
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.
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.
Well done, all.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank you for your kind words, we love our beautiful home and our fabulous team.
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.
Thank 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!
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.
We 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!
Everyone is treated as a respected individual.
Thank you.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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!
It always has a very relaxed and pleasurable atmosphere.
The residents are offered a variety of activities each week, helping with their cognitive skills.
We are extremely happy with Thorn Springs in every way.
A huge thank you to all the staff, who work very hard to make the place a fantastic home.
What a lovely review to read! We are very proud of our beautiful home but you are right, what really sets us apart is the wonderful atmosphere and the family feel, and we are so pleased you have joined our family!
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.
Thank 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!
Both Mum and I found Thorn Springs welcoming, with excellent facilities, but it's the people and care that count. Respite can be worrying due to the temporary nature, but Mum was soon integrated into the Thorn Springs family, both staff and residents. We had daily contact with Mum and were reassured that she was safe, happy and amply supplied with tea and cake (her favourite). We found staff knowledgable, very helpful and always smiling. All in all, a happy and well-managed stay. Would be happy to place Mum in Thorn Springs care again.
Thank you for your lovely comments about Thorn Springs. It’s great to hear that your mum quickly settled in and enjoyed her time living in the home – in particular, the delicious cakes made by the fabulous kitchen team, which we can’t blame her for! Your mum will always be welcome at Thorn Springs, as will your wonderful family. Please don’t hesitate to pop in for a cuppa.
After being in hospital for a couple of months, my mother-in-law has been there since February and has gained weight (in a good way), and has seemed happier, more engaged and generally included whenever she wants to be. There are always different things going on but no one is forced to get involved if they don't want to.
The food is amazing, the rooms are always clean and tidy (no matter what day/time we visit), the corridors are bright and smell nice, the staff are just amazing and remember us too, but more importantly, get to know each individual resident's likes/dislikes. Their social media page is a fantastic source of information for when we are not able to visit, and they genuinely seem like a 'family'.Couldn't ask for any more from them! Just fantastic!
Thank you
Thank you so much, what a wonderful review for a wonderful home! It’s so lovely to hear that your mother-in-law is thriving at Thorn Springs, our residents enjoy being busy and it sounds like that’s working for her too. We do like to think of Thorn Springs as a family and your mother-in-law fits right in – and don’t forget you are part of the family now too!
My mother has been a resident since March and has now settled in. The staff are all so kind and caring. The home is very welcoming to visitors. There are always drinks and cakes available. All my mum's care needs are met and she regularly has her hair done. The care staff always make sure she is dressed very smartly. The management of the home is very efficient.
Thank you so much for leaving these kind words for our care team at Thorn Springs. We’re so glad to hear that your mother is enjoying her stay with us. It’s important to us that our residents look and feel their best so it’s great to hear that your mother is taking advantage of our relaxing hair...
The care that has been given to my mother has been first-class and couldn't fault any part of the home. The staff have been outstanding.
Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review for the amazing team at Thorn Springs. Our care teams strive to offer the very best person-centred care to our residents, so it's great to hear that your mother's experience has been 'first-class!' We'll be sure to pass the message along to the team.
Mum has been very happy since moving earlier in the year. Friendly atmosphere and very helpful and friendly staff. Good food, lovely room, efficient laundry and clean home.
It’s lovely to hear such great feedback for the team at Thorn Springs, thank you. We’re so glad that your mum is happy in her new home – we love having her with us.
As a result of the professional and attentive care she is receiving, we are delighted to see her in a much happier place. She is now laughing, joining in the fun and games, making friends and, above all, looking so good. She has never been so well pampered!
Thorn Springs has made a wonderful home for our aunt and we cannot praise the staff enough, one and all, for their kindness and care. Thank you all!
It sounds like your aunt was having a rough time, we are so pleased that Thorn Springs could be there to help her get back to her old self and begin to recover and thrive. It very much sounds like she deserves a bit of pampering, and I hope she is taking full advantage of what we have to offer.
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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