Thorndene Residential Care Home

107 Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5BE

01302327307

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Presidential Care Limited

Beds

22 beds

About Thorndene Residential Care Home

Thorndene Residential Care Home brings a genuine sense of warmth and community to the Doncaster area, offering families a place where their loved ones can feel truly at home. The team there understands that choosing residential care is a big decision, and they work hard to make the transition as comfortable and reassuring as possible. With a friendly atmosphere and a commitment to treating each resident as an individual, Thorndene is a place worth getting to know.

Thorndene accommodates up to 22 older people, including those living with dementia, across two floors with communal spaces on the ground level. At the time of inspection, 11 people were residing at the home. The service also provides domiciliary care, with 27 people receiving assistance with personal care needs such as help with personal hygiene and eating.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 January 2024

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Thorndene Residential Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Thorndene Residential Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Thorndene Residential Care Home'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