The Thorns Retirement Home
Residential care home · Lancaster
1 Coastal Road, Hestbank, Lancaster, LA2 6DW
Run by The Thorns Retirement Home Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds15
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01524 822558
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 October 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Thorns Retirement Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-459329088
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Thorns Retirement Home
A converted family home provides the setting for The Thorns Retirement Home’s residential care for older people. Residents can retain independence and privacy while receiving support from a registered manager and experienced staff available around the clock.
The home has 11 single rooms and two twin rooms, with most rooms offering a private bath or shower. Daily life includes varied, person-centred activities, gardens, Morecambe Bay views and access to the Lancaster Canal. Families receive the monthly activities programme and can join residents for activities, making private access to the Lancaster Canal part of the setting’s distinctive character.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Lancaster
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sands MeadowsLancaster | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home SlyneLancaster | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springfield LodgeMorecambe | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Across The BayMorecambe | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bare Hall Residential Care HomeMorecambe | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Converted family-home setting
- Private Lancaster Canal access
- Monthly person-centred activities
Suits: Older people seeking residential care with privacy and independence
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
1 Coastal Road, Hestbank, Lancaster, LA2 6DW
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Questions families ask
Can they accompany residents to healthcare appointments?
Yes. They can provide accompanied visits to healthcare specialist appointments by arrangement with the Manager, with fees charged for this service.
Can they cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes. Meals are prepared and cooked on the premises, and the home caters for special dietary needs.
Do rooms have private bathrooms or showers?
All rooms have a toilet and wash basin, while most have a private bath or shower. Three rooms have recently been fitted with walk-in showers.
How much does The Thorns Retirement Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Thorns Retirement Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £925 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.