Taymer Nursing Home

Barton Road, Silsoe, Bedford MK45 4QP
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9.8 147 Reviews
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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

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

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: £1300 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1300 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1300 – £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 (147)

9.8

Taymer Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Taymer Nursing Home has 147 reviews.

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Review from Shirley D (Partner of Resident) published on 12 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Right from the beginning of my partner's stay, the staff were so welcoming, friendly and kind. They could not do enough for my partner, who was the youngest resident. Anything we requested was found, given and more. The food, cleanliness, facilities and all were great. All the staff on whatever shidt/s
were great. My partner was made more than welcome - thank you all.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother stayed at Taymer Nursing Home for rehabilitation following a knee operation. She was well looked after by staff. Both management and staff were very good and thoughtful. The food was excellent She was rested well to enable her to return home to continue her rehabilitation.
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Review from Andrew W (Grandson of Resident) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very please with the first-class care he has received at Taymer. He has been looked after very well indeed. Thank you to all the staff.
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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff. Nothing is too much trouble.
The food is good and plentiful.
Events are laid on, we were there when a bird of prey talk was on and it was enjoyable.
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Review from Gillian S (Respite Resident) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I came here from the hospital and received good care from the staff and management. The rehab has helped me to walk again.
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Review from Rita S (Sister of Resident) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother was diagnosed as at 'end-of-life' when he entered Taymer Nursing Home; a nursing home in the village where he had lived for almost fifty years. From the first day he was given full attention, made as comfortable as possible, given great nursing and, most importantly, treated as a human being.
Taymer gave me a sense of relief knowing he was in a happy, comfortable home receiving good care. I was kept updated with his progress, important as I live over three hours away, they were very kind and supportive at his end. I have nothing but praise for all the staff and the way the home is run.
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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 31 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We regularly visit an old friend who is a resident at Taymer Nursing Home. The care staff and manager are always very welcoming. The care given to our friend is very good - as we notice and she reports to us. She also praises the food! During the covid pandemic, the staff were not officious and did
their best to enable visits. The only regret is that our friend's mobility has decreased significantly. Her room is pleasant with a nice view of the garden - but is quite small.
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Review from Lisa B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very accommodating during a very difficult time.
Care has been exceptional.
Food very nice.
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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are excellent, all very caring. They have kept us up to fate with the care that has been given to my mum. The staff have been very understanding of my mum and all that she has been through. I would highly recommend the Taymer Nursing Home.
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Review from S W (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the care my step mum received at Taymer Nursing Home. Unfortunately, she was end of life when she transferred from hospital to the nursing home but the care she received was fantastic. The staff could not do enough in her last week of her life, together with supporting her family at a
difficult time.
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Review from Stephen M (Son of Resident) published on 23 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was transferred into Taymer Nursing Home in Silsoe from hospital, following five weeks of hospital care. He was placed into the home as part of his rehab care after four weeks of excellent care at Taymer.
All the staff working at Taymer could not have made his stay any better and if his return
home and carers attending proves too much for Dad I would definitely attempt to place Dad back at Taymer.
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Review from Gillian H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was such a relief to know that Dad was well cared for at Taymer when we could no longer cope with his needs at home. The staff were very kind and thoughtful, not only to Dad, but to the rest of the family which was particularly valued given the very limited access we had to the home, during the pandemic.
It was clear that Dad was kept clean and comfortable at all times and that the staff were competent to manage all his needs. He was something of a character and not always easy to deal with, but the staff always seemed to remain good-humoured and positive. Dad really enjoyed the activities that were provided and I am sure they would have done more to entertain him, had circumstances been different. He also enjoyed the food, including the lovely fresh fruit salad served every day as a snack. Taymer does not pretend to be a luxury home and the decor is a bit tired, but we were very happy that Dad could spend his last days there.
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Review from Peter N (Respite Resident) published on 18 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was in the rehab unit for nine days and the physiotherapist helped with my mobility so that I could come back home.
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Review from A W (Resident) published on 23 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I went to Taymer nursing home in November 2021 for reablement. The staff were brilliant and I was only there for just over two weeks. The food is excellent, rooms are a bit tired.
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Review from Adrian P (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 13 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Whilst not the most modern of care homes, the standard of care and kindness was truly excellent.
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Review from Pat M (Wife of Resident) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the Taymer nursing home for its care and kindness shown to my husband. Everyone was very caring and friendly and I was made to feel welcome every time I visited. The Taymer is just like a normal family home, homely, clean with wholesome food. Our family considered ourselves very lucky
that they had a spare place for my husband. Thank you.
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Review from C H (Sister of Resident) published on 19 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely, helpful, kind staff. Good food.
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Review from C W (Son of Resident) published on 24 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very homely, caring atmosphere. All staff are very approachable and friendly. The room is very small and furniture needs replacing. My mother has settled very well.
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Review from Joan V (Resident) published on 24 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard of care was outstanding and I have no complaints about anything. All the staff were amazing, it was such a relaxed atmosphere. I was amazed at the way the staff dealt with the most difficult of residents. If I had to score the home out of ten, I would give eleven. Thanks to everyone, I
will miss you a lot.
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Review from Stephen J (Son of Resident) published on 19 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is always in good spirit and always very well cared for. The relationship between Mum and all the staff is so good; she refers to them as her friends. I always leave her knowing she is in good hands.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.847)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10 for Taymer Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.847 for Taymer Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (355 Excellents x 5) + (60 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 417 Ratings = 4.847
  2. 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 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 36 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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