Thornfield Care Home

87 Scalwell Lane, Seaton EX12 2ST
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9.4 64 Reviews
  • 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.

The home fosters a family-like atmosphere where residents are encouraged to engage with others in the atrium, the heart of the home. A wide variety of activities tailored to residents' interests are organised, alongside regular outings to explore the local area. Nutritious, appetising meals are prepared to cater to individual tastes and any special dietary requirements.

Friends and families are always welcome to visit and are encouraged to become a part of the Thornfield family. With its warm and inviting environment, Thornfield Care Home ensures that every resident feels supported and truly at home.
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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1300

Settle in and make yourself at home this Winter. Enjoy 3 weeks for the price of 2, saving from £1200. Valid for admissions between 15th December to 15th March 2026. T&Cs apply.


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Special weekly fee offer now available! Get in touch to find out more.


*Subject to availability, valid for new residents before 31st January 2026. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Thornfield Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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

Funding Types Accepted

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

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

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 (64)

9.4

Thornfield Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.395) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thornfield Care Home has 64 reviews.

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Review from James U (Son of Resident) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is always clean, bright, well staffed and well maintained.


All the public areas are decorated in bright (but not too bright) colours and lots of pictures relevant to the residents (old movie stars, old advertising etc.).


The staff seem to care about the residents' welfare and they are

all treated with respect.


One thing that stands out for me compared to other homes that I know of is the number of activities - apart from Sundays there is an activity (or 2) every day.


Oh - I mustn't forget the food - I've only sampled the cakes and they're fantastic but Dad loves the puddings - they do look good! - it's fortunate that some of my visits to see Dad coincide with afternoon tea time!

