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The staff do an outstanding jobH L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Thorney Croft is a warm and welcoming residential care home in Stranraer. It provides specialist care for up to 60 older people and people living with dementia.
Thorney Croft has some wonderful spaces to relax in and enjoy company, including an activities room, TV lounges and small kitchenettes. As a specialist dementia service, furnishings and lighting are purpose-designed to meet the needs of people they support. The home has beautiful...
Care Provided by Thorney Croft
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Prices exclude therapeutic activities such as hairdressing and chiropody.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Thorney Croft for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Thorney Croft to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week if you're over the age of 65. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Park Homes UK Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lisa Higgins(Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Parking
- Onsite parking available for visitors
Thorney Croft Reviews (25)
Thorney Croft has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.400) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thorney Croft has 25 reviews.
Very approachable management. Open friendly staff. Family and friends made to feel very welcome when visiting.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our management approachable and our staff open and friendly. Creating a welcoming environment for both our residents and their loved ones is very important to us, so it's wonderful to know that family and friends felt comfortable and welcomed when visiting. We truly appreciate your comments and support.
I cannot praise your staff highly enough every single one of them are amazing, dedicated, caring, patient, your company should be very very proud of them all I've been going in now for a year now and its always the same such a wonderful feeling of contentment well done to everyone.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. We're delighted to hear you've had such a positive experience with us over the past year. Your feedback means a great deal to our team, and we'll be sure to share it with them.
My wife receives very good care at Thorney Croft. Despite being short staffed at times the staff remain cheerful and do their best to meet residents needs. Although my wife can't often attend activities there are many that would interest her. Overall a very friendly care home.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that your wife receives good care and that you find our team friendly, cheerful, and dedicated, even during busy times. Your appreciation means a great deal to us, and we are grateful for your support.
Despite mum's condition and health deteriorating this month, the staff at Thorney Croft have been extremely kind, caring and attentive, arranging for medical reviews and assessments and ensuring all aids to help mum remain comfortable and have the best quality of life available. They liaise well with the family and keep us updated at all times. Mum has been cared for with compassion, dignity and respect. As a family, we are extremely thankful to them all.
Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We are grateful for your kind words and are pleased to hear that your mum has been cared for with compassion, dignity, and respect. Supporting both residents and their families during difficult times is very important to us, and we are glad our team has been...
We were welcomed on arrival with several staff assisting us to the room. We were made comfortable in the room and had the lay out of the room explained including the ensuite facility. The sleeping arrangement was comfortable with staff assisting in undressing for bed, the staff are helpful, caring and enthusiastic.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are pleased to hear you felt welcomed and comfortable during your stay. Your kind comments about our caring, helpful, and enthusiastic staff are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.
We as family live in other parts of the country and world so knowing Mum is happy and looked after is of great comfort to us.
With very grateful thanks.
Charlotte
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It means a great deal to the whole team to know that you feel your mother is happy, comfortable, and well cared for at Thorney Croft. Your gratitude will be shared with the entire team, who will be truly touched by your comments.
The premises are nice and well kept. The staff are friendly and caring.
Thank you for your kind words. We're glad you found the home well-kept and our staff caring and friendly. Your feedback is truly appreciated.
Has been thoroughly enjoying all the different activities, this has made her interact with other people.
Thank you for the lovely review. We will share your feedback with the team!
Although my mother has only been a resident for a number of weeks, she has settled in extremely well due to the care and kindness she has received from all staff members. All her physical and mental health needs are being met, and although encouraged to participate in activities, when she does not wish to her decision is respected. In her own words, "she wants for nothing". As daughter of a new resident, I have found the Manager, Seniors and Care Staff excellent at communicating information I need to know about my mother's wellbeing, or about the Home in general. They were also very approachable and understanding of the initial stress and sadness experienced by both my mother and myself when she first became a resident, leaving her own home.
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased your mother is settling in well! We will share this lovely feedback with the team at the home!
I can only say that I have been delighted with the care my dad has received since moving into Thorney Croft in June 2024. It was a traumatic time for myself when realising my Dad needed more care than I was able to manage. I was pleasantly surprised when visiting the home with the layout, rooms, communal areas and how clean and fresh it was. My Dad has settled in well and has a great rapport with staff. They treat him with kindness, respect and are very caring towards him. I can and would approach staff if I had any concerns but up until now have had none. Having dreaded my Dad entering a care facility I can only say it has been very positive for my Dad and myself. Well done all!
Thank you so much for your kind review. We will pass this on to the care team at the home!
Thorney Croft have taken into account the service user's needs and and have offered a bespoke care package. The staff are very friendly and have gone out of their way to welcome her and help her feel at home. We are very satisfied with the level of care given.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear that the bespoke care package and warm welcome have helped her feel at home. It's wonderful to know you're satisfied with the care - we'll share this with the team!
I saw first-hand the care and attention provided to my mother and the other residents at their Mother's Day Afternoon Tea. Mum appeared to really enjoy herself. It was lovely to see the care provided in welcoming family members too and the Quiz organised by the Activities Coordinator which was great fun but still maintained the residents’ dignity.
Thank you for your kind words! We will pass this onto the team and Activities Coordinator at Thorney Croft!
The things that need to be improved are the amount of staff on at weekends as firstly you cannot get staff to answer the door to let you in (waited 25 minutes once), and also elderly people needing to go to the toilet have to wait on a 2nd staff member for help, and several times they have to go look for a hoist. Not very dignifying.
Care is good, but there always seems to be a shortage of staff. Which is unfair to the residents and staff.
Limited activities due to restrictions.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for our home which we really appreciate. We will pass on your comments to all the team.
The staff do an outstanding job - treating residents and their families with dignity. They are always professional and have a sense of humour. There are difficult times ahead for all care homes but I know they are committed to their work and it is so important people recognise how valued and appreciated care workers are. It is important to highlight that within Thorney Croft there is a feeling of family and the enormous kindness other families extend to residents who maybe don’t have many visitors.
We cannot praise the staff at Thorney Croft enough. Every single one from management to cleaners and all care staff are kind, respectful and pleasant. They made Mum's transition into a care setting a very positive experience. Mum is happy, safe and settled in her surroundings. Mum is being cared for by attentive staff who take the time to get to know her and her needs and they welcome our family in to visit regularly. We would highly recommend Thorney Croft for your loved one.
Both mum and dad are being looked after well and are as comfortable as can be expected.
Friendly staff and helpful.
My father is very settled here. Though a "private" man he trusts the staff when needed and appreciates the care and dignity they give him at 99 he rarely takes advantage of the activities provided.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 27 November 2025- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Good
(4)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Good
(4)
Bed Vacancies
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have vacancies available for spacious and comfortable rooms within our care home. Residents receive personalised care and support from our compassionate caregivers, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and healthcare monitoring. Contact us today to arrange a viewing of the home and to meet our team!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thorney Croft
What types of Care is Thorney Croft registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Thorney Croft have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Thorney Croft?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Thorney Croft to the centre of Stranraer?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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