Taymer Nursing Home

Barton Road, Silsoe, Bedford MK45 4QP
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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 M I (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional care provided.
All the staff showed great respect for her situation and looked after her with the utmost care.
The manager and all the care staff were extremely professional and diligent.
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Review from Margaret R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother had a wonderful care from all the staff at Taymer.
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Review from Dave M (Brother of Resident) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin sister entered Taymer Nursing Home gravely ill with numerous problems, in a lot of pain, reluctant to eat or drink and quite depressed. Her condition has improved noticeably. I feel that this is due to the wonderful care shown during the last 3 months. She is now eating well, put on a little
weight and with friendly persuasion from her dedicated carers (who have become her new friends) is drinking more fluids.
The food, mostly prepared from fresh produce by the fine chef, is of excellent quality.
She is in need of hourly attention due to her pressure sore and this is done without fail.
It was with much trepidation that my wife and I chose a home for my sister but we knew it was a place where my sister would be as close to home as possible. She is very happy and life is as good as it could be considering her problems.
All the staff have great empathy with the needs of the people who live in what is their new home.
We could not have chosen better.
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Review from Geoffrey C (Resident) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came from the Luton and Dunstable hospital in a very low state of health. Within a day, Taymer Nursing Home got to work on me and I started to recover slowly. The staff were very good looking after all my needs. The home and food have been excellent. I am on the verge of going home with being able
to do most things for myself. I would like to place on record my gratitude to everybody for their kindness and help at all times. The management did their part very well.
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Review from R D (Friend of Resident) published on 15 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The experience of my 94 year old friend was excellent in all aspects of care. All staff were kind and considerate with only the client/patients needs considered.
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Review from Roma S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum was admitted to Taymer for rehab after a stay in hospital - she was very apprehensive and really didn't want to go however after a few days she was very at home. The Management and the whole team there could not have been kinder or more considerate; they gave me complete peace of mind. They treat
their residents with dignity and respect. The home had lots of activities going on too that really helped Mums recovery. She was in an NHS room which was satisfactory but their residents' rooms are much nicer.


The food was fantastic - it was good to see Mum eating so well.


If it was necessary for my Mum to be admitted to a nursing home she and I would certainly choose Taymer.

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Review from Andrew (Son of Resident) published on 13 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I live in Devon, my brother resides in Bedfordshire. We found this home after visiting over 20 others. Mother lived with me until I could no longer manage, she moved to another home in Bedfordshire where she previously lived. She fell and broke her hip. After being treated in hospital she could not
walk- she will be 99 next month and was in a poor way upon admission to Taymer Nursing Home. Since then, although deteriorating mentally, the staff at Taymer Nursing Home have greatly improved her physical health. The home cannot be faulted by me. My daughter, a senior health professional, comment "You couldn't have found a better home for grad, dad."
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Review from Glenys H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 22 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was placed in a rehab room after being in hospital. The care was first rate, it was very comfortable from the bedrooms to the lounges and the atmosphere. Loved the fresh fruit salad each morning. The staff were the best ever, always there with a smile to greet you and kindness when you needed it.
The staff encouraged me and built me up and were aware when I was worrying about things and gave me 'time'. The food was so good. They got me eating again. I didn't (hardly) want to leave. May others share this luxury as I did.
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Review from John L (Resident) published on 17 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I stayed at Taymer House for four weeks and found the ambience while not quite a home form home, as near as dammit. The staff were all so open and friendly and went out of their way to help you at all times of the day and night. Rooms were comfortable and the food excellent. I believe a five star rating
for this nursing home is more than justifiable. Anything less would be a travesty. The activities lady is particularly zealous in getting patients engaged in various activities and you can see her efforts reflected in the patients eyes, as they join in knitting, jigsaws and generally engaging.
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Review from Mandy D (Resident) published on 11 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Taymer nursing home is situated on the outskirts of Silsoe Bedfordshire. It is a pleasant comfortable home with a large garden full of birds and wildlife. I occupy a large room which has everything I need in it. The staff are happy and friendly and friendly and the chef frequently provides me with different
meals I ask for, I am very fussy. My room is cleaned daily and my sink area is always spotless. There are activities in the main lounge most afternoons and meals can be eaten in your room if you choose. My airflow equipment is checked regularly and my oxygen supply of portables ordered on time. Nobody wishes to be in a nursing home but if you have to I recommend Taymer.
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Review from Bill W (Friend of Resident) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly, welcoming, understanding, helpful and flexible; everything we were looking for.
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Review from Pat (Regular Volunteer) published on 16 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I visit on behalf of a church organisation and always feel very welcome and appreciated. The staff are friendly and kind and the ambience of the home is very pleasant. Our concern is that the difficulty of recruiting in the care industry means that it may take longer than usual for residents to get
brought into the main lounge area during the day, but that is not the staff's fault but due to the shortage of staff at times.
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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
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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