Thornfield Care Home
- Care home
- 52 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2024
- Seaton, Devon, South West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
- Phone: 0129720039
- Website (opens www.cannoncarehomes.co.uk/thornfield)
- Map (opens Google Maps)
At a glance
3 ratings
Its last inspection moved it down from Outstanding to Good.
9 months
since the latest rating was published.
232 of 283
rated care homes in Devon are rated Good, like this one.
Thornfield Care Home: inspection record
Rated Good in January 2026, down from Outstanding.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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- O The Seaton Outstanding, 0.6 miles away
- O Dove Court Care Home Outstanding, 0.6 miles away
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- G Netherhayes Care Home Good, 0.8 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 13 January 2026 (assessment visit 3 September 2025). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
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 the rest of CQC's summary
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. This is the first assessment for this newly registered service since October 2024. This key question has been rated good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence. This is the first assessment for this newly registered service since October 2024. This key question has been rated good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. This is the first assessment for this newly registered service since October 2024. This key question has been rated good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs. This is the first assessment for this newly registered service since October 2024. This key question has been rated good.This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. This is the first assessment for this newly registered service since October 2024. This key question has been rated good.This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Thornfield Care LimitedBrand: Care Concern Group
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 12517956 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Devon County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Devon County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0345 155 1007, Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4pm
- Support for carers
- Care home fee rates published by the council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Thornfield Care Home provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Thornfield Care Home as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Thornfield Care Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 52 beds at Thornfield Care Home.
- When was Thornfield Care Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Thornfield Care Home was published on 13 January 2026.
- Who runs Thornfield Care Home?
- Thornfield Care Home is run by Thornfield Care Limited.
- What is Thornfield Care Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 13 January 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 0129720039
- Address
- 87 Scalwell Lane, Seaton, EX12 2ST Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- O The Seaton Outstanding, 0.6 miles away
- O Dove Court Care Home Outstanding, 0.6 miles away
- G The Manor House Residential Home Good, 0.7 miles away
- G Elmwood Residential Home Limited Good, 0.8 miles away
- G Netherhayes Care Home Good, 0.8 miles away