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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)

Tours

Onsite Tours of Thornhill HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)Everyone welcome- appointments available on request
Remote Tours of Thornhill HouseUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)Everyone welcome- appointments available on request

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 (225)

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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.

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Review from M M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Ben P (Son of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from A S (Sister of Resident) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from M T (Resident / Service User) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Michelle L (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Nicola B (Friend of Resident) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Dean B (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Julie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Louise S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from K D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Laura W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Jayne G (Ex Family Member) published on 6 June 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

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

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

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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