Thornhill House

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley 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.

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.
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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £880 – £950
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £930 – £950

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Thornhill House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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)

Contact Thornhill House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Thornhill House Reviews (209)

9.9

Thornhill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thornhill House has 209 reviews.

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Review from Shaun O (Son of Resident) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad passed away at Thornhill on 28th June 2025 following a long battle with dementia,
He moved into Thornhill in September 2023 for restbite whilst mum was battling cancer and sadly passed away in October 2023,dad never came out of Thornhill.
The love and care he received at Thornhill was unbelievably
good both professionally and personally. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff.
We worried wether he would settle but he did very quickly and became one of the characters thanks to the staff,
Most people think they have to die before they meet an angel but dad didn't have to wait he met his angels long before at Thornhill
Can't thank them enough and will be eternally grateful
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Review from Marie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the staff who have cared for my dad enough not only in the last month but for his entire time there. The care, support, fun, love and dignity they have shown is nothing short of amazing. The staff always go that extra mile to make everyone's day treating all as individuals and knowing
the likes and personalities of all the residents. They do remarkable work in what at times can be an emotional and stressful job
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Review from Ben P (Son of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot honestly believe how good this care home and staff are. My father has been in for respite a few times and it has been an incredible experience.


The whole atmosphere is clearly family based and person centered with all the staff literally like family, many of which have been there many many

years.


I am so throughly thankful for everything everyone has done for me and my family and words just aren't enough.

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Review from A S (Sister of Resident) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff go over and beyond for all residents. Doctors called if needed. The food is excellent. It's clean. Management excellent.
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Review from M T (Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like living here.
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Review from J T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family had a hard decision to make, as our relative has dementia.
We chose Thornhill House as we had already had a resident living there permanently. The care of all the residents is excellent.
All the staff are dedicated, their care for the residents is excellent.
Overall experience as a visitor
to Thornhill House is excellent.
Thank you for your continuous support and provision of care services.
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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been cared for as if she was family to all the carers they all go above and beyond nothing is too much trouble for them we as a family feel safe knowing Mum who has dementia is so well looked after.
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Review from Michelle L (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been staying at the home for a month. After a difficult time she is so much happier in herself and has put much needed weight on. She is well cared for and loves all of the staff. We are so happy with all the team there and the facilities and activities.
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Review from Nicola B (Friend of Resident) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful home. The staff are all amazing, it's like one big happy family with lots of love care and fun had by all. I have seen other family members in care homes and whilst they were all great there's just something special about Thornhill House that always puts a smile on your face when you
go. Keep up the good work that you all do. To see the resident I know so happy and safe means the world to me and her family so thank you from the bottom of my heart, you're just lovely.
Reply from Christian Mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill HouseThank you for your kind words, these will be shared with staff.
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Review from Ronnie B (Son of Resident) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came into Thornhill in Feb this year.
The staff have been excellent in their care and Mum has enjoyed being here despite her health being a bit up and down.
Lots of activities and much love were shown to residents.
Would have no hesitation in recommending to others.
Reply from Christian Mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill HouseThank you for your kind words, these will be shared with staff.
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Review from Anne T (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and all his staff put the residents at the centre of everything they do. Whether it is activities, entertainment and care/palliative care. All families are informed of any changes taking place and are always included in everything that is happening. They are truly wonderful human beings.
They face challenges put before them in a professional and caring way.
Reply from christian mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill HouseThanks, appreciate your lovely feedback. I'll pass this on to the staff.
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Review from Dean B (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service and care, mum is very happy there. Very friendly staff who care about their job, and the people they look after, gives us peace of mind she is well looked after.
Thanks for the help you gave.
Reply from christian mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill HouseThank you so much for lovely feedback, will pass this on to staff.
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Review from L H (Son of Resident) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
I cannot even put into words how disgusted I am with this place! Some staff cared others not so much at all. The management is very unprofessional, mum had to be moved to a more suitable placement and when I got there to assist with this, the manager had already placed her outside with my aunty and
a staff member at a table having a cup of tea in her nightwear. I was absolutely disgusted with this, all her things were already packed before I even agreed to move mum. You really need to open your eyes to the meaning of care, compassion and dignity!
Reply from Christian Mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill HouseThankyou for your review. Unfortunately the comments are not factual and we had to act in the safety of residents and staff. The manager was actually overseas, on return he helped find a placement at our sister home where the lady settled well. The lady was taken outside with her sister for a cigarette. I appreciate your feedback and happy to discuss in detail.
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Review from Julie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum was in Thornhill House for 3 years before sadly passing away in July. Mum received excellent care and attention during her time there, nothing was too much trouble for anyone and she was safe and well. The activities for the residents and the entertainment especially when a singer was there Mum
loved, everyone joined in even the staff and management.
The food was lovely and enjoyable. Mum enjoyed having her hair done every Tuesday. So thank you to the manager and all your staff for making Mum's last 3 years happy and enjoyable. Also thank you for the caring service you did when it was Mum's funeral it was very much appreciated.
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Review from Louise S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my nan received at Thornhill House was fantastic. the manager and his staff are truly amazing and inspiring people. After my Grandad passed my Nan rapidly went downhill and was very frail and didn't engage much. The change in her once she had moved into Thornhill was unbelievable and I know
she got her spark back. The activities the residents have and opportunities to engage is amazing and every care home should be like this.
Sadly my Nan passed away in July and again the support from staff was fantastic. Christian did a lovely service at Thornhill which was so personal.
A massive thank you for everything!
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Review from K D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was in here for 2 years before passing away in May of this year. The staff at Thornhill are the most lovely, caring, enthusiastic people and they are undoubtedly what makes this home what it is. I cannot thank them enough for looking after Mum and making her last 2 years as good as they were.
The activities here were amazing, regular entertainment which Mum loved and loads of participation from the staff.
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Review from Laura W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad is a resident of Thornhill House in Darfield and I honestly cannot thank them enough for the care and support they provide my dad. My dad is very settled and a lot calmer thanks to all the staff there. I wanted a care home for him where they actually involved residents with activities and other
things rather than him just spending his days sat in the chair and Thornhill 100% deliver on that. Every week there is something happening in the home whether it be coffee mornings or entertainment. Amazing home. Keep up the good work.
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Review from L W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely excellent care from the staff at Thornhill nothing is too much trouble at all. Always something happening and entertainment for the residents. Literally couldn't ask for a better place for my father in law to be, the best care home there is.
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Review from Mandy L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Thornhill House for my mother in law, there is so many activities that take place, and entertainment put on, food lovely for them, staff amazing, managers amazing, one big happy family there, you don't feel like it's staff and residents, you feel like they are family to the staff
and managers, a massive thank you.
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Review from Jayne G (Ex Family Member) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and management cannot do enough for the residents to keep them stimulated, happy and safe. If I should need to go into a care home for any of the services Thornhill House cater for I hope I would be able to go there. I cannot speak or praise them highly enough.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.900)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10 for Thornhill House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 47 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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 4.900 for Thornhill House is calculated as follows: ( (537 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 558 Ratings = 4.9
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thornhill House is based on 46 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 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 46 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.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Jun 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (3)

Michael

Michael Dudley-Smith

Job Title: Operations director Joined: 2015

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

Margaret

Margaret Shaw

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

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

Christian

Christian Mason

Job Title: Manager Joined: 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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