Thornhill House

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9LG
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Thornhill House Care Home, Darfield, Barnsley - Where Everyone Has a Life Worth Celebrating

Part of the multi-award-winning Strong Life Care family, Thornhill House Care Home in Darfield, Barnsley, provides a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every resident is valued, respected, and supported to live life to the fullest.

Thornhill House practices person-centred care that makes a long-term difference to the health, lifestyles, and well-being of residents, including those living with dementia or a wide range of complex conditions. This compassionate approach extends to families and loved ones, with staff offering reassurance and sensitive support during times of transition and change.

Recognised as one of the most trusted care homes in the Barnsley area, Thornhill House delivers high-quality residential care, dementia care, palliative care, and respite care, provided by a dedicated and experienced team. The home proudly embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming residents from all cultures, faiths, and backgrounds, and tailoring care to meet individual needs, preferences, and wishes.

Every aspect of care is delivered to the highest standard while remaining accessible and affordable, ensuring residents receive exceptional support without compromise.

Life at Thornhill House is vibrant and fulfilling. Residents enjoy a varied programme of activities, freshly prepared home-cooked meals, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others in a safe, friendly, and supportive setting. With its strong community links and reputation for quality, Thornhill House offers families peace of mind and residents a true sense of home.

Thornhill House Care Home, Darfield, Barnsley brings together award-winning care, inclusivity, and community spirit to create a home everyone can be proud of - a place where every life is truly worth celebrating.
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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 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 (201)

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Thornhill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years.
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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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Review from P S (Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Thornhill are excellent, they cannot do enough for you and are so caring.
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Review from Emily R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thornhill House is an excellent care home to be in. The staff are always helpful and you can always rely on them to help you with anything. Really good food and they do activities with the residents. I would recommend Thornhill House to anyone.
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Review from Jean W (Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thornhill is a first class care home, the care I have had has been the best I could have had anywhere. The staff are so kind and patient and do all they can to make people happy, they always have a smile on their face and nothing is too much trouble for them. The kitchen staff and cleaners are always
helpful and the meals are first class, the place is lovely, clean and the residents are given every encouragement to get well, no one feels embarrassed.
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Review from Olivia W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandmother was a resident at Thornhill House. The staff were very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them when asked. The food was great and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She was fantastic on her feet by the time she left Thornhill.
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Review from Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My mum had a rehabilitation stay at Thornhill House in Feb 2017. We were pleased when mum could move on after one week. Some staff were kind but unfortunately, these were in a minority. In general, there was a poor attitude and mum was made to feel she was a nuisance. There was a lack of empathy and
understanding. The rehabilitation, particularly the Physiotherapy sessions, were excellent.
Reply from Christian, Manager at Thornhill House
Sorry you felt this way regarding your mum's stay at Thornhill. I'm a little concerned regarding your comments as your mum wanted respite at Thornhill and I had no beds available. Your comments have…read more
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Review from Joan B (Resident) published on 10 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have enjoyed my stay at Thornhill as I have been well looked after. The staff are great, always friendly and helpful. There is always choices when it came to meal times and the food is good. I like to take part in some of the activities and enjoy chatting with the staff. My bedroom is always cleaned
and I feel safe and comfortable when I am in bed.
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Review from Charlie S (Son of Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think Thornhill House and the staff are great, very caring. My Mum has been treated with dignity and respect. Food was excellent. Keep up the hard work.
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Review from George S (Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My stay at Thornhill has been a pleasant one in unpleasant circumstances. I found the staff both efficient and pleasant. Good choice of menu at mealtimes and varied activities. My room was comfortable and warm. I also enjoyed the company of the other clients.
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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been on intermediate care for the last six weeks. She could not walk at all but now back home active. The staff were excellent and so caring. I cannot fault the home.
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Review from Jason W (Nephew of Resident) published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not fault the staff at Thornhill for their compassion and care they are so friendly and so good with the residents. The staff treat the residents so well. I'm always welcomed and always offered a drink and the atmosphere is always very friendly. Thank you to all the staff and management for such
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Review from Kathryn H (Friend of Resident) published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt as been in Thornhill since Christmas. The manager and his team give 100% and the home is so welcoming and friendly. It has such a great atmosphere, the staff go the extra mile to ensure quality care is given. Well done to the team.
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Review from J P (Resident) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At first, I did not want to stay but now I can honestly say I have enjoyed staying at Thornhill. Staff have been wonderful, can't do enough for me. Food is fabulous, homemade cooking and if you don't want what they are cooking, alternative meals are provided. My room was smashing, comfortable bed and
always clean and smelled nice when you re-entered the room. My family also commented on how well I was treated. Christmas was special and I have enjoyed all the entertainment
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Review from Sandra J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum in law has been in the been in the care of Thornhill House since August 2016 and the care and attention she receives is immpeciable. She is in the last days of her life now but they treated her and all the family with love and dignity. The management and staff all give 100% and we would thoroughly
recommend Thornhill House to everyone.
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Review from May M (Relative of Resident) published on 13 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff brill. Meals enjoyed. Top marks to all. Thank you to all.
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Review from Melanie W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandma has been in Thornhill since August when she had a fall at home, after being in a few days she said she wanted to stay and live here as she loved it, they treat the residents so well and nothing is too much trouble. Since then, my grandma is now on a care plan and I can not thank everyone
enough for what they are doing for her, caring, tentative, supportive to us as the family, they make you feel so welcomed and part of the family unit that all staff are. Thank you all.
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Review from Mary W (Friend of Resident) published on 13 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following my friend coming in Thornhill she has made so many friends and is so happy. Keep up the good hard work.
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Review from Trever C (Son of Resident) published on 3 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad was in Thornhill up to today on rehab, he was cared for and the manager was very good, he ensures the place is safe, clean and stimulating, well done.
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Review from Ken M (Husband of Resident) published on 13 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't manage without it. My wife is looked after, I miss her at home but she is looked after. Clean place, not tasted the food but my wife enjoys it.
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Review from Doreen W (Resident) published on 24 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is very good. Carers very good. Really great they will help when they can. Food Okay.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.895)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) 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 4.895 for Thornhill House is calculated as follows: ( (556 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 581 Ratings = 4.895
  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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Awards / Recognitions (23)

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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