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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.
The home provides residential...
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.
The home provides residential care, dementia care, palliative care and respite care, delivered by a dedicated and compassionate team. Care is person-centred, taking account of each individual’s background, life experiences, preferences and wishes, and is delivered with dignity and respect.
A Veteran Friendly care home
Thornhill House is proud to be a Veteran Friendly care home, recognising the service, experiences and contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces. The home aims to offer an environment where veterans feel acknowledged, understood and supported.
This Veteran Friendly approach extends to:
1.Veterans living at Thornhill House
2.Family members of veterans
3.Staff with Armed Forces connections
4.Visitors from the wider veteran community
Support is offered in a respectful and sensitive way, always recognising personal choice, privacy and dignity.
Inclusive, meaningful living
Thornhill House has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes residents from all cultures, faiths and backgrounds. Support is tailored to individual needs, abilities and preferences.
Life at the home is active and social, with a wide range of meaningful activities, freshly prepared home-cooked meals and comfortable surroundings that encourage independence, friendships and a strong sense of belonging. Families can feel reassured that their loved ones are supported in a home known for professionalism, kindness and award-winning care.
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
Contact Thornhill House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Thornhill House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Strong Life Care Ltd
- Private Owned
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 (225)
Thornhill House has a Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10, based on 51 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thornhill House has 225 reviews.
Following my friend coming in Thornhill she has made so many friends and is so happy. Keep up the good hard work.
Following my friend coming in Thornhill she has made so many friends and is so happy. Keep up the good hard work.
My dad was in Thornhill up to today on rehab, he was cared for and the manager was very good, he ensures the place is safe, clean and stimulating, well done.
My dad was in Thornhill up to today on rehab, he was cared for and the manager was very good, he ensures the place is safe, clean and stimulating, well done.
Couldn't manage without it. My wife is looked after, I miss her at home but she is looked after. Clean place, not tasted the food but my wife enjoys it.
Couldn't manage without it. My wife is looked after, I miss her at home but she is looked after. Clean place, not tasted the food but my wife enjoys it.
The home is very good. Carers very good. Really great they will help when they can. Food Okay.
The home is very good. Carers very good. Really great they will help when they can. Food Okay.
The place is very good the staff look after you and overall they really look after you. Foods very good.
The place is very good the staff look after you and overall they really look after you. Foods very good.
The carers are good but the food could be a bit better for me but I am fussy. I've been looked after well but looking forward going home.
The carers are good but the food could be a bit better for me but I am fussy. I've been looked after well but looking forward going home.
The care and staff are very good. The meals are alright I feel cared for.
The care and staff are very good. The meals are alright I feel cared for.
My stay here has been lovely, If I didn't have to leave intermediate care I would love to stay. The staff are champion.
My stay here has been lovely, If I didn't have to leave intermediate care I would love to stay. The staff are champion.
The home is smashing and the lasses are good and foods good. Staff are a treasure very helpful.
The home is smashing and the lasses are good and foods good. Staff are a treasure very helpful.
My dad is on rehab at the moment and is very well looked after the therapists are really well at keeping me updated with progress and the management are very approachable I am very impressed with the care.
My dad is on rehab at the moment and is very well looked after the therapists are really well at keeping me updated with progress and the management are very approachable I am very impressed with the care.
Lovely clean home. Brilliant atmosphere and helpful staff.
I used to look after my friend for many years as he was my neighbour and after a bad spell with an chest infection amongst other ailments he landed at Thornhill. On visiting him he looked content and was chatting to carers and he claims...
Lovely clean home. Brilliant atmosphere and helpful staff.
I used to look after my friend for many years as he was my neighbour and after a bad spell with an chest infection amongst other ailments he landed at Thornhill. On visiting him he looked content and was chatting to carers and he claims he's shy!
Great home. Well done to all who work at Thornhill!
I was heartbroken when my mother had to be admitted due to a serious accident, although from the moment I walked in we were made very welcome. All staff were very friendly and very informative. Nothing was too much trouble. My mother was very upset when admitted and I was so surprised how quickly...
The home itself was very clean, and my mother was very happy with her room.
The care she received was fabulous and not only did they make her smile and feel at home, they also helped her with her recovery and she is now back in her own home.
Thank you to all staff and management.
My wife was admitted after a terrible fall at home. Due a broken hip I thought she would never walk again, however the amazing staff and management at Thornhill House motivated my wife and now she is home with me and better than ever. I would like to thank one and all for your hard work once again.
My wife was admitted after a terrible fall at home. Due a broken hip I thought she would never walk again, however the amazing staff and management at Thornhill House motivated my wife and now she is home with me and better than ever. I would like to thank one and all for your hard work once again.
The home is very friendly and staff are nice. I like living here, I would like more activities but there is lots happening.
The home is very friendly and staff are nice. I like living here, I would like more activities but there is lots happening.
When visiting my aunt I've always felt happy leaving her. My aunt is very happy and all staff are very pleasant and always helpful.
When visiting my aunt I've always felt happy leaving her. My aunt is very happy and all staff are very pleasant and always helpful.
Visited the home today and there was a singer on she was very good and the home smelt lovely and was very welcoming. Staff were dancing with residents and the atmosphere was amazing. The manager was involving all staff and residents.
Visited the home today and there was a singer on she was very good and the home smelt lovely and was very welcoming. Staff were dancing with residents and the atmosphere was amazing. The manager was involving all staff and residents.
My grandmother was in Thornhill House for a short time and was really looked after and cared for by all the staff. The management were very helpful.
My grandmother was in Thornhill House for a short time and was really looked after and cared for by all the staff. The management were very helpful.
I am very happy here and cared for. The staff are lovely and the food is good.
I am very happy here and cared for. The staff are lovely and the food is good.
Amazing staff, homely atmosphere, great rehabilitation programmed. Thank you all.
Amazing staff, homely atmosphere, great rehabilitation programmed. Thank you all.
Carer, staff were more than helpful with my grandmother. The choice of foods were nourishing and well balanced. There was always help when she needed anything. I would not have any problems recommending the home if I knew someone was coming in for rehab or even permanent care.
Carer, staff were more than helpful with my grandmother. The choice of foods were nourishing and well balanced. There was always help when she needed anything. I would not have any problems recommending the home if I knew someone was coming in for rehab or even permanent care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 June 2019Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (23)
- 15 Jun 2024Recipient: Thornhill House
- 13 Jun 2024Recipient: Thornhill House
- 14 Feb 2024Recipient: Thornhill House
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

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

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

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.
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