Thorn Springs

Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 6TW
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Thorn Springs offers 24-hour, all-inclusive residential and dementia care in surroundings which create a great place to live.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1566
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1641
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1723
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1806

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, annual dental check ups and transport and accompaniment to medical appointments where necessary.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Thorn Springs to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Katie Hughes (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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 (61)

9.9

Thorn Springs has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thorn Springs has 61 reviews.

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Review from Gillian B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I live abroad so I cannot visit very often and it is important that I can be confident of the care given to my mother at Thorn Springs. They have not let us down.
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.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Thorn SpringsThank 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.
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Review from D G (Son of Resident) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's a lovely place. The staff are all nice and polite. They have taken good care of my mum.
Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Thorn SpringsThank 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.
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Review from Ray Y (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been at Thorn Springs for four months. We are extremely pleased with the care he is being given. The social side is excellent, interacting with both residents and carers. The home and staff are brilliant and always make relatives very welcome.
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Review from Steve M (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of Thorn Springs is a fantastic home for my father firstly, which is then complemented by excellent staff with a very caring nature, who go the extra mile for their residents.
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.
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Review from Amanda D (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Linda G (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from L A (Wife of Resident) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Edward P (Son of Resident) published on 27 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been made to feel very welcome and at home. The staff are always friendly and helpful and often go the extra mile. Thorn Springs is a lovely place to be and always has an upbeat atmosphere. Very much recommended.
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Review from G A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Nana came to Thorn Springs initially as respite, this was a difficult time for nana as she struggled with the transition - this was made worse by the infection which had severely affected her well-being both physically and mentally. Nana wasn't happy - she struggled to adjust and was adamant she would
be returning to her own home. 7 odd months later, nanas well-being and quality of life have improved greatly. A lovely home with an abundance of love, light and laughter.
Well done, all.
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Review from J R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we visit we get a very good welcome from the management and staff when we arrive at mum's room it is very warm and clean and cosy. If any problem arises it is dealt with very quickly. The food is excellent and plenty of it. There are varied activities to do. When we were looking at care homes this
one stood out by a country mile, one for all the things to do and value for money.
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Review from Kelly B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum went into Thorn Springs in February of this year, and at such a difficult time when we made the decision, this was eased by the support of the team. Now as we are near to a year, I am so grateful for the care that mum receives at Thorn Springs. Mum has Alzheimer’s and it’s difficult adjusting to
such an awful disease, but knowing mum is cared for in such a lovely home has helped our family come to terms with it.


The staff are amazing, so kind and patient. I know mum is happy there, and we as a family couldn’t ask for better care for mum. The bedrooms are lovely, they are always doing activities and it is spotlessly clean. I couldn’t recommend it enough.

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Review from C C (Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad was looked after at Thorn Springs for 6 weeks for some respite care. He was looked after extremely well, the facilities are superb, with excellent communal areas including a cinema. The rooms are en suite and have all the amenities needed to create comfortable surroundings for the residents to
feel at home. The staff are very kind and helpful, creating a homely and caring atmosphere, we were very lucky to find such a wonderful place to home my dad temporarily. Thanks to all the staff at Thorn Springs for all their kindness and patience.
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Review from Judy S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visiting my dad here makes me very happy and reassured that he is in the best place. The staff are friendly, caring and professional! The residents all seem to be treated with respect and kindness for their individual needs and tastes. Thank you
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Review from M S (Partner of Resident) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just a couple of things that I feel would improve this very nice home. The frosted windows - what a shame you cannot sit on the balcony and see the world go by etc. Also, the rooms again are small and practicable but not homely, remembering people have had to leave their homes to live with you. Lastly
the cost of Thorn Springs "I'm afraid I'm shocked, then being the age I am, I better say nothing. So all in all well done for the lovely home and staff. Congratulations.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Thorn SpringsThank you for taking the time to write. We absolutely welcome our residents to make their rooms their own, please speak with one of the team if you need any help with that. You are completely correct, this is your home, and if there is anything we can do to make it feel more homely for you we would be all ears.
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Review from J O (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was in respite care for two weeks in their beautiful home. The staff were friendly and caring at all times. From what I saw cannot fault the service mum received there.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Thorn SpringsThank you for your kind words, we love our beautiful home and our fabulous team.
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Review from T J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful care staff who are kind, genuinely caring and nothing is too much trouble. From front of house to auxiliary I am more than happy with the level of care my dad receives which is very comforting.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Thorn SpringsWe are so pleased that you are happy with the care your dad is receiving, we believe our team do a wonderful job but thank you for sending in a review to prove it!
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Review from K B (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife's brother who came to Thorn Springs for two weeks respite while we went on holiday was cared for by the staff as one of their family. He felt completely at home and loved the food, his room and the caring staff who attended to his every needs. He was so happy during his stay that he is talking
about returning for good. Thank you to all the staff at Thorn Springs for making his stay so enjoyable.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Thorn SpringsThank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, we very much consider Thorn Springs to be a family and while we miss your brother-in-law for now we very much look forward to seeing him again soon!
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Review from R T (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff have supported the whole family through the emotional challenges of settling a loved one in. The process has been managed with compassion and professionalism.
Everyone is treated as a respected individual.
Thank you.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Thorn SpringsThank you for sending a lovely review. We always want to work with families and loved ones to ensure that residents can settle in smoothly with us, it’s a key part of our ethos of person-centred care to ensure that all individual needs are met.
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Review from Emma R (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff continues to go over and beyond to help my mum adjust to this new part of her life. They demonstrate empathy, professionalism and truly care and want to make a difference to my mum's quality of life. This has been a lifesaver for wider family members who can visit and share quality time with
her in beautiful surroundings. The key part is the quality of care given to my mum which has surpassed all expectations. Her individual quirks have been embraced and staff take time to get to know her and attend to her needs with compassion and understanding Thank you for all you are doing.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Thorn SpringsThank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It is important to us that our home is a sanctuary not only for our residents but also their loved ones, allowing them to spend quality time together without having to focus on care – that’s what we are there for!
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Review from Micheal W (Husband of Resident) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife came here in February for respite but is now a permanent resident. The care she has received has been outstanding. They always go above and beyond and are always there with a cup of tea and a piece of cake for me and the family. I couldn't wish for my wife to be in a better place.
Reply from Terri Kidd, PR Executive at Thorn SpringsThank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, we are so happy to have welcomed your wife and yourself into the Thorn Springs family. We love it when a respite stay becomes permanent as it really shows how special our home is, from people with first-hand experience!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for Thorn Springs 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.861 for Thorn Springs is calculated as follows: ( (248 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.861
  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 Thorn Springs is based on 24 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 24 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.

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Meet the Team (5)

Katie

Katie Hughes

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2022

Katie is the Home Manager at Thorn Springs Care Home

Melanie

Melanie Metherell

Job Title: Front Of House Manager Joined: 2022

Melanie is the Front of House Manager at Thorn Springs

Tracy

Tracy Davidson

Job Title: Care Manager Joined: 2022

Tracy is the Care Manager.

Natalie

Natalie Jackson

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2023

Natalie is an Activities Coordinator at Thorn Springs.

Elaine

Elaine Dockerill

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2022

Elaine is an Activities Coordinator at Thorn Springs.

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