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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

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.

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)

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 (69)

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9.6

Thornfield Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thornfield Care Home has 69 reviews.

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Review from Mark S (Son of Resident) published on 31 August 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Mum and Dad were admitted to Thornfield Care Home for respite following several hospital admissions. I cannot begin to express how amazing the staff have been during their time there. I feel that they could not have been better placed and I love the fact I am updated with anything I need to be. Unfortunately, my father had a stroke during this period and the staff went above and beyond to help us all through this very difficult period. A credit to the Cannon Group could not be happier that my parents were so well supported.

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Review from A B (Husband of Resident) published on 12 January 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Very friendly environment.
All the staff are obliging and caring.
The level of activities is really good.

All in all the patients are well looked after and always clean.

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Review from Gillian K (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Thornfield is a lovely home, well run, with caring dedicated and professional staff who are always happy to go that extra mile.

The home is always clean and bright, with a wonderful range of activities and excellent food.

We know my mother receives excellent care and support.

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Review from Greg E (Son of Resident) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Thornfield is a great place for residents. Not only is it always clean and tidy, the staff are great and there are lots of activities for residents to take part in.
They have done a lot of work in the last 18 months, improving the building and re-decorating rooms etc.

I wouldn't want my mum to be anywhere else!

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Review from R H (Grandson of Resident) published on 28 December 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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When first entering the home, the old Elvis era hits you straight away.
The upbeat music and the bright colours create an atmosphere like no other.
The friendly faces (staff as well as the residents) makes Thornfield a pleasurable, relaxed and enjoyable location to be.

It is a home away from home.

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Review from James U (Son of Resident) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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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 Review Postal Card
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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
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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 Review Postal Card
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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
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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 Review Postal Card
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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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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: 27 August 2026

Please contact Thornfield to find out more.

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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

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 Knight
Alan KnightJob Title Activities co-ordinatorJoined 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 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.

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