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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The staff at Thornhill are excellent, they cannot do enough for you and are so caring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 been noted and will be used to ensure anyone else who stays at Thornhill does not experience the same.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 good care.
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
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.
All staff brill. Meals enjoyed. Top marks to all. Thank you to all.
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.
Following my friend coming in Thornhill she has made so many friends and is so happy. Keep up the good hard work.
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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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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