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With personalised care packages, the nursing home pays close attention to all security, safety, hygiene and nutrition issues, and has won national awards for the quality of its catering.
A choice of reception rooms and lounges makes for a versatile social atmosphere, with the addition of a study area...
Care Provided by Taymer Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees are based on a thorough assessment of each resident’s individual needs, ensuring that the level of care and support provided is tailored appropriately.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Taymer Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Taymer Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Pressbeau Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Margaret Collins (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Visiting hours are flexible to suit the needs of residents and their families. You’re welcome to visit at any time, with no set time limit. The team kindly ask that visitors are mindful of residents’ comfort during the later hours of the evening.
Parking
- Ample complimentary parking is provided for the comfort and convenience of guests.
Taymer Nursing Home Reviews (160)
Taymer Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Taymer Nursing Home has 160 reviews.
From the moment mum went into the care home it has felt warm, peaceful, and truly homely. It is always spotlessly clean, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for both residents and visitors.
Maggie and all of the staff have been incredibly kind, helpful, and caring. They treat my mum with genuine compassion, dignity, and respect, and it's clear they go above and beyond to ensure she is happy and well looked after.
Knowing that my mum is receiving such excellent care gives me real peace of mind. I am so grateful to Maggie and the whole team for everything they do, and I would highly recommend this care home to anyone looking for a safe, caring, and supportive place for a loved one.
We were greeted by Maggie and team just before mum arrived at the end of May and from that moment until her transfer to permanent residential care at the end of June, we felt so supported and cared for . Nothing was too much trouble and even with mum being in a downhill spiral of dementia, she was loved and cared for beautifully.
The staff went out of their way to help celebrate mum's 90 birthday during her stay, allowing us a room to have a small celebration with family and friends.
Maggie even continued to stay in contact with us to check on mums progress once we had left.
We wished she could have stayed there but received amazing support to get mum into a fantastic home.
Firstly I would like to say the moment I walked in the staff greetingd us with a warm smile, they were very welcoming not only with me also my family. They are such amazing team, they are so caring, understanding, respectful. From manger to carer workers to nurses to mantace. The whole team is like family. I have no words to express how happy I was being here. When I told I'm coming here I was not happy, but then I loved it so much.
My mum was at the Taymer for 4 weeks. She was admitted after a hospital stay for rehab care. Everytime I visited I was warmly welcomed by all members of staff and a drink was offered straight away. They always gave me an update on how my mum was doing. The owner of the Taymer was excellent and was always assisting. Mum took part in some of the activities which she enjoyed. As it was Christmas/New Year period the home was very busy and was well decorated. It is a home from home. The food was of a very high standard and a credit to the chef. I would recommend the Taymer to people.
I came into Taymer at my children's request mainly my daughters as she felt I needed building up as in her words I was 'skin and bones'. My balance was not good and I could be described as vulnerable. When I came into Taymer I literally needed help to get myself out of the chair but the varied and quality weak seem to have improved my balance and general well being. This aspect has been remarked on by a number of people and I have put on almost 3 kilos in weight. I am doing physio exercises and using a very solid pedalling machine daily. The whole experience over 7 weeks has been favourable.
I was in a rehab bed for three weeks with daily physio to encourage me. Whole experience was excellent and I was most comfortable. Food was varied, home cooked and excellent.
I would definitely recommend this care home, for around care.
Communications between different types of staff is very good and there is no need to ask for something twice.
The food is good and there is plenty of choice.
A home of Excellence! If you are looking for a nursing home, where you can be at ease and feel no guilt as a relative, then look no further. This Nursing home is absolutely outstanding and lead by a Manager that deserves an OBE for many years of hard work reflected in the way this home operates. I have been blessed to find a Diamond amongst the rough, with so many horror stories these days. You can 100% relax and know your loved one is in safe, loving and caring hands. My mother enjoys the attention received, not left in a chair to vegetate. The staff keep morale high and ensure everyone is valued. Regular entertainment, mini bar and snack baskets are a real treat and mum enjoys a Baileys in the evening. She has requested to go back several times and this has allowed me the much needed weekends and weeks at a time to rejuvenate. When mum is ready for a permanent place Taymer will be the only choice. I have never experienced such high levels of care and dedication in any home before.
