Thistle Hill Hall

Debdale Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7EZ

01623655100

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

2 January 2020

Provider

Debdale Specialist Care Limited

Beds

23 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMar 2015
OutstandingApr 2017
OutstandingJun 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Outstanding in 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Debdale Specialist Care Limited runs in England.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Thistle Hill Hall

Thistle Hill Hall is a care home in Nottinghamshire offering both personal and nursing care for people living with mental health conditions. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Thistle Hill Hall provides personal and nursing care to 21 residents living with mental health conditions, with capacity for up to 23 people. The service offers a rehabilitation programme to support recovery and promote independence, tailored to individual needs with no time limits on stays. The home comprises five self-contained flats and 18 single bedrooms across two floors, along with three communal lounges, a dining room, activities room, gym and large garden.

The service maintains an outstanding quality of care. The provider and staff team demonstrate a proactive approach to continuous development, constantly seeking new ways to enhance the support offered to residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 June 2020

Specialist Care

Mental healthYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing; Care home service without nursing; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 23 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NG19 7EZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 24 June 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 January 2020.

Safe: Outstanding
Effective: Outstanding
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Thistle Hill Hall's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Thistle Hill Hall, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Thistle Hill Hall, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Thistle Hill Hall's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees