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The Thorns Retirement Home

1 Coastal Road, Hestbank, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6DW · View on map

Residential Care
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
InadequateRequires improv.GoodOutstanding
Safe GoodWell-led GoodCaring GoodResponsive GoodEffective Good

Inspected 3 October 2019

Beds
15
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2012

The Thorns Retirement Home

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Overview

Key facts

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Inspected 3 October 2019

SafeGood
Well-ledGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
EffectiveGood
INSPECTED 3 OCTOBER 2019 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-459329088 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

31 Aug 2012

Registered with CQC

The Thorns Retirement Home entered the official register.

3 October 2019

Rated Good overall

Inspected 3 October 2019 by the Care Quality Commission.

19 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 25 February 2021, not rated

Inspected 16 February 2017, rated Good

Inspected 3 May 2016, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 7 October 2015, rated Requires improvement

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered31 August 2012
Registered managerMrs Claire Louise Robinson
Council areaMorecambe and Lunesdale
Integrated care boardNHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults

Location

1 Coastal Road, Hestbank, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6DWOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is The Thorns Retirement Home registered for?

The Thorns Retirement Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care.

How many Rooms does The Thorns Retirement Home have?

There are 15 Single Rooms.

What is The Thorns Retirement Home's CQC rating?

The Thorns Retirement Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (inspected 3 October 2019). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-459329088.

How many beds does The Thorns Retirement Home have?

The Thorns Retirement Home is registered for 15 beds.

Who is the registered manager at The Thorns Retirement Home?

The registered manager is Mrs Claire Louise Robinson.

When was The Thorns Retirement Home last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission last inspected The Thorns Retirement Home on 3 October 2019.

Where is The Thorns Retirement Home located?

The Thorns Retirement Home is located in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

When did The Thorns Retirement Home register with CQC?

The Thorns Retirement Home first registered on 31 August 2012.

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