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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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9.9

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 A G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My grandma was admitted here for rehabilitation after a fall at home. She had physiotherapy and occupational therapy. All the staff were friendly and sociable and my gran was very well looked after. She made lots of new friends and there were tears when she had to leave them and the staff. 10 out of 10 form us!

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Review from Beth E (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care my father receives at Thornhill House is amazing. My dad had a stroke and suffered from reduced mobility. Afterwards when returning home my dad had a better quality of life than before!

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Review from M G (Niece of Resident) published on 1 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My aunty was on intermediate care and she enjoyed every minute. She got her mobility back and returned home after her operation.

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Review from K G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Whilst my mother was staying at Thornhill House she was cared for very well. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Never had any problems through her stay and would recommend to friends and family.

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Review from Samantha K (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad was in Thornhill House and he loved his time there. The staff were brilliant and I cannot thank the place.

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Review from Joanne N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was here on rehab during December, she was extremely well looked after. The manager and her team were amazing.

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Review from Emma (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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While my mother was staying at Thornhill House she was so happy. All the staff and management were ever so helpful and friendly.

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Review from Deborah H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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During my mothers stay at Thornhill House I was made to feel extremely welcome every time I visited. My mum had been in another home which provided rehab however made no progress. My dear mum was unable to walk due to a fall in August this year however after 3 days at Thornhill House mum was back on her feet! "They really are miracle workers!" The staff are so kind and very helpful as well as "hard working". The managers are both extremely helpful and very approachable and resolved any concerns relating to mum! The home is very homely with a very pleasant atmosphere. Thank you everyone!

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Review from Mary W (Friend of Resident) published on 12 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was at the home this week visiting my friend. The staff were very friendly and the home was spotless. I was so glad to see happy people in a home. Keep up the work.

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Review from Marie H (Friend of Resident) published on 3 November 2015 Submitted via Website
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My friend has been in the home for over 2 years and passed away recently I want to thank the Manager and staff for looking after him so well and caring for in last days of his life. The care provided was outstanding. Well done everyone.

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Review from Christopher R (Son of Resident) published on 19 October 2015 Submitted via Website
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This home has looked after my mother Gladys, from July 2014 to 9th September 2015, when sadly she passed away at the age of 94.
Although she did not want to leave her own home she was welcomed in to Thornhill House and she quickly settled, eventually understanding and accepting the reasons for her change in dwelling. This was helped tremendously by the caring and friendly attitude of the Management & Staff, and mother enjoyed her time there.
At all times she was treated with care and dignity, and anything that she wanted, or needed, was dealt with quickly.
Towards the end of her life mother spent a lot of time in bed, but she was still monitored and looked after on a very regular basis, and we could not have asked for any better or more care and love than she received from the staff.
There was an obvious culture of love, care, safety, entertainment, happiness and respect throughout the entire home, no matter what time of day you turned up, expected or otherwise.

The Management went to great lengths to keep us updated with mother's progress with telephone calls, e-mails, photographs and videos. All much appreciated, because living in Southampton we were 220 miles away from mother.

We could not have asked for better care for my mother in the last months of her life.

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Review from H R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2015 Submitted via Website
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My Nannan was a resident here, as she became unable to look after herself in her own home.
I have nothing but gratitude and praise for the staff at Thornhill. She lived her final year here and the staff were amazing.
Take care given here was amazing, and the staff do an amazing job.
We often visited from a long distance, and they always looked after us and my man.

The final weeks of her life, my Nan was treated with such dignity and respect. I thank Thornhill for the wonderful care that has been given. Thank you - you all do such a great job.

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Review from Mark R (Friend of Resident) published on 17 October 2015 Submitted via Website
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Very friendly clean and welcoming home staff go the extra mile. The singer was fantastic last week when we visited. Thank you for looking after my relative. The food is very good and very clean and very clean.

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Review from Caroline R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2015 Submitted via Website
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The service and facilities that Thornhill provide is excellent. My grandmother was a resident for approx 18 months until her recent passing. During her stay she was very happy, she was well cared for and for us living far away, we were extremely content that she was in safe hands and being cared for to a high standard. Sadly we lost my grandmother recently and the care provided in her final days was exceptional. The care and compassion of all the staff was just amazing. They all cared for her and took time out of their own time to visit her.

The management and staff also looked after us, her family, in our times of need. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did.

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Review from Elaine R (Friend of Resident) published on 15 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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very nice home, nice staff and friendly.

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Review from Mary H (Resident / Service User) published on 14 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel I've been on a holiday I have made so welcome staff are very good and food is amazing I would have no hesitation to recommend.

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Review from Margaret C (Resident / Service User) published on 14 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home is very nice. Staff pleasant. Helpful. Management extremely helpful.

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Review from Thomas W (Resident / Service User) published on 14 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Food is out of this world. Care very good, I don't want to go home. I could live here, I've been made so welcome.

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Review from Beryl W (Resident / Service User) published on 14 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely food, lovely staff, friendly, happy and management very good.

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Review from Lindsey W (Friend of Resident) published on 14 October 2015 Submitted via Website
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I have my friend in the home at the moment and she is coming on very well, staff really are looking after her and she advises the food is excellent, she says the activity lady is lovely.

Thank you.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 04 June 2019
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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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.

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