Thornhill House

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9LG
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9.9 192 Reviews
  • Thornhill House, Barnsley
Thornhill House practises care provision that makes a long-term difference to the health, lifestyles and well-being of clients, who may have a wide range of complications.

Staff take pride in a sensitive approach, including for loved ones and at times of transition when there is understandable anxiety involved.

All care is personalised and the provider strives to be affordable within impacting on the high standards care workers are trained to achieve.

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Care Provided by Thornhill House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Christian Mason (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Funding & Fees Guide for Thornhill House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £880 – £950
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £930 – £950
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Thornhill House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Thornhill House Reviews (192)

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9.9

Thornhill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thornhill House has 192 reviews.

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Review from A S (Sister of Resident) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff go over and beyond for all residents. Doctors called if needed. The food is excellent. It's clean. Management excellent.

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Review from M T (Resident) published on 30 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like living here.

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Review from Shaun O (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant home, dad has many needs and the staff are amazing with him, caring, loving and friendly but professional.
Lovely atmosphere and a great environment for everyone
Dad has his own room and likes to sit in the lounge. Also really nice that the staff are locals and know him well.

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Review from J T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family had a hard decision to make, as our relative has dementia.
We chose Thornhill House as we had already had a resident living there permanently. The care of all the residents is excellent.
All the staff are dedicated, their care for the residents is excellent.
Overall experience as a visitor
to Thornhill House is excellent.
Thank you for your continuous support and provision of care services.

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Review from Joanne A (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was admitted into this care home and instantly we were made to feel at ease, the staff were brilliant and came across as very kind, caring and knowledgeable. The facilities are amazing and when we were shown around we were given information about everything but didn't feel overwhelmed by it and
that made the process even easier for what was a very hard day for everyone.
We were involved in everything from a cup of tea to doing personal information about our family member and the personal touch went above and beyond. Anything we needed or asked was sorted straight away and we genuinely walked away that day feeling happy with everything and so happy with the staff, we couldn't have wished for a better place and better staff, absolutely amazing.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been cared for as if she was family to all the carers they all go above and beyond nothing is too much trouble for them we as a family feel safe knowing Mum who has dementia is so well looked after.

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Review from Michelle L (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been staying at the home for a month. After a difficult time she is so much happier in herself and has put much needed weight on. She is well cared for and loves all of the staff. We are so happy with all the team there and the facilities and activities.

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Review from Nicola B (Friend of Resident) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a wonderful home. The staff are all amazing, it's like one big happy family with lots of love care and fun had by all. I have seen other family members in care homes and whilst they were all great there's just something special about Thornhill House that always puts a smile on your face when you
go. Keep up the good work that you all do. To see the resident I know so happy and safe means the world to me and her family so thank you from the bottom of my heart, you're just lovely.

Reply from Christian Mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill House

Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with staff.


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Review from Ronnie B (Son of Resident) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum came into Thornhill in Feb this year.
The staff have been excellent in their care and Mum has enjoyed being here despite her health being a bit up and down.
Lots of activities and much love were shown to residents.
Would have no hesitation in recommending to others.

Reply from Christian Mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill House

Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with staff.


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Review from E K (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my dad and aunty are residents of Thornhill House. We love how you are made to feel like one big family with all the staff and management. There is always something good one with either a singer or activities. It's just a lovely friendly home and they look after both my dad and aunty just like
their family.

Reply from christian mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill House

Thank you for your review, will pass comments to staff.


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Review from Anne T (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and all his staff put the residents at the centre of everything they do. Whether it is activities, entertainment and care/palliative care. All families are informed of any changes taking place and are always included in everything that is happening. They are truly wonderful human beings.
They face challenges put before them in a professional and caring way.

Reply from christian mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill House

Thanks, appreciate your lovely feedback. I'll pass this on to the staff.


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Review from Dean B (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent service and care, mum is very happy there. Very friendly staff who care about their job, and the people they look after, gives us peace of mind she is well looked after.
Thanks for the help you gave.

Reply from christian mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill House

Thank you so much for lovely feedback, will pass this on to staff.


