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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 highly recommend Thornhill to anyone considering a care home for a family member.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it really does help to boost morale to see that our efforts are appreciated. I will ensure that this is communicated to the team in our next staff meeting.
Until the passing of my mum, I could not fault the care and attention the staff and manager gave my mum and other residents. When my mum went into Thornhill House she was given back a life. On the day she passed, the manager stepped up ferrying our family to the care home and treating us all with respect and compassion. I will never forget it, thank you.
Mum is very happy and settled. All staff are very caring and always has the residents best interests in mind. The manager makes sure residents always have entertainment and activities to look forward to, I would recommend Thornhill House in a heart beat the standard of care is 5 star.
Thank you for your review, this means so much to us all.
Thornhill House Care Home took in my aunt on short notice when she was very low and unable to care for herself after being in hospital. They encouraged her in her mobility and built up her self-esteem. The home has good leadership and the staff are kind and compassionate. The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming to residents and families. They supported my aunt in her personal growth so she was able to live back independently in the community. Even though she has now left, my family are now part of the Thornhill family and we have made many friends there and still visit with my aunt.
Thank you for your kind words, these have been passed on to the staff.
Look after residents really well, friendly staff and lots of activities. Home is clean and well presented. Access is secure. All meals and refreshments seem to be regular and good quality. Mother-in-law is very happy there.
We are very happy to see her happy and contented.
I am so grateful to the staff at Thornhill House for the fantastic care that my beautiful Grandma receives there. It is such a relief for us as a family to know that our Grandma is in the best hands possible, especially since we lost our Grandad who was also looked after by Thornhill House, as she is clearly so content and happy. The fact that they could be together, when they weren't able to be in their own house anymore is something that was so special to us and it really means the world. You are all superstars and we will always be grateful for everything that you have done for us and our family. Thank you!
Plenty of activities going on.
Care is 5*.
Food is 5*.
My mother is really happy there.
Mum moved into Thornhill House when dad died as her stage of dementia meant she couldn’t live alone in their own home. Me and my sisters were very worried about how she would manage the transition but Thornhill House staff were so friendly and thoughtful that Mum soon settled in. The activities and emotional support of the staff has made it a happy move despite the difficult circumstances and we are very grateful!
Why choose this home is the question I am often asked the question. Mum has severe dementia she enjoys singing and dancing, the team organise singers where my mum can dance and sing with the staff, they have a community who are committed to engaging with the residents in the home. Sadly my mum was diagnosed end of life last July but due to the amazing care staff who nursed her constantly for 3 weeks and intervention from district nursing she’s a little better. Thanks to all staff I really appreciate you looking after my mum.
My friend is in the home, the staff are so caring and the entertainment fantastic. I have seen him improve so much, the staff deserve so much praise for the care they do. I have been kept informed so much during covid.
My Nan receives the best care possible here. All the staff are extremely helpful and welcoming and I feel safe and happy knowing that they are looking after her. The activities provided, especially during the Christmas period, really lift her mood!
My mother-in-law is in Darfield Thornhill House and the home recently held a coffee morning which I was invited to. Having been through the last two years of upset with Covid, it was amazing to be allowed into the home and see my wife’s mum. The welcome and atmosphere was incredible and it was a wonderful morning to remember. The staff are amazing and are all polite and friendly. My mother-in-law is well looked after and safe and me and my wife can rest knowing that she has such brilliant care.
Excellent all round! All members of staff are so friendly and go the extra mile to help the residents. There’s always something going on to keep my nannan and the others entertained, and even through the hard times, they made it possible for us to see our loved ones whilst keeping them safe.
From being met at the door, you are made to feel very welcome. The manager and all staff take time to say hello and speak about my sister. She is treated with dignity and respect and I feel confident she is given the best of care.
Very nice home. The staff can't do enough for you, sort out any problems and always have something for the residents to do - painting, games and singers. Very caring.
All the staff are amazing and accommodating when visiting. When it comes to professional standards, the staff have taken every precaution to ensure all their residents have been safe, especially during the height of the pandemic up until the present day. All the staff deserve recognition for all the hard work to ensure all residents are happy in their well-being, whilst staying at Thornhill House.
My mum has been in Thornhill House for approximately two and a half years and she has been very happy and settled during this time. She always told me that the carers were always friendly and she felt well looked after.
Thornhill House is an excellent care home. Residents are well looked after and seem happy in their surroundings. Upon visiting it's clear to see that the residents are well looked after as the staff are so welcoming, friendly and show professionalism at all times.
Staff are always lovely and helpful. They always go above and beyond to care for my grandma. Always accommodating to visits and even allow FaceTime calls when unable to visit. Staff make you feel extremely welcome.
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
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- 14 Feb 2024Recipient: Thornhill House
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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