Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thimbleby Road, Horncastle LN9 5RA
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  • Thimbleby Court Care Home, Horncastle
Thimbleby Court is a 58-bed care home situated in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Located in a quiet residential area of the market town of Horncastle, the surrounding area is beautiful with many places of interest to visit. The home has been designed to provide luxurious accommodation in a homely environment for older people who have social or personal care needs.

Thimbleby Court welcomes people who require personal and social care; including people living with dementia or who need specialist end-of-life care. They also welcome people for short stays to provide respite for carers or to help with the transition from home to permanent living.

At Thimbleby Court, the team supports residents to live full and active lives, participating in activities that are important and meaningful to them. Each person living at the home is encouraged to be involved in planning their individual support, and the team takes the time to get to know residents to foster a sense of family and inclusion. They believe that families, friends and community links are crucial, and work to ensure that residents continue to maintain relationships with those who are significant to them. This is an essential part of their holistic approach to care.

Working with support networks in the community, such as GP surgeries, community nurses, and other professionals, the team ensure that residents have access to essential services when they are needed. They also welcome community groups and encourage intergenerational connections with local schools and nurseries. Thimbleby Court and its team strive to become part of the local community and will form strong friendships with neighbours as the home develops.

In addition, Thimbleby Court is equipped with industry-leading second-generation digital nurse call technology to ensure residents’ safety and security.

Now accepting Respite Care bookings 6 months in advance.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1200 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1199 – £1300

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Thimbleby Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Hazel Whittaker (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2023
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (58)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (57)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Parking on site

Thimbleby Court Care Home Reviews (16)

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Thimbleby Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thimbleby Court Care Home has 16 reviews.

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Review from Malcolm B (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall I enjoyed my 4 weeks in Thimbleby Court. I will be happy to return. The staff were always helpful, supportive and friendly. Sometimes there appeared to be a shortage of food at breakfast. The food was adequate. Thank you for making my stay so enjoyable.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. We offer a wide range of choices for breakfast including a full cooked choice everyday, so I am unsure, why you did not feel there was adequate choices on offer. On your return visit, I will ensure everything is explained to you so all offers are provided to you. Look forward to welcoming you on your return visit.

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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always find the staff to be cheerful, polite and very helpful. Dad seems to be as happy as could be expected. Thank you.
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Review from Jane W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very comforting to know that my father-in-law is safe and well looked after and has all the comforts - a home from home. Always has company and plenty to entertain him.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. Your dad is a pleasure to care for.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident of Thimbleby Court for 2 years now, being a purpose built home, the facilities and safety are excellent. My dad is always treated respectfully and has built good relations with the staff, who are always welcoming to family and appear happy in their work. Visits are usually
fun, filled with much laughter, especially during the regular activities and events held at Thimbleby Court.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. It is a pleasure to care for your dad. He is a great character.

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Review from Louise P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been welcomed with open arms, nothing has been too much trouble, and we all as a family have been made to feel very welcome. The surroundings, rooms and different areas are beautiful and the staff are wonderful. Mum is certainly very happy.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, your feedback is very important to us.

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Review from R H (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At 102 and partially sighted, my mother still wanted independence (in her own home). Thank goodness that she was persuaded to go to Thimbleby Court initially for 2 weeks and shortly afterwards on a permanent basis. It helped that everywhere looked clean and spacious, including her comfortable room,
and later that her own possessions, including pictures and even her electric reclining chair, made the room more homely. There are so many positives, the staff were all caring and helpful, facilities are excellent and the whole place is purpose-built. An unexpected plus was for my 2 giant breed dogs (loved by mum) to be welcomed into the home. In the last 3 weeks mum has been on palliative care and all the staff, especially nursing staff, were excellent, treating her with tenderness and dignity. The whole family have expressed genuine gratitude for the way mum has been treated. We thoroughly recommend Thimbleby Court.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, It was a pleasure to care for your mother. You will be most welcome to visit anytime.

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Review from P R (Respite Resident) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came for two weeks and enjoyed my stay. The food is lovely, the staff very helpful. Nice room. Everything very good. I would come again.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, you would be most welcome to return should you need to.

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Review from Dawn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As Mum has been a resident for several months, following a difficult time at home, she is now very happy in her new home. Mum enjoys the food, and enjoys the rapport she has with the staff. She tells me they are very kind and good to her and she doesn't want to live on her own again. This has made the
family's decision to place her in a care facility a much easier one.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for a positive review, it is a pleasure to care for your mum.

