Thornfield Care Home

8 Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8DJ

01590676191

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 December 2021

Provider

Emerald Care Providers Ltd

Beds

17 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 24 are the same and 2 are lower.

12 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodAug 2017
GoodMar 2020
GoodDec 2021

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Emerald Care Providers Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 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 is a small residential care home in Lymington, Hampshire, providing care for 17 residents. The home specialises in supporting older people, those with dementia, and individuals with mental health needs. Located on Milford Road, it offers a more intimate setting than larger facilities, which can benefit residents who prefer a quieter environment with closer staff relationships.

The home is operated by Emerald Care Providers Ltd and was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in December 2021. This rating reflects that the home meets required standards across safety, effectiveness, and care quality. Being smaller in scale, Thornfield may be particularly suitable for families seeking a home with a close-knit community atmosphere for their relative.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

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