaction as it suits my interests. The staff are friendly and helpful and always do their best for residents.
I love my job and the team are brilliant. The residents are well cared for and I am proud to work here.
I enjoy cooking and baking for our residents very much - this really is a very rewarding job.
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