Thorndene

Canterbury Road, Swingfield, Dover, Kent, CT15 7HZ

01303892244

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Thorndene Limited

Beds

17 beds

About Thorndene

Thorndene is a residential care home based in Kent, offering a warm and supportive environment for those who call it home. The team there takes pride in getting to know each resident as an individual, building the kind of genuine relationships that help people feel truly settled and cared for. For families exploring their options, it can be reassuring to find a place where the focus is so clearly on the people living there.

Thorndene provides residential care and accommodation for up to 17 people with learning disabilities and autism, with 15 residents at the time of inspection. The service also supports five people through a separate supported living arrangement. A COVID-19 champion at the home ensured staff, residents, and relatives had access to testing, personal protective equipment, and information about staying safe.

The champion monitored key areas including staff training and testing protocols. Accessible information was available for people who needed support understanding COVID-19, and residents were encouraged to use PPE if they wished. The home maintained sufficient supplies of appropriate protective equipment, and staff wore PPE as required.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenDining RoomCommunal Lounge

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home’s Limelight space is used as a theatre, cinema, dance and singing venue.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Thorndene, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Thorndene, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Thorndene'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