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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...
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Thornhill House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- 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 (224)
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.
I would just like to thank management and every single member of their wonderful staff. My Father was in the care of this wonderful home for just under 3 weeks to rehabilitate his back walking. Management and all staff could not do enough to make my Dad's stay an enjoyable one. They all went above and beyond. The care and compassion of everyone who works there were outstanding and I would highly recommend this care home to anyone. The entertainment that they have for residents is fantastic. My Dad has said if he ever has to go into a care home he would want to go to Thornhill. I have also told my daughter if I have to end up going to a care home in time I want to go here. 5* service from everyone. Once again thank you to all management and staff you are like one big loving family.
I have to thank all staff who work at Darfield, Thornhill House for the excellent care and support they give to all their residents. They have looked after my Mum since December 2017 and taken the best care of her during this time, supporting her through the loss of her husband in 2020 and through the difficult condition that dementia holds. My Mum turned 90 last September and the staff arranged a delightful afternoon tea at the home for my Mum so that our family members could be together with Mum without her getting anxious about going anywhere. She sat with us for over an hour which must be a record for Mum. All residents are thought about here. No one is excluded from receiving gifts at Christmas or Easter. Staff ensure everyone is catered for. It is a truly family-orientated environment and my Mum is settled and happy there. I can’t thank the manager and all the staff enough for what they do.
But his time spent at Thornhill was made special and loving and he felt comfortable and safe here. The staff go above and beyond to cater for your needs and nothing is ever too much to ask for. I honestly cannot say a bad word about Thornhill even though Grandad could be a challenge at times and awkward! All the staff knew how to take him and his stubbornness.
There's always plenty of entertainment on for the residents and from what I've seen they all love it and it's lovely to see them all enjoying themselves too. Overall Thornhill is a lovely place for your loved ones to stay and the care they receive is outstanding.
Thank you all again for taking care of my grandad and making him feel welcomed and part of a family.
I go to many care homes but love my visits to Thornhill where there is always a warm welcome, well cared for, happy residents and cheerful staff.
Best care home with a fantastic manager and all his staff who always go above and beyond to care for all the residents with dignity, it's not a care home it is home from home with lovely food and entertainment that is first class. My mother-in-law loved the Manager and his staff she was a resident before she sadly passed away.
The care she received whilst living here was outstanding, we are so grateful for everyone that cared for her and made her feel like she was a human being and not just a number.
I will always remember my nan telling me 'they are all lovely here, they talk to me like a person and not down to me', it was a big comfort to us knowing she was happy and well cared for.
When Nan passed away, the care they showed towards my nan and us, as a family, we will never forget, nothing was too much trouble and they carried on caring and talking to my nan like she was still here with us, they really did treat her with the dignity she deserved.
We, as a family, will always be forever grateful to them all.
My auntie is really well looked after and loves living there. There are always lots of activities, outings and entertainment for her to enjoy. The food is lovely and home-cooked. When she has been ill they have always called the doctor out to see her straight away. Nothing is too much trouble. We can't thank the manager and all the staff enough!
If we can ever do anything to make things even better, please speak to a member of the management team.
Thanks again.
All staff are brilliant, headed up by the manager who interacts with residents brilliantly.
Peace of mind knowing she is well looked after.
Thornhill House is a vibrant care home and acknowledges the need for stimulation for the brain and exercise through dance and music which is an excellent therapy. The staff and management go above and beyond to integrate with the local community, encouraging engagement with local schools and businesses.
Overall, excellent care provided by a team of dedicated staff and a wonderful manager. Plenty of activities organised to keep the residents busy and engaged. Everyone involved in the running of Thornhill House deserves credit for the service and care provided.
Absolutely brilliant staff/management and care home! looked after my Nan with so much care and compassion, nothing was ever too much! They made all the family welcome day and night even the kids. The rooms were clean and decorated to her wishes which made it feel a little bit more like home for her. I can’t thank them all enough!
Thornhill House is an excellent care home. All of the staff show true care for all the residents and nothing is too much trouble. When visitors arrive you are greeted as part of the family- which is truly what the staff and residents are. All of the residents are treated with dignity and respect and their thoughts and wishes are listened to and acted on. My friend moved to Thornhill House following problems with the home she was residing in originally. The love and care shown to her have brought her out of her shell and she is now living her best life. It makes my heart smile to see her so very happy. I would not hesitate for one second to recommend Thornhill House to anyone looking for a residential setting for their loved one.
Thank you so much for the lovely words which will share with staff.
A lovely nursing home does so much for the people that are in there when I get older it's where I would like to go 10 out of 10 in every way they get residents involved in so many different activities the singers they get in are good the staff treat them as there own family members.
Thank you so much will let the team know your comments.
Thornhill is a wonderful care home. Full of laughter all the time. The activities are great. Wonderful management and extremely caring staff. I could not wish for a better place for my loved one to live.
My mum was transferred to Thornhill after surgery on her broken femur at 87 years old. She was there for a short stay until her physio could begin for her to regain mobility. Thornhill is a family, the full team of staff and management engage with residents friends and relatives who visit each other in a lovely respectful and caring manner. It is an upbeat environment with lots of activities and laughter which oozes warmth. Sadly mum passed away quite suddenly a few days ago and thank every member of Thornhill for the care she received up to her leaving us.
The manager did my mother-in-law's funeral and was so personal.
Absolutely amazing care home. All the management and staff couldn’t do enough for not only the residents but family of the residents. Nothing was too much for any of the staff that work there. Can’t thank them all enough
Staff are amazing, gave my mother in law so much love and care, can't thank them enough for making her final days so peaceful. Thank you.
The staff are always welcoming and friendly and always maintain an exceptional level of care towards my Nan. I do feel at ease and peace of mind knowing my Nan is in such great care
Whenever I visit Thornhill I am always treated with the utmost respect and made to feel really welcome by the management and staff. I am amazed by all the activities and entertainment provided for the service users. The staff are always friendly and funny and show really good teamwork. Having worked in this environment myself for 25 years I am really impressed with how this home is run and managed.
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
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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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