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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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 E M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 9 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has had peace of mind through this difficult time by the care home keeping her constantly updated. FaceTime had been set up to allow regular visits, albeit thru remote systems. A difficult time but made easier by systems Thornhill put in place.

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Review from Christine B (Friend of Resident) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home is exceptional; the management and staff give 200 per cent. The residents always come first and foremost. The residents are well entertained daily. They have a choice in everyday activities. They and families are included in all aspects of everyday life. I would recomend this home to
anyone; it is a home from home first-rate.

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Review from Karen A (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and support my mum has received from the staff at the home has been amazing. Their compassion, dedication, enthusiasm and bravery throughout this pandemic has been exemplary and one that they all should be very proud of.
I would definitely recommend this home to my friends.
Mum is happy,
content, safe and has a new lease of life since moving into the home. She is stimulated, engaged and has made lots of wonderful friends
I cannot recommend this home enough, and I have the utmost praise for each and every one of the brilliant staff who looks after Mums well-being.

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Review from Lorraine F (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our dad is currently a resident at Thornhill House at the moment. From the day of his arrival, the manager and his team of staff have been very welcoming; they have been very hands-on, brilliant with communication, and their level of care they have given has been outstanding. Nothing has been a problem
for them. Our dads need of the level of care can be variable, and they adapt themselves to his needs. I am also very grateful, as since our dad has been at Thornhill House, they have discovered a problem our dad has, which had been overlooked by other medical professionals, so now our dad is receiving the medication he should have had before arriving at Thornhill House. I know our dad is happy there and certainly loves the food. I speak with our dad most days, its never a problem for a member of staff to take the phone to him. I am so pleased that our dad is in a nice care home with lovely surroundings, but most of all, lovely people. With all my heart, thank you to everyone at Thornhill House.

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Review from Barry H (Son of Resident) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy to leave this review for anybody looking into next level of care for family members.
I can’t speak highly enough of the manager and the rest of the team working at Thornhill House; they have made my dad really welcomed, and after trying a few different homes he has been settling into surroundings
at Thornhill House, dare I say it, better than expected.
I can tell from conversations with my farther that there has been a marked improvement in both his mental health and overall well being since arriving, the team have always been polite and have gone out there way to really help manage my dad's long term ailments, which are of great relieve to myself and family members.
Keep up the good work!
Regards.

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Review from David H (Husband of Resident) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can only say that I had my wife placed in a care home before I did. She has come on well, and the staff are friendly. She looks better then she has for a long time which is down to the staff and the top standards that are in place.

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Review from Jill A (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to dementia, the time came when Mum needed full-time care and after a couple of short stays in other care homes. I felt I had found the right place for Mum at Thornhill. As she went into Thornhill in the middle of the pandemic, I have never been inside to visit, but I feel she is well cared for
by the amazing staff. She seems happy and always looks clean and presentable. Thornhill has done a great job in getting her to eat again and keeping her stimulated. I truly believe Mum would not be with us today if she had not gone into Thornhill. I am kept well informed through phone calls and get to see many of the activities Mum joins in with through photos and videos. I feel this home is very well managed, and the staff are genuinely lovely and caring.

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Review from Vaughan G (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic home, caring staff, the best care home by a clear mile. Residents treated with great dignity by top quality staff entertained daily. The food looks great, they put regular shows on for them all around. A great care home that deserves all the award it has received.

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Review from Theresa R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law has been in Thornhill since November 2020.
Despite the difficult times, we’re in with COVID-19, staff have worked tirelessly to look after his well being to try and keep his spirits up.
All the staff put so much time and energy into keeping everyone active physically and mentally
with lots of various activities throughout the week.
The manager always finds time for you if you have any issues no matter what time of day.

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Review from Wendy E (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot begin to express my admiration for all the team at Thornhill. They work tirelessly to ensure the residents are well cared for, entertained and loved throughout their time at the home. All needs and requirements are met always with a smile and going the 'extra mile ' seems the norm. These difficult
times have brought out the best in all the staff. Thank you seems too little to say, but it is heartfelt. My family and I have nothing but praise for you all.

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Review from Michael W (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Mum has been resident in Thornhill Care Home for the last 3 years and the care Mum has received has been outstanding throughout. Especially through the Covid 19 pandemic, making sure we could communicate safely via social media and keeping everyone entertained. We cannot thank the manager and all
his staff enough for everything they have done for her. The staff have never faltered in any way to provide the special loving care for Mum in her last few years and especially, over the last few weeks of her life. There are not enough words to express our gratitude and we would recommend that anyone wishing to secure a residential nursing home for their loved ones, should not hesitate to consider Thornhill. Thank you so very much for everything.

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Review from Mark T (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Did a fantastic job looking after and keeping my dad as comfortable as they possibly could in the last few months of his life. All the staff were brilliant, and nothing was too much trouble for them, the manager even made an appearance at my dad's funeral, which was really nice of him.
Would recommend
Thornhill House without hesitation.

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Review from Lauren M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous staff who go above and beyond to ensure the residents are taken care of and their minds are occupied. You see many care homes who are happy to just sit their residents in an armchair and just wait for them to pass away. When the lockdown was put in place, it seemed like a nightmare, but the
staff made sure we were able to see our families on Facebook, while they were doing activities. It helps you sleep at night, knowing that your vulnerable family member is safe and sound.

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Review from Sabrina S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nana has stayed here numerous times after hospital and she is now staying for good. Initially, the thought of her now going home was very upsetting but seeing how happy she is in this home is wonderful. The staff are brilliant and they always go the extra mile. It’s amazing that she has entertainment
there and is able to join in in lots of activities. I would recommend this care home to everyone.

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Review from Rachel E (Regular Volunteer) published on 12 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

No words can describe how amazing this care home is. Only if I reach a tender age to need a care home that it’s as excellent as this one.

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Review from E P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not wish for better care and care home very caring.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Compassionate staff. Lots of activities for residents. Most importantly, my mum is safe and happy.

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Review from Geoff G (Son of Resident) published on 25 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is very well looked after excellent carers making her stay comfortable and pleasant. Would strongly recommend.

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Review from Leigh P (Grandson of Resident) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care in the home is first class and the entertainment is fantastic and always lively and fun for my gran.

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Review from Colin G (Nephew of Resident) published on 20 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff. A good atmosphere and a warm safe environment.

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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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Good

  • Caring

    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.