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Thornhill House

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S73 9LG
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Thornhill House Care Home - Where everyone has a life worth celebrating – A Veteran Friendly care home

Thornhill House Care Home in Darfield, Barnsley is part of the multi-award-winning Strong Life Care family and is widely recognised within the local community for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and high standards of care. Life at Thornhill House is built around the belief that everyone has a life worth celebrating.

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Care Provided by Thornhill House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • 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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,085 - £1,250N/A
Residential Dementia Care£1,150 - £1,400N/A

Contact Thornhill House 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

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Christian Mason (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)

Thornhill House Reviews (224)

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Thornhill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.901) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thornhill House has 224 reviews.

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Review from James H (Son of Resident) published on 30 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from I C (Son of Resident) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from S T (Respite Resident) published on 29 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from John G (Friend of Resident) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Frank D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from C E (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Ann E (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 04 June 2019
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Good
  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (1) & Events (0)

News
  • 12 Jan 2026

    “We Did It – Veteran Friendly Status Achieved!” Thornhill House Care Home in Darfield is proud to announce it has officially been awarded Veteran Friendly Care Home status — a...

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Meet the Team (3)

Michael Dudley-Smith
Michael Dudley-SmithJob Title Operations directorJoined 2015

To support each home and ensure compliance is maintained and the residents get quality care.

Margaret Shaw
Margaret ShawJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2012

My role is to endeavour that all residents have a life worth celebrating and that the home is run smoothly and efficiently

Christian Mason
Christian MasonJob Title ManagerJoined 2014

I have my level 5 in management and a wealth of experience in the care home setting. I aim to ensure my residents are provided with a stimulating environment and quality care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thornhill House

What types of Care is Thornhill House registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Thornhill House have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Thornhill House?

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, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Thornhill House to the centre of Barnsley?

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

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