Thornfield Care Home
Care home in Lymington, Hampshire
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Thornfield Care Home is a 17-bed care home in Lymington, in the New Forest area of Hampshire. It provides specialist dementia care on a residential basis, supporting residents with personalised care delivered in a safe and supportive setting. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home offers all-inclusive residential care, including personal care, accommodation, meals and refreshments, personal laundry, hairdressing and Wi-Fi access. Thornfield Care Home supports residents' interests, independence and social engagement through a programme of activities and by fostering meaningful relationships within the home.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
57 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Thornfield Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 11.4 miles away. The local GP practice is CHAWTON HOUSE SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lymington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern (Spelthorne)
Provision of services to the elderly of the Borough of Spelthorne
New Forest Care Homes Ltd
Our principal activity is the 24 hour provision of residential accommodation and individual care to 37 elderly people, who need varying levels of support to assist them in their day to day…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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