Taymer Nursing Home

Barton Road, Silsoe, Bedford MK45 4QP
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9.8 146 Reviews
  • Taymer Nursing Home, Bedford
Taymer Nursing Home is a charming property with scenic surroundings, that has been purpose-built to achieve satisfying care packages in a home-from-home environment.

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 and conservatory.

Carers adhere to person-centred packages, taking pride in a warm and friendly attitude, with GPs and therapists also contributing to the qualities of the service.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

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 Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1250 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1250 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1249 – £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Taymer Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Margaret Collins (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (22)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)

Taymer Nursing Home Reviews (146)

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Taymer Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Taymer Nursing Home has 146 reviews.

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Review from Julia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Taymer Nursing Home because it was smaller, all residents had bedrooms and living quarters on the ground floor with views and access to the gardens, and the management and staff were professional and caring.
Dad has been a resident for 14 months and we have not been disappointed in our choice.
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team and the care they provide have been excellent, thank you.

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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a home-from-home. Their philosophy is 'We work in your home' and that's exactly how it feels. I wouldn't want my mum to be anywhere else than at the Taymer. I couldn't be happier with it and even my mother, who has never been known ever to say a positive word about anything, says 'There's nothing
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Review from D M (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved into Taymer at the end of May, three weeks ago. Her wellbeing has improved remarkably in such a short period of time. She interacts with the other residents and the staff, something she found difficult to do with people before moving in. The staff are amazing, encouraging Mum to do different
activities that have noticeably contributed to her improvement, especially her mental health. She loves the food and she has even put on some weight having arrived at Taymer very thin. Mum has been allowed to adorn her room with many ornaments and photos from her house, even large furniture, which is a great comfort to her. Taymer really is now her home. Mum is tied to an oxygen supply but the staff have been great in moving her around the care home. Feedback from the staff to me has been very, very good.

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Review from L W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Arrived 22/3/24 and have enjoyed every aspect from carers, excellent chef and very accommodating manager. Look forward to the rest of my stay.

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Review from D A (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has settled brilliantly in Taymer, and this can only be down to the care and welcome she has received from staff. Staff are kind, attentive and always thinking about how to entertain their residents. I couldn't recommend them highly enough!

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Review from D H (Resident) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to Taymer after hospital, having broken both my feet. I came here for rehabilitation. From the moment I arrived, I felt very comfortable and the welcome was lovely. All the staff have tended to my every need. The food was lovely and well-balanced. I started rehabilitation straight away, which
I received every day. The physios were excellent. All in all, I would thoroughly recommend Taymer.

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Review from L N (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has received the most excellent care. The staff are very kind and caring.
It is always a pleasure to visit, the staff go above and beyond to care for their residents. I can't speak highly enough of my mother's care.

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Review from Fleur H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 87-year-old father was placed at Taymer Nursing Home for rehab in February 2024, following a long stay in the hospital, his time there was awful, and he'd deteriorated both mentally and physically. He became institutionalised, and we feared he would die there.
He was transformed within days of moving
to Taymer. Thoroughly enjoyed the lovely food, regaining his appetite and starting to gain strength. He had his hair cut, shaved regularly and was helped to shower thoroughly every other day, which he's really enjoyed, so recovering pride in his appearance. He re-engaged with life and was chatty when visited - watching TV and listening to the radio again.
Very sadly, heart failure finally caught up with him, (I fear due to the poor care in the hospital), just as he had to leave. Though, it was a blessing for him, and for us, that this happened when he was so much happier with his dignity restored from the good care, attention and food he received from the Taymer team. Thank you!

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Review from Jacqueline S (Respite Resident) published on 4 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are so helpful and kind, really looked after me. Nothing was too much trouble.

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Review from Leslie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident here for 2 months of rehabilitation care. Prior to her admission, the Manager took the trouble to introduce herself and discuss my mother's needs and preferences. Once admitted, she and her visitors were made to feel extremely welcome, all requests were granted. The food and
care provided were of a high standard.

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Review from Annette C (Niece of Resident) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have recently visited my uncle who has been at the Taymer Nursing Home for some months now. I don't live in England so can't visit that often, however, I don't have to worry about him as he is so well looked after. The staff are great with him and his visitors and make sure he has everything he needs.
The home is clean, comfortable and the staff are very caring. I can't thank them enough for all they do for him. Highly recommend.

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Review from Brendan S (Regular Volunteer) published on 19 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am a volunteer and visit the home once a week to talk with the residents. I always experience a very welcoming atmosphere and the residents I see are comfortable and happy. I have attended a few events organised by the activities manager and the notice board shows regular trips out. People are treated
with respect by the staff.

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Review from Bernice B (Regular Volunteer) published on 12 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A warm, friendly welcome from all the staff makes you feel you are in a family home. The variety of activities for all the residents are fun and engaging. The Christmas decorations are spectacular and are throughout the building. Visit

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Review from S T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was very happy staying at the Taymer she was given the opportunity to enjoy many activities that she would not have done at home. My family and I were more than happy with the care, love and support shown by all the staff to my mother and family.

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Review from F C (Resident) published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent in every way.

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Review from Jacqueline O (Sister of Resident) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not praise the manager and her amazing team from cleaners, carers, and chefs, they all play their part in making this such a special place to leave your loved ones. They went above and beyond to make sure my brother was cared for in every aspect can’t thank them enough.

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Review from V M (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care! Excellent food! Excellent manager! Excellent cook! Excellent place, very, very happy with the care that my mother has had whilst here. Very friendly people.

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Review from Elizabeth S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We heartily recommend Taymer. The staff are exceptional and very caring. The atmosphere is happy and welcoming which has been noted by all my mother’s visitors. My mother has flourished under the care given and the good food. Our only slightly negative observation is the apparent lack of money spent
on refurbishment by the company owners, which we feel would support the excellent and hard working staff.

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Review from Richard C (Son of Resident) published on 19 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is very happy and cheerful. The staff do everything they can to help her, they are very professional. I cannot think of anything more they can do to help her. She is very happy.

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Review from Dorothy T (Resident) published on 14 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really fell on my feet when I found this place - after a month of being very badly looked after in hospital. I first came as an NHS rehab patient and then stayed for a while longer as a private convalescent patient.
The manager at Taymer is an absolute star... extremely kind, friendly and helpful.
She sets very high standards which the rest of the staff follow (or else they don't stay long!). All of the nurses are really excellent, as are most of the carers.
The place is light, bright and spotlessly clean. It is set well back from the main road so it is nice and quiet and there is a pleasant garden and sitting-out area.
The food is exceptional... especially the wonderful lunches.
Overall, there is a lovely atmosphere. Taymer doesn't feel like a nursing home at all but like a very welcoming home.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.848)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10 for Taymer Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.848 for Taymer Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (376 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 441 Ratings = 4.848

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Taymer Nursing Home is based on 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 Jul 2019

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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