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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.
The care at Thornhill House is second to none! Staff are so kind and really do put their all into their work. Activities are excellent and varied (many more than other care homes provide). Meals are very good of various ingredients, good choice, many desserts are home-baked. In all, I do not know how we would have coped without the staff at Thornhill House.
Thornhill House is an extended family to residents and relatives of residents. Caring, friendly and fun environment for residents. Highly recommend to anyone who is unable to care for their loved ones at home and want peace of mind they are looked after by carers who are their friends.
There is so much activity going on for residents to get involved in. The carers have got so much patience and nothing is ever too much for them. Whenever there's something that needs changing, management deal with it immediately. It’s just a nice place to be around.
We moved my mum here from another care home that was actually like a five-star hotel - but there was no heart and soul there. Thornhill House has lots of heart and soul. The staff are all down-to-earth and genuine. My mum gets taken out regularly and this is what she loves. Thank you, Thornhill!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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