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Review from L H (Son of Resident) published on 30 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

I cannot even put into words how disgusted I am with this place! Some staff cared others not so much at all. The management is very unprofessional, mum had to be moved to a more suitable placement and when I got there to assist with this, the manager had already placed her outside with my aunty and
a staff member at a table having a cup of tea in her nightwear. I was absolutely disgusted with this, all her things were already packed before I even agreed to move mum. You really need to open your eyes to the meaning of care, compassion and dignity!

Reply from Christian Mason, Registered Manager at Thornhill House

Thankyou for your review. Unfortunately the comments are not factual and we had to act in the safety of residents and staff. The manager was actually overseas, on return he helped find a placement at our sister home where the lady settled well. The lady was taken outside with her sister for a cigarette. I appreciate your feedback and happy to discuss in detail.


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Review from Julie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum was in Thornhill House for 3 years before sadly passing away in July. Mum received excellent care and attention during her time there, nothing was too much trouble for anyone and she was safe and well. The activities for the residents and the entertainment especially when a singer was there Mum
loved, everyone joined in even the staff and management.
The food was lovely and enjoyable. Mum enjoyed having her hair done every Tuesday. So thank you to the manager and all your staff for making Mum's last 3 years happy and enjoyable. Also thank you for the caring service you did when it was Mum's funeral it was very much appreciated.

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Review from Louise S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my nan received at Thornhill House was fantastic. the manager and his staff are truly amazing and inspiring people. After my Grandad passed my Nan rapidly went downhill and was very frail and didn't engage much. The change in her once she had moved into Thornhill was unbelievable and I know
she got her spark back. The activities the residents have and opportunities to engage is amazing and every care home should be like this.
Sadly my Nan passed away in July and again the support from staff was fantastic. Christian did a lovely service at Thornhill which was so personal.
A massive thank you for everything!

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Review from K D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was in here for 2 years before passing away in May of this year. The staff at Thornhill are the most lovely, caring, enthusiastic people and they are undoubtedly what makes this home what it is. I cannot thank them enough for looking after Mum and making her last 2 years as good as they were.
The activities here were amazing, regular entertainment which Mum loved and loads of participation from the staff.

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Review from Laura W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is a resident of Thornhill House in Darfield and I honestly cannot thank them enough for the care and support they provide my dad. My dad is very settled and a lot calmer thanks to all the staff there. I wanted a care home for him where they actually involved residents with activities and other
things rather than him just spending his days sat in the chair and Thornhill 100% deliver on that. Every week there is something happening in the home whether it be coffee mornings or entertainment. Amazing home. Keep up the good work.

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Review from L W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely excellent care from the staff at Thornhill nothing is too much trouble at all. Always something happening and entertainment for the residents. Literally couldn't ask for a better place for my father in law to be, the best care home there is.

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Review from Mandy L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with Thornhill House for my mother in law, there is so many activities that take place, and entertainment put on, food lovely for them, staff amazing, managers amazing, one big happy family there, you don't feel like it's staff and residents, you feel like they are family to the staff
and managers, a massive thank you.

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Review from Jayne G (Ex Family Member) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management cannot do enough for the residents to keep them stimulated, happy and safe. If I should need to go into a care home for any of the services Thornhill House cater for I hope I would be able to go there. I cannot speak or praise them highly enough.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.899)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10 for Thornhill House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 50 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 49 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.899 for Thornhill House is calculated as follows: ( (570 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 593 Ratings = 4.899

  • b) 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 Thornhill House is based on 49 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 49 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Jun 2019

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    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Michael

Michael Dudley-Smith

Job Title: Operations director

Joined: 2015

To support each home and ensure compliance is maintained and the residents get quality care.


Margaret

Margaret Shaw

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

My role is to endeavour that all residents have a life worth celebrating and that the home is run smoothly and efficiently


Christian

Christian Mason

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2014

I have my level 5 in management and a wealth of experience in the care home setting. I aim to ensure my residents are provided with a stimulating environment and quality care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Thornhill House

What types of Care is Thornhill House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability, Physical Disability & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Thornhill House provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Thornhill House have?

There are 40 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Thornhill House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Thornhill House to the centre of Barnsley?

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