My grandmother visits regularly for respite and I can honestly say, Taymer has created a home away from home for her and other visitors. Naturally, we were worried initially as with any new environment for Gran, but the care and compassion received at this home is phenomenal. The staff are all extremely efficient, caring and very welcoming to all. My grandmother now sees Taymer as a place to visit friends and somewhere new to relax. The manager is extremely knowledgeable and keeps us updated throughout. We feel so lucky to have found Taymer and said manager, as we know Gran is in safe, experienced, loving and respectful hands! Quite frankly, Taymer looks and feels more like a boutique hotel than a care home, with so much thought put in to the services and care offered. I would recommend to anyone and cannot praise them highly enough.
Soon as you walk into the home you are greeted with a smile from someone and with in 5 - 10 minutes of being in there always a cup of tea or coffee waiting for you. Taymer always smells nice and clean, and fresh. The social activities are very good, and residents always look clean and are dressed well.
I found the Taymer Nursing Home to be one of the best. The staff are wonderful, friendly and caring and I am pleased to say that there are enough to go round unlike some places where they are few and far between! I tried to get my husband to stay there but here were no places available but my friend's husband was in the Taymer for nearly 3 years, and he was loved and cared for there.
I was able to be a granddaughter without compromising my grandma's dignity. The love, care, and support you provided made a significant positive impact on Grandma; I believe it gave her the strength to live a little longer, allowing us an additional 15/16 months with her. During Grandma's end-of-life care, you were incredibly supportive. After she took her last breath, we were allowed to stay with her, along with our large family, for as long as we needed, which was immensely comforting.
The staff came to offer their support and pay their final respects to Grandma. This is when you know Taymer is a family.
Taymer feels like a home from home. I highly recommend this care home. It is worth waiting for a space, if there is no vacancies when you first look.
Your patience, compassion, and gentle support brought her comfort in her final days and gave our family reassurance knowing she was surrounded by warmth and respect.
We are forever grateful for the dedication and kindness of the entire team at Taymer.
You will always remain in our hearts.
Thank you for making our mothers time with you so special, and for walking alongside us with such care and understanding.
With heartfelt thanks
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone at Taymer Care Home in Silsoe for the outstanding care given to my 92-year-old mother during her recent four-week stay.
Following three weeks in hospital recovering from a broken hip and surgery, Mum needed focused rehabilitation-and Taymer delivered that and so much more.
In Mum's own words:
"The attitude of the staff was exceptional-nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent, the meals were delicious with fresh vegetables. It was perfect. I couldn't fault it."
Most importantly, the incredible team at Taymer helped get Mum back on her feet, enabling her to return home safely and continue her recovery with confidence.
We are so grateful to the management and every single member of staff for their professionalism, kindness, and unwavering support.
With sincere appreciation.
Thank you.
During the month spent at Taymer Nursing Home I was always treated with the upmost kindness and respect by all members of staff. The management should be congratulated by the care given by the staff and the way the home is run. I would not hesitate to stay again if the necessity arises. A special mention should go to the chef for the excellent cooking and varied menu.
I would highly recommend Taymer to anybody who needs long-term care or respite, the level of care that my mum received was exemplary. All the staff that work there are incredible and provide such a warm and friendly environment that is able to keep residents and relatives feeling at ease. Having a kitchen onsite with amazing freshly cooked food has made such a big difference in the recovery for my mum, and the quality of the food was outstanding. Thank you to all the staff and the manager for making mum feel at home and taking such good care of her.
Taymer Nursing Home could not be improved in any way whatsoever! It's like a hotel. It would be impossible to find anywhere better with the most incredible staff who couldn't be more friendly, caring and very hard working. I cannot praise it enough!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 July 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Pressbeau Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taymer Nursing Home
What types of Care is Taymer Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Taymer Nursing Home have?
There are 22 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Taymer Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Taymer Nursing Home to the centre of Bedford?
9.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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