
He was proud of where he now lived and felt loved by the staff.Barbara T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I genuinely never knew that care as good as this existed!Alison B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


He was proud of where he now lived and felt loved by the staff.Barbara T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I genuinely never knew that care as good as this existed!Alison B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Thorn Springs offers 24-hour, all-inclusive residential and dementia care in surroundings which create a great place to live.
Care Provided by Thorn Springs
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
Our all inclusive fee gives peace of mind and allows residents to enjoy our facilities and services without having to worry about extra costs. It includes a monthly appointment at our onsite hair salon, regular chiropody appointments, a full and varied activity program, annual eye tests and transport and accompaniment to medical appointments where necessary.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Thorn Springs for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Thorn Springs 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
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Davidson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Visiting
- The well-being of residents is a priority, and nothing is more important than keeping them in touch with their family and friends in any way possible. Thorn Springs are pleased to welcome visitors into their home, with no limit on the number of visitors for each resident. The home pride themselves on having an open-door policy.
Parking
- Thorn Springs has plenty of onsite parking for visitors.
Thorn Springs Reviews (73)
Thorn Springs has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thorn Springs has 73 reviews.
The home is lovely and clean, tidy, smells nice, wide open plan design inside. The residents are all happy and look loved and cared for. The staff are all very friendly and chatty. They go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome.
We'd like to extend our appreciation to you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We appreciate your support and will strive to continue to uphold the highest standards for residents, visitors, and colleagues.
My friend is living in Thorn Springs and moved in very apprehensive but that feeling soon changed. My friend comes out with me regularly and we still are as social as we would be if she were at home. She feels safe, has lots of company with other people and especially the support from the staff.
Dear MartinThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our home. We are pleased to hear you are pleased with the quality of care your friend receives at Thorn Springs care home & and that they are happy and settled living here with us and we will ensure your kind words are shared with the team.
I would recommend Thorn Springs Care Home as the most caring, friendly home where the staff go the extra mile to provide a happy environment for all the residents. There is a wide range of activities and all the facilities are very nice and well maintained. You always receive a warm and friendly welcome when you first arrive and that continues throughout the home.
Dear Carolyn,We'd like to extend our appreciation to you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. Positive reviews like this provide a real boost to our colleagues who work tirelessly to deliver the kindest possible care to residents. We appreciate your support and will strive to continue to uphold the highest standards for residents, visitors, and colleagues.
We were shown all facilities when we arrived which were excellent. Very friendly and kind staff and felt quite happy leaving my husband in their care for two weeks.
Wed like to extend our thanks for your kind words following your husbands short care break with us at Thorn Springs care home.Positive feedback & kind words such as this are always so gratefully appreciated and will mean a lot to our kind care team. Please do let us know if we can offer any further support to you and your family.
My mum stayed at Thorn Springs for 2 weeks in March/April . The staff were fantastic with her and all the other residents. Plenty of activities for her to do .
When she needs the help again I won't hesitate to bring her back here .
We'd like to extend our thanks for your kind words following your mum's short care break with us at Thorn Springs care home.Positive feedback such as this is always so gratefully appreciated and will mean a lot to our kind care team. We look forward to hearing from you if we can offer any further support to you and your family in the future.
Since our Dad has moved in December he has enjoyed every minute being here the staff are excellent the go above and beyond, it feels home from home. The staff care 100%. Thorn Springs Care Home is definitely the top of the care homes as they are so friendly, they care about the residents 100% and they take pride in their jobs. Love you guys on your excellent work Tina
Dear Tina, We'd like to extend our appreciation to you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. Positive reviews like this provide a real boost to our colleagues who work tirelessly to deliver the kindest possible care to residents. We appreciate your support and will strive to continue to uphold the highest standards for residents, visitors, and colleagues.
Overall impression was that it was extremely clean, staff very professional and friendly, they took time with Dad to make him feel comfortable and to make sure he had the best possible experience!
We will definitely use Thorn Springs again and would not hesitate to recommend them to others
We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. It means so much to our colleagues when they receive this level of praise; they work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the kindest possible care to residents and hearing such fantastic feedback is really the icing on the cake to them! Thank you, once again, for your kind words.
My Dad has been at Thorn Springs since a decline in health and mobility following a stroke in December, and has absolutely flourished since moving here. He raves about the food and the entertainment, but most importantly he feels safe and happy and doesn't feel lonely living alone any more. I cannot put into words how caring and thoughtful every single member of staff is. They really take the time to listen to any and all concerns and think outside the box when it comes to tricky solutions. The level of care is second to none. They really treat Dad as if he's part of a great big family here and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our home. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the quality of care your dad receives at Thorn Springs care home and we will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Again, thank you for your positive comments.
My mother has been a resident at this care home for 2 years now. On all my visits - regularly daily mostly - there is always a smile awaiting as you enter the home. The care is exceptional and the facilities are second to none. I have recommended this to friends and acquaintances and have helped a couple who decided to opt for Thorn Springs, given my experience at the home, who decided on the home for their loved ones.
We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. It means so much to our colleagues when they receive this level of praise; they work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the kindest possible care to residents and hearing such fantastic feedback is really the icing on the cake to them! Thank you, once again, for your kind words.
