Care Concern Group

Thornfield Care Home

Care home in Seaton, Devon

Operated by Care Concern Group

CQC Good52 beds
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Address87 Scalwell Lane, Seaton, EX12 2ST
Beds52

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About

Thornfield Care Home is a private care home in Seaton, Devon, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 52 residents. Operated by Care Concern Group, it supports people at different stages of their care journey, from short-term respite to longer-term placements.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2026, receiving Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
Hospital19.0 miles
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 550 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

30 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime60%
Anti-social behaviour10%
Criminal damage & arson10%
Burglary7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees 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 Devon council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Devon pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,054
2025£1,110

What Devon 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 Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 19 miles away. The local GP practice is SEATON & COLYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) · 19 mi
Nearest GP
SEATON & COLYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Seaton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)

A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…

1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1206980)
Charity

The Sid Valley Memory Cafe

We provide help and support to people within the Sid Valley with memory issues, their carers and loved ones. Our services include weekly meetings with music with our own pianist, games, quizzes,…

7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1154261)
Charity

Trip Community Transport Association

Providing and maintaining non-profit community transport services.general mobility aids and equipment, and a befriending service

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1082544)

Part of Care Concern Group

Thornfield Care Home is one of 45 homes run by Care Concern Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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