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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.
Throne hill house is am amazing care home the staff are one of a kind
They are friendly welcoming & go above n beyond for all there residents & families.
There always event on that welcomes everyone
Couldn't recommend them enough
Throne hill house is am amazing care home the staff are one of a kind
They are friendly welcoming & go above n beyond for all there residents & families.
There always event on that welcomes everyone
Couldn't recommend them enough
There's no words to express my gratitude, appreciation and thanks to all the carers and management at Thornhill House for their constant dedication and impeccable care they provide to the residents. Excellent well balanced meals, stimulating entertainment, activities, garden parties, fancy dress,...
There's no words to express my gratitude, appreciation and thanks to all the carers and management at Thornhill House for their constant dedication and impeccable care they provide to the residents. Excellent well balanced meals, stimulating entertainment, activities, garden parties, fancy dress, the list is endless. Nothing is too much trouble for them. It's very comforting to have the reassurance of knowing your loved one is being cared for to such a high standard. They are one big happy family at Thornhill House. Thank you very much , all of you, for everything.
Excellent staff who go above and beyond with there care and attention, also very welcoming to residents family and friends, nothing is too much trouble. Activities provided to residents give great pleasure and enjoyment, especially encouraging them to join in. Very well kept rooms and a good varied...
Excellent staff who go above and beyond with there care and attention, also very welcoming to residents family and friends, nothing is too much trouble. Activities provided to residents give great pleasure and enjoyment, especially encouraging them to join in. Very well kept rooms and a good varied menu catering for all needs, also knowing loved ones are safe at all times, cannot praise Thornhill enough, many thanks .
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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.
All staff go over and beyond for all residents. Doctors called if needed. The food is excellent. It's clean. Management excellent.
All staff go over and beyond for all residents. Doctors called if needed. The food is excellent. It's clean. Management excellent.
I like living here.
I like living here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with staff.
Thanks for the help you gave.
Thanks for the help you gave.
Thank you so much for lovely feedback, will pass this on to staff.
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...
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!
Thankyou 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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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
There are no accreditations posted yet for Thornhill House.
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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