The home continue to provide top quality care for my father. Throughout his stay he has had superb support from the staff who really seem to want to go above and beyond to make their residents and the families visiting feel it's their home. The focus on care and quick resolution of any issues is first class. They also seem to be able to give everyone some attention no matter how awkward some characters of this age / mental capacity can be! I for one have been so impressed and so grateful that we chose this lovely home for my father's final hurrah! My heartfelt thanks for all the support over a difficult period of emotional roller coasters for all involved.
We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. It means so much to our colleagues when they receive this level of praise they work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the kindest possible care to residents and hearing such fantastic feedback is really the icing on the cake to them. Thank you, once again for your kind words.
Cannot find one bad word to say about this care home from every single member of staff they are wonderful. The activities include, visiting garden centres, coffee shops, general shopping at the local shops. The activity staff bring a range of singers, choirs and bands. Evening activities have included Mecca hosting bingo for the residents and their families. Many creative activities daily.
We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. It means so much to our colleagues when they receive this level of praise, they work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the kindest possible care to residents and hearing such fantastic feedback is really the icing on the cake to them! Thank you, once again, for your kind words.
I strongly believe that Thorn Springs has changed my mums life for the better.
We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. It means so much to our colleagues when they receive this level of praise, they work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the kindest possible care to residents and hearing such fantastic feedback is really the icing on the cake to them! Thank you, once again, for your kind words.
Thorn Springs is a lovely home. My auntie is living there and she is so comfortable there as she is well looked after. The staff are brilliant and the home is nice and clean. It's so nice to see the people that live there are content.
We'd like to extend our appreciation to you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. Positive ratings and comments like this provide a real boost to our colleagues who work tirelessly to deliver the kindest possible care to residents. We appreciate your support and will strive to continue to uphold the highest standards for residents, visitors, and colleagues.
My mum moved into Thorn Springs in September after being given a diagnosis of Altziemers and I am so pleased we found this home for her. The staff and carers really go above and beyond and nothing is too much for them. The home is very modern, clean, and has so many activities laid on for the residents and the food provided is plentiful and tasty. There is always plenty to occupy my mum within the home if needed and if she just wants to chill in her room that's ok too. I highly recommend Thorn Springs and can see a noticeable change in my mum's mood and well-being since she has moved into Thorn Springs.
We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. It means so much to our colleagues when they receive this level of praise; they work tirelessly throughout the year to deliver the kindest possible care to residents and hearing such fantastic feedback is really the icing on the cake to them! Thank you, once again, for your kind words.
Whenever I visit I am impressed by the happy atmosphere and the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. The day rooms are attractive and there is always something planned to stimulate the residents. It is a shame that there is not more outdoor space but they often venture out to the local café and beyond.
The rooms are clean, attractive and well-equipped but a little small.
Mother can be difficult sometimes, but the staff take it in their stride with great patience. There is good medical follow-up with a GP visiting regularly and they can arrange for eye and hearing tests.
The staff communicate well with relatives and are always ready to listen and answer questions.
The food is good and plentiful, with a choice of dishes. Hot drinks and cake are always available for all, not to mention the delicious milkshakes.
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback about our home. At Thorn Springs, kindness is at the heart of everything we do and are so pleased to hear your Mum is happy and settled here. Kind words like these are a testament to the hard work of our colleagues so we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
It's a lovely place. The staff are all nice and polite. They have taken good care of my mum.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our home. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the quality of care your mum receives at Thorn Springs care home. Kind words like these are a testament to the hard work of our colleagues, so we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
The home, staff and the facilities get a ten out of ten from me, I have recommended the home to others and believe they recently had a short-stay resident as a result of the recommendation.
Probably the most important thing, my father is the happiest he’s been for ten years since my mother passed away.
Regards.
My mum has been living at Thorn Springs for several months and has received the best care throughout that period. The home is modern, bright and clean with excellent facilities and the carers and management team work tirelessly to create a happy and relaxed atmosphere. There is a varied programme of planned activities each day and the team at Thorn Springs has also facilitated additional activities/interests that they know my mum has enjoyed throughout her life. I am so grateful that we found Thorn Springs and would 100% recommend it to anyone seeking respite or longer-term care for themselves or a loved one.
Myself and my mother are so happy that we found Thorn Springs on line. This was the only home I looked at and I was so impressed with everything that it showed that I immediately came to view it. Everyone was so helpful and the staff are amazing. My mother has never been happier. I would recommend this home to everyone. Nothing is too much trouble and they are always there to answer any questions we have. I can relax now knowing my mother is extremely happy and loving every minute of her stay here with all the activities that they provide. My mother was losing the will to live but she has bucked up so much for being here. I would just like to say thank you to all at Thorn Springs you have made mine and my mums life so much easier knowing that they are looking after her so well.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Thorn Springs as the most caring, happy, friendly home I have ever been to. My husband is very well cared for and the staff do everything they can to meet his needs. There is a lovely atmosphere when you first arrive and that continues throughout the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 February 2026Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (20) & Events (0)
- 23 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Thorn Springs Care Home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, were delighted to welcome Alex Mayer, MP for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, for a festive visit on Thursday...
- 19 Dec 2025
HC-One’s Thorn Springs Care Home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, is delighted to welcome members of the local community to a joyful Festive Bake Off Competition and Charity Coffee Afternoon on Friday...
- 27 Oct 2025
HC-One’s Thorn Springs Care Home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, held a very special Staff Appreciation Evening, celebrating the kindness, compassion, and dedication of its incredible team. The event also marked a...
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Meet the Team (3)

Melanie is the Front of House Manager at Thorn Springs

Tracy is the Home Manager.

Tina is the deputy manager
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