Thornton Hall & Lodge

Liverpool · L23 1UB

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,376/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2025
Capacity
96 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Thornton Hall & Lodge is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2025). The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and support
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: staffing shortages, especially weekends
  • Family experiences differ on communication with families

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Indigo Care Services (2) Limited
Provider group
BRAND Orchard Care Homes
Local authority
Sefton
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2
Opened
2018

Provider network: 3 homes; 100% rated Good or better (3 Good).

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Thornton Hall & Lodge Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Requires improvement
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection rating published · Mar 2025
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, nursing care, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
Cancer
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Thornton Hall & Lodge: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,376/week

From ≈ £5,983 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Operator tariffs checked on 22 September 2026. Care: from £1,376 per week. Weekly respite — care: from £1,426 per week. The quote depends on the room and assessed care needs; contact the home for a personalised quote.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Sefton, nursing with dementia care): £972/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Thornton Hall & Lodge, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Thornton Hall & Lodge is a care home with nursing in Liverpool, North West, operated by Indigo Care Services (2) Limited since 2018. The home has 96 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Dementia Friendly

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

16-18 Tanhouse Road, Liverpool, L23 1UB

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
6 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

352m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected October 2024)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

8 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
Pet Therapy
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Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Emergency Lighting
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Thornton Hall & Lodge a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Thornton Hall & Lodge

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  1. Ask about weekend and night staffing levels

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

  3. Test the buzzer/entry system for response times

  4. Request details on fall prevention and monitoring

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. How are families updated when needs change?

  3. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  4. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Thornton Hall & Lodge

What does the inspection rating for Thornton Hall & Lodge show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 26 March 2025.

Is Thornton Hall & Lodge a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 26 March 2025. The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Thornton Hall & Lodge cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Thornton Hall & Lodge: From £1,376/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Thornton Hall & Lodge accept NHS or local authority funding?

Thornton Hall & Lodge accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Thornton Hall & Lodge a nursing home or a residential care home?

Thornton Hall & Lodge is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Thornton Hall & Lodge provide dementia care?

Thornton Hall & Lodge specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Thornton Hall & Lodge have?

Thornton Hall & Lodge has 96 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Thornton Hall & Lodge?

The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.7 out of 5.

Are Thornton Hall & Lodge's reviews enough to make a decision?

Thornton Hall & Lodge's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Thornton Hall & Lodge safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Thornton Hall & Lodge is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Thornton Hall & Lodge?

Thornton Hall & Lodge is operated by INDIGO CARE SERVICES (2) LIMITED (Company registration number: 10905057). Ownership type: independent.

Has Thornton Hall & Lodge had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Thornton Hall & Lodge in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Thornton Hall & Lodge's provider?

Thornton Hall & Lodge's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Thornton Hall & Lodge?

Ask Thornton Hall & Lodge how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Thornton Hall & Lodge?

Before choosing Thornton Hall & Lodge, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Liverpool to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Thornton Hall & Lodge's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Thornton Hall & Lodge looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection rating was published on 26 March 2025.

What is Thornton Hall & Lodge's food hygiene rating?

Thornton Hall & Lodge currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 31 October 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Thornton Hall & Lodge?

When visiting Thornton Hall & Lodge, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Thornton Hall & Lodge?

Our visit checklist for Thornton Hall & Lodge starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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