Thimbleby Court Care Home

Thimbleby Road, Horncastle LN9 5RA
Submit a Review
9.6 9 Reviews
  • 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.

Show Thimbleby Court Care Home on the Map

Care Provided by Thimbleby Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 58 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hazel Whittaker (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (58)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (57)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2023
    • Last Refurbishment: 2025
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Thimbleby Court Care Home

  • 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 £1,200 – £1,300
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,200 – £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,200 – £1,300
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,199 – £1,300
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Thimbleby Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

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

  • Visitors are welcome at any time.


  • Parking

  • Parking on site


Thimbleby Court Care Home Reviews (9)

9.6

Thimbleby Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.564) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thimbleby Court Care Home has 9 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

9
1
6
9
0

Review from Dawn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  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.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from K F (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  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.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from J T (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  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.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from J G (Next of Kin) published on 19 June 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  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


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Iain M (Husband of Resident) published on 7 June 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  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.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Ricky A (Son of Resident) published on 21 May 2024
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  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


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Barbara L (Wife of Resident) published on 20 June 2023
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  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.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from Andrea D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 May 2023
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  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.


Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Review from D G (Resident) published on 14 April 2023
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring staff - I love them all.

Facilities

Care / Support

Cleanliness

Treated with Dignity

Food & Drink

Staff

Activities

Management

Safety / Security

Rooms

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.564)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.564) out of 10 for Thimbleby Court Care Home 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 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 4.888 for Thimbleby Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (96 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.888

  • 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 4.676 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thimbleby Court Care Home is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 58 registered maximum number of service users is 11.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.6 = 0.776

  • 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

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

View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (2)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

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, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Thimbleby Court Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

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.