Thornhill House

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9LG
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9.9 200 Reviews
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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 by Thornhill House

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • 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 typically 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 exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Contact Thornhill House to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Thornhill House Reviews (200)

9.9

Thornhill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thornhill House has 200 reviews.

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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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Review from Nicola R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My first 5 minutes here and the home seems very clean and the staff seem very friendly.
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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
How wonderful for our vulnerable loved ones to enter into a 'home from home' environment. The care which is, not only given to the resident but also to family members is reassuring at a difficult time. The care workers treat everyone with respect and understanding, always ready to give a helping hand.
The management team organise social events keeping the interaction. Always keeping us all involved. A team to be proud of.
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Review from Jennifer A (Wife of Resident) published on 6 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot fault anything about Thornhill House. My husband came home 100% better than he went there and we are so grateful, not only for him but me also. They are all so brilliant.
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Review from Mollie H (Resident) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very happy here and have had very good care and help to get me walking again. I have always been treated with dignity and care.
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Review from Ellen W (Resident) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be looked after better than in a five star hotel. All the staff are great and can't do enough for you. There is a man that helps you whenever he can. Its like a second home
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Review from CSW (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Not happy at all with this facility for my father who has Alzheimer's. This did not seem to be taken into account and he came away very insecure and afraid. Although the physios did get him back on his feet.
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Review from Dawn R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum was in Thornhill House all of January and most of February.
She was so happy and cared for.
She loved the staff, the food, the company and most of all the stimulation.
We are looking at daycare to come back in future.
Thanks everyone.
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Review from Pearl A (Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care I have received at Thornhill has been more than excellent. When I came here I couldn't believe the amount of care I received. The carers do more than care for you, they are so kind and work so hard. The food is excellent, this is the second time I have been here and when I came I said "I have
come home". I said they are more than excellent.
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Review from Margaret C (Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not be more happy to stay at Thornhill House. The carers and management are fantastic and so are the physiotherapists. I shall be singing your praises to anyone I know and would highly recommend this place for rehabilitation.
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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 49 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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: ( (560 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 582 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 48 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 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
    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 48 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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