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.
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Dad has been a resident at Don Thomson House since leaving hospital in September 2015. The rooms are pre furnished but you can move your own furniture in if you wish, which is nice. The Home itself is very pleasant and has a very welcoming feel from the minute you walk through the door. ALL of...
Dad has been a resident at Don Thomson House since leaving hospital in September 2015. The rooms are pre furnished but you can move your own furniture in if you wish, which is nice. The Home itself is very pleasant and has a very welcoming feel from the minute you walk through the door. ALL of the staff are very dedicated and nothing is too much trouble. They have shown Dad every respect and are there for him 24/7. I am kept informed of any issues in a timely manner. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional and I cannot fault their enthusiasm and caregiving. I am so glad that Dad is at Don Thomson House as it gives me peace of mind and I would highly recommend it to all.
I have been visiting my friends in said home for 18 months now and have always found the home clean and tidy. Most importantly I have never walked in to the smell of dirty old toilets. All the staff are cheerful, helpful and busy but they always seem to put in an extra effort to make occasions such...
I have been visiting my friends in said home for 18 months now and have always found the home clean and tidy. Most importantly I have never walked in to the smell of dirty old toilets. All the staff are cheerful, helpful and busy but they always seem to put in an extra effort to make occasions such as birthdays, Easter, Christmas, open days etc. extra special for the residents and their visitors.
My family and myself have been very happy with the care dad has received. All of his care has been friendly and professional. The cook has gone our of her way to provide food dad likes as he is a fussy eater. His clothes are washed and returned on the same day. All his medical needs are assessed...
My family and myself have been very happy with the care dad has received. All of his care has been friendly and professional. The cook has gone our of her way to provide food dad likes as he is a fussy eater. His clothes are washed and returned on the same day. All his medical needs are assessed and taken care of. A lovely care home
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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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