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About
Thornhill House is a 40-bed residential care home in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The home provides residential care, dementia care, palliative care and respite care. It is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring and Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led.
The home operates on a person-centred approach, taking account of residents' individual histories, preferences and circumstances. Care is delivered with attention to dignity and respect.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 June 2019 · Last inspected 6 February 2019
Inspectors describe a home-like care home for up to 39 people, some of whom live with dementia, where people's comfort, safety and dignity are prioritised. Staff were seen to be caring and respectful, and people were involved in choices about their care and asked for consent before it was provided. Inspectors found people had access to a broad range of activities, including outings in the local community, and that families were supported to stay in close contact.
- Staff were seen to be kind and caring, treating people respectfully and protecting their privacy and dignity.
- Risks were well managed, and the registered manager could explain how they reduced the chance of harm; staffing levels met people's needs and recruitment checks were carried out.
- People could choose from a wide range of activities, including community outings, and their food preferences were taken into account in menu planning.
- The manager was seen working alongside the team, and people, relatives and staff described them as approachable and available.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
168 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 Barnsley council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £890 |
| 2025 | £955 |
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Local health safety net
Thornhill House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnsley Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is GARLAND HOUSE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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