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Rated:GoodResidential

Thornfield Care Home

87 Scalwell Lane, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2ST

0129720039

Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

3 September 2025

Provider

Thornfield Care Limited

Beds

52 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and none are lower.

1 of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

OutstandingNov 2016
OutstandingJul 2019
GoodJan 2026

Rating dropped from Outstanding to Good in 2026.

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 Thornfield Care Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Thornfield Care Home

Thornfield Care Home is a 52-bed residential facility located on Scalwell Lane in Seaton, Devon. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia. Its CQC rating of Good was confirmed following an inspection in January 2026.

The home is operated by Thornfield Care Limited and serves the local South West community. As a medium-sized residential care home, it combines individualised care with communal living arrangements. The facility's focus on dementia care means staff have specific training and experience supporting people with cognitive decline, alongside care for other residents requiring residential support.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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.

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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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 52 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX12 2ST

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Good.

Assessment published 13 January 2026. Assessment date recorded: 3 September 2025.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 13 January 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of Assessment: 18 to 26 September 2025. The service is a residential care home providing support to older adults some of whom may live with dementia. The home is registered for 52 people at the time of our inspection there were 40 people using the service. The provider had an extensive service improvement plan in place. Some areas of the home required an upgrade, and these were included in the service improvement plan. People told us they felt safe in the home. Staff told us they felt supported and liked the new changes that were being implemented. Staff managed medicines safely. The provider recruited staff safely. There were enough staff on duty to meet people’s needs. People could take part in both community activities and indoor activities. Health care professionals supported effective care planning. Care was delivered in a person-centred way. Governance systems were effective, and the quality of care was audited regularly. Staff received regular training, supervision and appraisals. Risk plans had good guidance for staff to follow. Managers were on hand to offer support daily.

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

Read Thornfield Care Home'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 Thornfield 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 Thornfield 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 Thornfield 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