Taymer Nursing Home

Barton Road, Silsoe, Bedford MK45 4QP
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9.8 152 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 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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1395 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1300 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1395 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1395 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1395 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1395 – £1600

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.

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

Contact Taymer Nursing Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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.

Contact Taymer Nursing Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (152)

9.8

Taymer Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Taymer Nursing Home has 152 reviews.

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Review from Marie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has only been in Taymer for 3 months and what a difference living in Taymer has made. She is a lot happier and healthier. The staff are amazing in all ways, always ready to help mum in any way she needs. The place is very friendly and homely, the food is an exceptionally high standard. I can't
emphasise enough how good a place Taymer is. I'm so happy we found Taymer for my mum.
5 stars.
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Review from Angela A (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother entered Taymar for rehab after suffering a severe stroke. She was barely eating, with limited movement and speech. After around nine weeks she had recovered enough to return home. We would like to thank the staff at Taymar, who were always available to meet my mother's needs. The management
and senior staff were always available to assist and answer any concerns we had, as well as help plan a path home for my mother. A special thank you to the manager of the home who is superb (as are all the staff), plus a special thank you to the chef, and also to the carer who specifically looked after my mother in the mornings. We would like to thank you all again, and we would recommend Taymar to anyone, your relatives will be well cared for there.
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Home from home. Virtually everyone is happy. They are clearly a strong team with superb management, enrolling perfect staff.
Even when busy and stressed they are still amazing with the residents. Nursing care very good also.
Activities superb, my mum loves the singers. Always something great and varied
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Not only does the activities coordinator organise this but she keeps the wonderful gardens going.
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Review from Michael D (Grandson of Resident) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care, comfortable to live in for residents, well managed and very good food with variety. Highly recommend.
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Review from C B (Grandson of Resident) published on 15 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's the most comfortable nursing home I've been in. Friendly amazing welcoming staff.
My grandad is so happy there and it's a real family vibe in the home.
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Review from Joan A (Wife of Resident) published on 8 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
An extremely pleasant and homely atmosphere with kind and thoughtful staff.


Always plenty of things organised to join in with a variety of food and choice of food and drink. Very nice that residents pets are welcome to visit.

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Review from B F (Respite Resident) published on 26 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and kindness I received was excellent everyone was caring and looked after me with great attention. A great credit to the staff and management.
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Review from Sue J (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother cannot speak too highly of the service and care she received.
The whole staff were friendly and well trained. The family were very pleased with the care she received.
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Review from Carol B (Cousin of Resident) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In November 2017 my cousin went into Taymer Care home aged 89 years. This was a huge lifestyle change as she had up to then lived independently with help from her daughter. She has quickly settled into Taymer, helped by the lovely friendly feel it has and wonderful caring staff. There was a really good
programme of events for them over Christmas which my cousin enjoyed taking part in and also New Year celebrations. There is a good menu with freshly prepared meals. This is a really lovely home to be part of. I am a regular visitor to see my cousin and enjoy the time I spent there.
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Review from D S (Wife of Resident) published on 16 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband was in Taymer for 4 weeks whilst I was in hospital. This was his second stay at the home and I would use them again if necessary.
Staff and carers were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.
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Review from Anne L (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very helpful and friendly, the residents are very happy and there is always laughter with a lovely atmosphere. Ten out of ten.
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Review from Tracy B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother-in-law was in Taymer for 5 weeks of respite care after a fall at home. She absolutely thrived and the staff were so friendly. It felt very warm and homely and was a pleasure to visit.
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Review from Stephen B (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 2 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff and meals were excellent.
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Review from Teresa D (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very warm welcoming nursing home for my Mum. After leaving hospital, went to the nursing home for physio. Whilst there Mum's mobility was improved. Mum enjoyed her stay, company, staff very friendly and helpful.Managed by a hard wording lady, nothing was too much trouble.
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Review from Stella B (Regular Volunteer) published on 1 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've been coming here for years. This place is always loving, caring and compassionate. It is a privilege to come.
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Review from Jean C (Wife of Resident) published on 28 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has and is treated and cared for very well.


All the staff and management are very kind and caring in every way.


As soon as you enter the premises there is a good feeling about the home and everyone is treated with respect.


It is a pleasant place for both patients and visitors.

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Review from Margaret C (Resident) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very happy here and the staff are friendly and helpful. I am treated well.
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Review from Jean W (Resident) published on 12 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Taymer is the best home that I know. So homely, comfortable and friendly home from home. You want to stay for good. Lovely home, lovely manager, couldn't ask for better.
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Review from N S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
People make a care home and the people who work at The Taymer are very caring and committed to their residents.
My mother would never have chosen to go into a care home being a strong, independent person. However, needs must and she arrived in December last year, non-communitive and hardly eating anything.
Although she is bed bound and doesn't leave her room and she has been gently coaxed into eating and speaking more. She is monitored well and repositioned regularly. She sees lots of different people who work there and with her door open can see the movement in the corridor and hear the day to day workings of the home.


My father, however, on his own at home, cooks mini meals from the supermarket, does the crossword but is lonely especially in the evenings.

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Review from B B (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my mother has received at the Taymer has been exceptional. The care home manager and all the staff are just brilliant.
My mum says the food is wonderful and nothing is too much trouble.
I would really like to commend everyone and they have really helped both my mum and our family cope with
what has been a really difficult time.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.845)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) 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 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.845 for Taymer Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (385 Excellents x 5) + (66 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 453 Ratings = 4.845
  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 39 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 39 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
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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