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Thornfield House
Care home in Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Thornfield House
Care home in Selkirk, Scottish Borders
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.
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About
Thornfield House is a care home in Selkirk, in the Scottish Borders, with 25 registered beds. It provides care for people living with dementia. The home is regulated in Scotland by the Care Inspectorate, which graded its wellbeing support, care planning and setting as Good. Its staff team and leadership were both graded Very good.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 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 CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
503 recorded crimes in the Selkirkshire ward (the 12 months to December 2025)
Top categories:
Source: Police Scotland management information (provisional, not official statistics), by council ward
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Local health safety net
Thornfield House is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is Selkirk Medical Practice, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from Public Health Scotland + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Selkirk
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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