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Review from K F (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved to Thimbleby Court in May 2024 from another care home. It was a difficult decision as she was fairly settled in her previous environment but her room lacked private facilities and was cramped.
We have been highly impressed with Thimbleby Court. The en-suite room is spacious and airy with
access to an enclosed courtyard. The decor is subtle and understated, the facilities and activities are excellent and the staff are kind, attentive and professional. We appreciate the attention to detail and the interest shown in Mum's welfare and feel that she will be more settled once her worry about the move has been resolved. She has struggled to adjust to the new routines as she still remembers the way things used to be done but we are more than certain that the benefits of being here will ultimately be accepted.
We have the utmost confidence in the ethos and the team at Thimbleby Court.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review and your confidence in the team.

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Review from J T (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A friendly care home, consistently good every visit.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for a lovely review it is most appreciated by the staff.

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Review from J G (Next of Kin) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Right from our initial visit to the care home we were made to feel welcome. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. They dealt professionally with the resident and listened to what was required with full and clear information regarding every aspect of the care home. It is such a lovely and comfortable
place, great food and so much to entertain the residents.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for a lovely review it is much appreciated by the team

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Review from Iain M (Husband of Resident) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The decision to place my wife in care was one of the most difficult I have ever made. Fortunately, my search coincided with the opening of Thimbleby Court within a mile of my home.
I arranged a viewing and, from the outset, was impressed by the facilities on offer and the warm and caring attitude of
the staff and management.
My wife entered the home in March last year and, apart from the odd hiccough in the early days, all has gone smoothly. She is happy, well fed and enjoying the various activities arranged for the residents by Glenholme staff.
The treatment that I receive during my many visits is unfailingly polite, warm and empathetic.
Family members who have visited always remark upon the cleanliness and quality that is on offer comparing it to that of a 5-star hotel.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for the lovely review, it is a pleasure to care for your wife and thank you for the support you give to the home.

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Review from Ricky A (Son of Resident) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a stunning residential care home. The food is amazing, always something going on. The staff properly looked after my dad in his stay there and were caring right to the end. More staff to cover weekends is the only thing you could improve on.
Thank you.
Reply from Hazel Whittaker, Registered Manager at Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thank you for a lovely review it was a pleasure to look after your dad

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Review from Barbara L (Wife of Resident) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After giving twelve ratings below, there's little else to say, other than Thimbleby Court is the absolute best place I saw on my recent quest to find respite care for my husband, who had not settled or been happy in his previous home. Every single thing that I was told was available or would happen,
actually did. Can't praise the home enough.
Reply from Tatenda Munzara, Marketing Coordinator at Thimbleby Court Care Home

We are incredibly glad to hear that your quest has come to an end and your husband can call Thimbleby Court home.

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Review from Andrea D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful care home. Nothing too much trouble for the lovely staff. Great to know I can go away and be confident Dad has such excellent care.
Reply from Tatenda, Marketing Coordinator at Thimbleby Court Care Home

We are so pleased that you've had a positive experience with us, thus far, and we look forward to providing your dad with the best care and giving you peace of mind.

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Review from D G (Resident) published on 14 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring staff - I love them all.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.857)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.857) out of 10 for Thimbleby Court Care Home 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.857 for Thimbleby Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (135 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 154 Ratings = 4.857
  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 Thimbleby Court Care Home is based on 13 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6, which has been reached with 13 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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Meet the Team (1)

Hazel

Hazel Whittaker

Job Title: Registered Home Manager Joined: 2018

Hazel has 35 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse and has been a care home manager since 2003. Hazel is passionate about the care of the elderly and has served with Glenholme since 2018.


Hazel and her team staff have undergone extensive checks prior to employment to ensure that they have the skills and qualities we require when working with older and vulnerable people. They are trained in moving & handling, health & safety, food hygiene, basic first aid, abuse awareness (safeguarding), administering medicine, infection control and the care certificate as well as other bespoke training as required.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thimbleby Court Care Home

What types of Care is Thimbleby Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Thimbleby Court Care Home have?

There are 58 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Thimbleby Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Thimbleby Court Care Home to the centre of Horncastle?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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