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The house has a very warm and homely atmosphere...
Care Provided by Thorp House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
* Subject to assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Thorp House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Thorp House Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kingsley Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Brooks (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 18 to 105
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Thorp House Nursing Home Reviews (82)
Thorp House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thorp House Nursing Home has 82 reviews.
The move was handled professionally and thoughtfully.
The transformation has been nothing short of incredible, with close attention paid to the service users' immediate medical needs resulting in resolution of a condition which had persisted for months; and a focus on the overall holistic care of their emotional and physical needs, examples include changing from being bed bound to mobile, isolated to social, and from supplements to a proper food intake.
I have found the staff competent, caring and crucially, able to provide consistent care to make the relative feel at home.
We were aware of the last CQC rating, but have not found any issue at all with the care delivered.
Absolutely first-class home very caring and considerate home to the needs of the residents. Nothing is too much trouble it's one of the best homes in the country. Lovely care is nurses and helpers always approachable considerate and helpful. Well done guys.
I'm really happy that Dad has been cared for with respect and dignity. The nursing, care, support and management teams are always approachable and helpful. Everyone has spent time getting to know him and we feel confident he is being cared for very well.
The staff treat the residents politely, respectfully and with dignity. They are friendly and from personal experience give the residents their time.
70th Wedding Anniversary of residents, the staff went out of their way to make this event a happy one. Food provided - excellent. The home is run to the highest of standards that I have experienced in any other home I have visited. Really good.
I found the home very clean, comfortable and nicely preserved. The staff gave a warm welcome and appeared very caring in their approach.
My Uncle and Aunt decided that they no longer felt safe or capable of looking after themselves in their own home and requested that I find them a place in a care home. After speaking to the manager of the local nursing home, we were able to find them a room which could accommodate them both (very rare in this area). They moved in about 3 weeks ago and seem to be very happy and settled in such a short time. This is basically due to the care and attention they have received since they moved in. They already feel part of the community and join in with most of the activities.
Everyone has been very helpful and so welcoming and wanting the best for my husband.
Thorp House is a small care home where all the staff know all the residents and their families. There is always events happening on a daily basis that can include family and are generally very lively happy experiences. My mother has been there for just over two years during which time she has received first-class treatment, specialist nursing care, physio and happy smiling faces. Family and friends are frequently invited to join their relatives for meals either in the dining room or in the residents' room. There is a very low turnover of staff compared to some other places I have visited and staff are assigned to the same group of residents so that they can get to know them and the habits, requirements very well.
Everybody is so caring, always there for my father's needs with dignity and respect.
Thank you for the meeting today. It was good to be part of mum's care. Secondly, you as a manager at Thorp House are truly amazing. Your organisation skills, caring manner towards staff and residents shines through. Well done you. Thirdly, I cannot praise your staff enough on how they are taking care of my mum. They are great but that comes from good management as well as their caring component which comes naturally. Special thanks to one member of staff in particular, as he is always willing to talk to me about mum, any day or anytime. Long may this relationship continue with us during the time my mum is in your care. Obviously, please keep in touch if things change and I will also. Please pass on my thanks to your wonderful team at Thorp House. But more importantly a big thank you to you, to the manager, for being such a caring manager. Kindest regards.
Thank you for a lovely message it was such a surprise to read and just happy that I am able to be part of the team that is looking after your mum.
We could not fault Thorp House as they were excellent with my husband. Nothing too much trouble for them. We could not speak higher of Thorp House.
My brother-in-law was treated with the greatest respect and love throughout his life at Thorp House. Even after his death, the care towards his family has been brilliant! 10/10.
Whenever I came to the home to visit my brother-in-law I found the staff very helpful and very caring to him.
I have nothing but praise for Thorp House. My dad received such wonderful love and care here. All staff were kind and compassionate and couldn't do more. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The manager should be proud of Thorp House. Always clean and tidy. Gardens are beautiful. Couldn't recommend Thorp House enough.
Overall very good.
My husband was resident for a short period of assessment. From the beginning, all staff treated him kindly and demonstrated considerable patience with his sometimes challenging behaviour. The staff were also very welcoming and supportive towards me during a very difficult time and did everything possible to help me make the right decisions for my husband’s care. All requests were dealt with promptly and the atmosphere was very homely. At no time did I notice any unpleasant smells and the garden was a bonus. I am sure in the summer it would be even better.
She has a lovely room overlooking the road, where she can see all of comings and goings. The home has a lovely atmosphere and the management and office staff are wonderful, nothing is too much bother.
My friend has settled rather well and it's lovely she can remain in the village she loves so much.
In the home for palliative care and transferred from NHS hospital at their cost. Care has been excellent and support given to the family at a very difficult time. Much appreciated.
Management are now implementing new procedures to improve service to residents and relatives/friends.
Thanks for such positive comments that are always appreciated by our staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 February 2023Good
- CaringGood
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Kingsley Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Thorp House Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (4)

I qualified as a nurse 30 years ago. During the last 30 years, I have worked in many different areas of healthcare but have spent the last 10 years working in a care home. I am passionate about making a difference in people's lives - residents, relatives and the team here at Thorp. I joined the team here at Thorp in February 2024, The home has a fantastic family feel, which I hear every day walking around the home with laughter and fun at the heart of the home. I am looking forward to moving the home from good to outstanding. At home, I love literature and classical music to create a relaxing environment.
However, my great passion is cooking and love to learn to create new dishes for my family and friends to enjoy.

My Career in Healthcare began in 2014 as a newly qualified staff nurse in a specialist Cardio/Thoracic Hospital. I progressed to become a specialist Cardio/Thoracic nurse where I was in charge of a Surgical Ward and High Dependency Unit. In January 2018 I joined Kingsley Healthcare as a staff nurse at Thorp House Nursing Home. This position was very different from my previous job but was very fulfilling as I had the time to deliver person-centered care to the residents who have become like a second family to me. I became the Deputy Manager at Thorp House in August 2019 where I support the home manager in the daily running of the home making sure that the team is delivering high-quality care with compassion and empathy.

My passion for hospitality started while I was studying in Paris, around 25 years ago, I started to work at the legendary Michelin star-graded restaurant named "Au Pied de Cochon". The atmosphere, the teamwork, and the attention to detail designated the path of my life and I continued working in high-level hotels and restaurants. At Thorp House, my key focus is managing the food service operations, working closely with the chef around menu planning and preparation to deliver quality meals to our residents. I absolutely love working at Thorp. Every day is different and brings some new challenges. To see the devotion of the team in bringing the best care to the residents in their day-to-day lives in our nursing home is heart-warming.
In my spare time, I enjoy doing crocheting and puzzle-solving.

I joined Thorp in 2017 as part of the administration team, as a friendly face to welcome residents, family and friends.
Whether that be in person or on the phone. I have over 8 years of experience having worked in insurance previously. I enjoy working at Thorp as it holds family values and is always a warm and welcoming environment.
On my days off I enjoy playing hockey or going for walks and taking on hiking challenges.
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