Thornhill House

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9LG
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  • Thornhill House, Barnsley
Thornhill House practises care provision that makes a long-term difference to the health, lifestyles and well-being of clients, who may have a wide range of complications.

Staff take pride in a sensitive approach, including for loved ones and at times of transition when there is understandable anxiety involved.

All care is personalised and the provider strives to be affordable within impacting on the high standards care workers are trained to achieve.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care
  • Convalescent 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

  • 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.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Christian Mason (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)

Thornhill House Reviews (200)

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9.9

Thornhill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 53 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thornhill House has 200 reviews.

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Review from C R (Aunt of Resident) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The place is absolutely brilliant, they tend to my auntie's every need. A home where the staff aren't there as a chore to them but they treat the residents like their family. They do great things with them - it's amazing.

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Review from B G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not recommend Thornhill highly enough, even if I tried! My Grandma was there for a short time before we lost her and all the staff were amazing with her and ensuring, even in lockdown, my mum and uncle could see her in her last days. Very friendly, honest and open - great atmosphere. Can't thank
the team enough.

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Review from V K (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't thank this home enough. My mum went in on regular daycare. She had also had some respite there. My mum was severe with her vascular dementia, she was very hard work but Thornhill took time with her and helped by caring for her and also they cared for me. Listening to me each week upset, happy
and crying. They showered her to help and got her in respite, when the room was available. I couldn't say thanks to just one because as a team, they worked great.

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Review from A H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management are simply the best - the care my mother-in-law gets is excellent and she is treated with dignity and respect. It's like home from home - my mother-in-law loves it and so do we, as her family.

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Review from Paige F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My gran went into respite in February until she, unfortunately, passed away on 24 April 2022 and was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's. She immediately warmed to the care home manager, who made her feel at home and welcomed. The manager has been a great support to my family since her passing and
I can't thank him enough for what he did for my gran during those final weeks.

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Review from J J (Sister of Resident) published on 10 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very caring and understanding of each and everyone's individual needs. Going that extra mile to make sure all patients and visitors are cared for to a high standard. The management team are very professional in their approach to the successful running of the home - well done.

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Review from P R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 10 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum-in-law was admitted two years ago after the death of my father-in-law. He was her carer as she has dementia. The manager and the staff welcomed her and gave her the love and attention that, unfortunately, our family wasn’t able to give. They are all excellent and I would highly recommend them.

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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During this pandemic, we have always been kept up to date on the welfare of our loved ones. A pod was built to allow visits. This was always carried out under Government guidelines in a safe and clean environment.

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Review from E M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 9 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has had peace of mind through this difficult time by the care home keeping her constantly updated. FaceTime had been set up to allow regular visits, albeit thru remote systems. A difficult time but made easier by systems Thornhill put in place.

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Review from Christine B (Friend of Resident) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home is exceptional; the management and staff give 200 per cent. The residents always come first and foremost. The residents are well entertained daily. They have a choice in everyday activities. They and families are included in all aspects of everyday life. I would recomend this home to
anyone; it is a home from home first-rate.

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Review from Karen A (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and support my mum has received from the staff at the home has been amazing. Their compassion, dedication, enthusiasm and bravery throughout this pandemic has been exemplary and one that they all should be very proud of.
I would definitely recommend this home to my friends.
Mum is happy,
content, safe and has a new lease of life since moving into the home. She is stimulated, engaged and has made lots of wonderful friends
I cannot recommend this home enough, and I have the utmost praise for each and every one of the brilliant staff who looks after Mums well-being.

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Review from Lorraine F (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our dad is currently a resident at Thornhill House at the moment. From the day of his arrival, the manager and his team of staff have been very welcoming; they have been very hands-on, brilliant with communication, and their level of care they have given has been outstanding. Nothing has been a problem
for them. Our dads need of the level of care can be variable, and they adapt themselves to his needs. I am also very grateful, as since our dad has been at Thornhill House, they have discovered a problem our dad has, which had been overlooked by other medical professionals, so now our dad is receiving the medication he should have had before arriving at Thornhill House. I know our dad is happy there and certainly loves the food. I speak with our dad most days, its never a problem for a member of staff to take the phone to him. I am so pleased that our dad is in a nice care home with lovely surroundings, but most of all, lovely people. With all my heart, thank you to everyone at Thornhill House.

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Review from Barry H (Son of Resident) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy to leave this review for anybody looking into next level of care for family members.
I can’t speak highly enough of the manager and the rest of the team working at Thornhill House; they have made my dad really welcomed, and after trying a few different homes he has been settling into surroundings
at Thornhill House, dare I say it, better than expected.
I can tell from conversations with my farther that there has been a marked improvement in both his mental health and overall well being since arriving, the team have always been polite and have gone out there way to really help manage my dad's long term ailments, which are of great relieve to myself and family members.
Keep up the good work!
Regards.

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Review from David H (Husband of Resident) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can only say that I had my wife placed in a care home before I did. She has come on well, and the staff are friendly. She looks better then she has for a long time which is down to the staff and the top standards that are in place.

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Review from Jill A (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to dementia, the time came when Mum needed full-time care and after a couple of short stays in other care homes. I felt I had found the right place for Mum at Thornhill. As she went into Thornhill in the middle of the pandemic, I have never been inside to visit, but I feel she is well cared for
by the amazing staff. She seems happy and always looks clean and presentable. Thornhill has done a great job in getting her to eat again and keeping her stimulated. I truly believe Mum would not be with us today if she had not gone into Thornhill. I am kept well informed through phone calls and get to see many of the activities Mum joins in with through photos and videos. I feel this home is very well managed, and the staff are genuinely lovely and caring.

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Review from Vaughan G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic home, caring staff, the best care home by a clear mile. Residents treated with great dignity by top quality staff entertained daily. The food looks great, they put regular shows on for them all around. A great care home that deserves all the award it has received.

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Review from Theresa R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law has been in Thornhill since November 2020.
Despite the difficult times, we’re in with COVID-19, staff have worked tirelessly to look after his well being to try and keep his spirits up.
All the staff put so much time and energy into keeping everyone active physically and mentally
with lots of various activities throughout the week.
The manager always finds time for you if you have any issues no matter what time of day.

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Review from Wendy E (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot begin to express my admiration for all the team at Thornhill. They work tirelessly to ensure the residents are well cared for, entertained and loved throughout their time at the home. All needs and requirements are met always with a smile and going the 'extra mile ' seems the norm. These difficult
times have brought out the best in all the staff. Thank you seems too little to say, but it is heartfelt. My family and I have nothing but praise for you all.

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Review from Michael W (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Mum has been resident in Thornhill Care Home for the last 3 years and the care Mum has received has been outstanding throughout. Especially through the Covid 19 pandemic, making sure we could communicate safely via social media and keeping everyone entertained. We cannot thank the manager and all
his staff enough for everything they have done for her. The staff have never faltered in any way to provide the special loving care for Mum in her last few years and especially, over the last few weeks of her life. There are not enough words to express our gratitude and we would recommend that anyone wishing to secure a residential nursing home for their loved ones, should not hesitate to consider Thornhill. Thank you so very much for everything.

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Review from Mark T (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Did a fantastic job looking after and keeping my dad as comfortable as they possibly could in the last few months of his life. All the staff were brilliant, and nothing was too much trouble for them, the manager even made an appearance at my dad's funeral, which was really nice of him.
Would recommend
Thornhill House without hesitation.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.905)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10 for Thornhill House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 53 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 52 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.905 for Thornhill House is calculated as follows: ( (606 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 629 Ratings = 4.905

  • b) 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 52 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 52 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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

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Good

  • Caring

    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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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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