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Thornfield Care Home

87 Scalwell Lane, Seaton, Devon EX12 2ST
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the staff are amazingly patient, give her hugs and affectionHazel P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Thornfield Care Home, Seaton
he thoroughly enjoyed his stay and wants to go back again.A D(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Thornfield Care Home, Seaton
I looked at a lot of care homes and Thornfield was by far the best.J W(Husband of Resident/Service User)
Thornfield Care Home, Seaton

Thornfield Care Home provides compassionate care and support within a warm, welcoming environment. Located in a peaceful residential area on the outskirts of the seaside town of Seaton, Thornfield offers stunning countryside views and easy access to explore East Devon.

The home is staffed by a dedicated team of trained, friendly professionals who treat all residents with dignity and respect, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.

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Care Provided by Thornfield Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 52 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,500From £1,500
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,500From £1,500

Contact Thornfield Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Offering all-inclusive living which includes but not limited to, personal care, accommodation, personal laundry, all meals, snacks and refreshments, a varied programme of in-home activities, hairdressing and access to Wi-Fi.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Tabitha Donovan (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (52)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome. Please contact them directly to arrange a tour.

Parking

  • Plenty of on street parking along the street where the home is situated.

Thornfield Care Home Reviews (70)

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9.5

Thornfield Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.547) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thornfield Care Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from Philomena H (Sister of Resident) published on 9 October 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Caroline W (Niece of Resident) published on 14 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Peter S (Husband of Resident) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Yvonne B (Wife of Resident) published on 7 April 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Rob J (Nephew of Resident) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Zillah M (Husband of Resident) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Joanne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Diane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from B B (Husband of Resident) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from S M (Wife of Resident) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from I M (Son of Resident) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Lynne S (Sister of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Kerry S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from M J (Wife of Resident) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Sonia K (Wife of Resident) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Nigel S (Son of Resident) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from V B (Wife of Resident) published on 31 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from T S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 03 September 2025
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 12 October 2026

To fond out more about the care we offer, please do get in touch.

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Meet the Team (4)

Tabitha Donovan
Tabitha DonovanJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2025

Tabitha is the dedicated Home Manager of Thornfield Care Home. She is a passionate, driven and highly experienced Registered Manager.

Chloe Hearne
Chloe HearneJob Title AdministratorJoined 2022
Alan Knight
Alan KnightJob Title Activities co-ordinatorJoined 2014
Emma Callery
Emma CalleryJob Title Head ChefJoined 2004

Emma joined us back in 2004 and has a keen eye for detail. Not only does Emma head up the kitchen team here at Thornfield, but she also enjoys creating some spectacular cakes for our resident's birthdays, which are always very well received.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thornfield Care Home

How much does Thornfield Care Home cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,500 for residential care (respite from £1,500) and from £1,500 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,500). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority.

What types of Care is Thornfield Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Thornfield Care Home have?

There are 52 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Thornfield Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Thornfield Care Home to the centre of Seaton?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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