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Review from Robert E (Nephew of Resident) published on 13 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care for my aunt who has been in Thornfield Care Home for 4 and half years and I cannot fault anything. They keep me informed about her and I can rest assured she is in good hands.
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Review from Rosemarie T (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 12 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a care home is both challenging and emotional. My Sister and I agonised over the whole process. We looked at the CQC reports, listened to personal recommendations etc. From the moment of our first contact with Thornfield Care Home, we were met with genuine friendliness, compassion and understanding.
With their amazing help, my Brother-in-Law's move from his home was seamless and he is settling well into his new environment. The hardest part can often be for the family of the person with Dementia but here again, Thornfield scored highly, they care for us all.
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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was resisting care, however as soon as she entered Thornfield she is so happy - a changed woman in fact. I couldn't fault the care provided. Mum has a new lease of life and all problematic behaviour has disappeared as has her stress. The home is full of love and laughter and activities abound
with an emphasis on music, which all enjoy.
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Review from David B (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited Thornfields many times and find all of the management and staff to be very professional, friendly and easy to chat with. The cuisine is excellent and freshly prepared, plenty of activities for all the residents.
I have visited other residential care homes and this is by far the best.
Lovely
big garden to sit and relax in the sunshine. Good choice of rooms even one with a nice bar inside which a lot of residents seem to use.
Location wise it is 2 minutes away from seaside which I found to be excellent and very relaxing to when taking my mother out for the day.
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Review from J H (Sister of Resident) published on 28 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been very satisfied with the overall care my sister has received.
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Review from John David S (Husband of Resident) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak too highly of this care home. They are very professional in every way. The staff are committed to their roles and I am only too pleased my wife is living there.
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Review from R L (Husband of Resident) published on 13 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found all the staff to be caring, thoughtful, considerate and good humoured.
There is a wide range of activities and entertainment. The food is top-notch. Everyone is most helpful.
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Review from P S (Wife of Resident) published on 27 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has settled in beautifully at the home because of the staff's professional attitude and kindness, everything printed in their brochure is exactly as stated and all the family are very happy with these arrangements.
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Review from Kay L (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thornfield's have been amazing helping my mum to transition into residential care. The staff have been very warm and caring in supporting my mother, she started as respite and is now requesting a more permanent stay because she feels so safe there.
Management have been very supportive and have kept
us informed throughout. I would not hesitate recommending Thornfield's to anyone.
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Review from Chris T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From our initial approach, the welcome, interest and support was very reassuring at a very difficult time for us in finding a suitable home.
The environment is so beautiful, stimulating and relaxing. Staff are always cheerful, smiling and approachable, a real buzz there!
Nothing is too much trouble,
even down to encouraging us to provide whatever we felt would provide as close to home from home experience for mother's room.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO THEM ALL.
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Review from S A (Partner of Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the care they are giving my partner, nothing is too much trouble. They always speak to him by name when passing and there are plenty of staff around.
When possible they take him out in the bus.
I hope he can stay there.
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Review from Sheila H (Wife of Resident) published on 13 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was admitted to Thornfield directly from Sidmouth community hospital. The day of admission was his birthday and when he arrived in his room he was greeted by the manager and three staff and given a lovely Birthday cake which he was thrilled by. I have visited several times each week since
and have been delighted with the care and consideration shown to all of the residents. Extremely warm and friendly staff and most efficient caring shown to residents and visitors.
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Review from Matthew E (Friend of Resident) published on 10 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having worked both within the NHS and the private domain as a Health Care Professional for over 20 years, I feel suitably qualified in describing Thornfield Care Home as amongst the very best care providers and environments I have ever encountered.
The staff and management combine dedication, attention
to detail and the utmost professional standards with relaxed, informal person-centred atmosphere.
It is of no surprise to me that it has already achieved recognition for its outstanding work and I can only echo this and recommend in the most glowing terms.
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Review from Anthony C (Son of Resident) published on 21 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall my mother has experienced excellent care. We chose Thornfield after much research, it fulfilled the criteria we sought.
The staff are always friendly, caring and attentive. The activities and support for residents are many and varied.
It is indeed, a home from home.
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Review from E A (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful home with a very welcoming atmosphere. Very caring and dedicated staff who treat all residents with the utmost dignity.
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Review from John D (Husband of Resident) published on 29 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall I am extremely pleased with Thornfield. The staff are friendly and helpful and very supportive of the residents. Management is similarly helpful and is always available.
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Review from Ann N (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both parents are currently in this excellent care home on a respite basis with a new to permanent occupancy in the future. The staff and both managers have all been really helpful in assuring the family and most importantly settling mum and dad into their home away from home. The home has a friendly
and welcoming atmosphere and many lively goings on. All care needs are gently administered by caring staff.
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Review from Mick U (Son of Resident) published on 15 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was welcomed to Thornfield Care Home by everyone and settled very quickly. He enjoys the activities and food. He has come to accept Thornfield as his home. Since arriving at Thornfield Care Home I have noticed dad has become more engaged and "with it" I presume this is due to the activity he enjoys
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Review from Eric L (Wife of Resident) published on 15 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
While my husband has been in this home we have been delighted at his treatment. All the staff have been very friendly and caring. He has a lovely bedroom, he is looking forward to all his food and we hear he is eating everything he is given. Everywhere is scrupulously clean.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.395)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.395) out of 10 for Thornfield Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.495 for Thornfield Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 194 Ratings = 4.495
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thornfield Care Home is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 12 Jan 2026

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Meet the Team (4)

Tabitha

Tabitha Donovan

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

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

Chloe

Chloe Hearne

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2022

Chloe has been part of the Thornfield team since July 2022 after relocating from Weston Super Mare. She has 20 years of experience in the care industry working as an Administrator but is really looking forward to settling here at Thornfield and getting to know everyone.

Alan

Alan Knight

Job Title: Activities co-ordinator Joined: 2014

Alan has been with Thornfield since 2014, starting off as a Senior Carer and progressing to his current role, he does a fantastic job organising trips and activities for our Residents, his enthusiasm always shines through and has a very positive impact on our Residents.


Alan is proud of his activities team and always enjoys creating engaging and creative activities for our residents, he is a great asset to Thornfield.

Emma

Emma Callery

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 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.

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