Thornhill House

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley 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.

The home provides residential care, dementia care, palliative care and respite care, delivered by a dedicated and compassionate team. Care is person-centred, taking account of each individual’s background, life experiences, preferences and wishes, and is delivered with dignity and respect.

A Veteran Friendly care home

Thornhill House is proud to be a Veteran Friendly care home, recognising the service, experiences and contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces. The home aims to offer an environment where veterans feel acknowledged, understood and supported.

This Veteran Friendly approach extends to:

1.Veterans living at Thornhill House

2.Family members of veterans

3.Staff with Armed Forces connections

4.Visitors from the wider veteran community

Support is offered in a respectful and sensitive way, always recognising personal choice, privacy and dignity.

Inclusive, meaningful living

Thornhill House has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes residents from all cultures, faiths and backgrounds. Support is tailored to individual needs, abilities and preferences.

Life at the home is active and social, with a wide range of meaningful activities, freshly prepared home-cooked meals and comfortable surroundings that encourage independence, friendships and a strong sense of belonging. Families can feel reassured that their loved ones are supported in a home known for professionalism, kindness and award-winning care.
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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 What's included?

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.

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)

Contact Thornhill House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Thornhill House Reviews (209)

9.9

Thornhill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thornhill House has 209 reviews.

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Review from Matt J (Grandson of Resident) published on 19 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thornhill House is an excellent care home. It is such a relief knowing that my grandma, who has dementia, is being so well looked after.
The staff at Thornhill are excellent and go above and beyond to make sure all residents are well looked after and are treated well. They are always engaging with
residents to make sure they are okay, and if my grandma makes a request for a certain food or beverage they go out of their way to sort it for her.
They always seem to have activities for the residents to do, whether it is arts and crafts or dancing, and probably once a week they have a live singer in the lounge singing old songs. My grandma loves it and always gets up dancing and singing.
The staff are a real credit to the home and its residents. They are often staging charity events in their own time to give back to the home and the community, and at Christmas, they devised a scheme for people to donate shoeboxes to give to residents and the local hospital. A truly excellent care home.
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Review from B D (Son of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff always do their best, sometimes under difficult circumstances due to the complex needs of patients. Very satisfied with the treatment of my mother.
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Review from Trudy G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is taken care of by the excellent staff in a fantastic facility, 1st class, would highly recommend.
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Review from J H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The family are pleased with the care and provisions provided for my mother-in-law. The staff are all very professional and friendly at all times. The activities provided are great and we really appreciate the time and effort staff put into delivering different experiences for my mum-in-law. We all think
it's a pleasure to visit and to know that mum-in-law is safe and cared for by everyone.
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Review from K A (Friend of Resident) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a friendly atmosphere, lots of activity and entertainment. The staff always very helpful and very kind to the residents.
Nice decoration throughout and smells nice and clean.
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Review from B S (Sister of Resident) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find Thornhill House a very clean and well-run care home. The staff are very good, friendly and very caring.
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Review from E M (Brother of Resident) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is well run, there are plenty of activities to occupy the clientele. They make visitors welcome.
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Review from Katie (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My gran has been living in Thornhill House now full-time since September 2019. She came in for Respite care for a couple of weeks after been in and out of hospital and decided that she wanted to stop there as a full-time resident as she loved it that much. She has received so much love and care from
all the staff and now considers them her friends. Since she has been in Thornhill she has improved so much in herself and that is thanks to all the amazing staff at Thornhill. They do so much for her and nothing is too much trouble. We also get involved and enjoy sharing the laughs with all the entertainment that they put on them, which she absolutely loves. Her room is lovely and spacious. She really enjoys eating again now after losing so much weight whilst she was poorly but now Thornhill make sure there is always something for her to eat. A big shout out goes to all the amazing staff and especially the manager who has been wonderful throughout and is a credit to the care home.
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Review from Sarah W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The move to Thornhill House was a breath of fresh air and by far the best decision we made in terms of my grandfather’s long term care. The staff are all very professional and always go that extra mile to ensure that both my grandfather and the other residents are well cared for, happy and comfortable.
There are regular activities held most days of the week that give the residents an opportunity to get involved in something and a chance to socialise and interact with the other residents and members of staff. The rooms are well kept and the place has a very clean and maintained feel to it. Visiting hours are very flexible, and there is ample parking to the rear of the building. It is important to note that, access into both the car park area and the building are secure and monitored at all times. On a final note, since moving my grandfather to the home, he has really settled in and when we visit he always has a smile on his face.
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Review from Jonathan G (Grandson of Resident) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care at this home is of the highest standard. I can’t thank them enough for what they do. The staff are so kind, helpful and understanding. It’s clean and the rooms are lovely and spacious.
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Review from Shirley T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a full-time resident at Thornhill House since September. She loves all the staff and considers them her friends, as do we. They go above the call of duty, the care and love she receives is wonderful. The manager deserves a mention, he is a fantastic personality with love and understanding
and the activities are many! We also get involved and enjoy sharing the laughs. My mum was ill during the summer and I believe the love and compassion she receives at Thornhill saved her life! Thank you to all, a happy place to live and a pleasure to visit.
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Review from Shelley H (Son of Resident) published on 22 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the care given to my mother at this care home. The manager and his team truly go above and beyond for the people in their care. It does not have a feel of a care home (of which I have quite a bit of experience). It feels much more like my mum’s home that she happens to share
we other people. There is a very family, loving environment within this facility. I would highly recommend this service for anyone looking for outside care for their loved ones.
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Review from Gillian G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum in law has been in a few months due to a fall in her home and is now a permanent resident. As I have lived in Darfield for a few years I know most of the staff and to be honest I wouldn’t want my mum anywhere else.
So friendly and supportive to her every need, we’ve all had days out with the
staff and residents and we try to support the home when they're doing raffles.
Activities going off every day which she enjoys and tries to take part in.
Would highly recommend Thornhill Care Home to anyone.
Keep up the good work guys.
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Review from Trevor S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 21 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two residents in this home from home in Sunny Darfield. My Auntie and Mother in law both 93 + years of age.
Overall their stay has been satisfactory with little problems which were all sorted out immediately.
We have no problems at all recommending this very good Care Home to anyone we have
conversations with.
Hope this continues.
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Review from Christine M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother in law was in Thornhill and absolutely loved it. The staff and care were second to none. She was really well looked after.
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Review from Adele B (Wife of Resident) published on 20 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this care home. My husband was admitted for care. He had a little problem with shaking while eating and the management and staff made him very comfy and he enjoyed his stay. Very kind and caring staff and management.
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Review from Lynn C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father in law was a resident in Thornhill House for approx 6 months until he passed away and the time he spent in their wonderful care was a very positive time. He was extremely well looked after always clean and comfortable and couldn't speak highly enough about the staff and the way they treated
him - with care and respect. I couldn't thank them enough for all they did.
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Review from Paige S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From entering the homely atmosphere of the care home. I can well understand why my nana has been very happy. The care and support staff are very friendly and approachable.
The resident's interaction between the staff and residents is visible to see. The management team have kept the family up to date
with the continued progress of my nana on a regular basis.
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Review from Sylvia H (Resident) published on 3 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care, very good.
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Review from Katie H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find this care home to be a very friendly place. All the staff are very nice and always seem happy to be there. The care my Grandma receives is brilliant and she really likes it here.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.900)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10 for Thornhill House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 47 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.900 for Thornhill House is calculated as follows: ( (537 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 558 Ratings = 4.9
  2. 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 46 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 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 46 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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

Overall Good

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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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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