
I would like to thank all the management and carers for making mum's time at the home a happy one.Kim S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff go out of their way to look after my mum and are always checking in on her.Allan M(Son of Resident/Service User)

A big thank you for the care and love you give.Rosalind M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

I would like to thank all the management and carers for making mum's time at the home a happy one.Kim S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff go out of their way to look after my mum and are always checking in on her.Allan M(Son of Resident/Service User)

A big thank you for the care and love you give.Rosalind M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Timken Grange is located in the village of Duston.
It continues to welcome new residents for permanent and respite care. The home is built on the site of the former British Timken Factory.
Timken Grange is proud to have achieved Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) accreditation to provide personally tailored support for veterans.
The home provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 66 residents in single en suite...
Care Provided by Timken Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Timken Grange will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Timken Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Timken Grange 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Louise Mulvany(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2018
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Timken Grange.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Timken Grange Reviews (104)
Timken Grange has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Timken Grange has 104 reviews.
This All-Star Team are amazing in the way they connect with the residents despite the daily pressure and high demand of everyone's needs. I have deep respect for you all and I am eternally grateful to you for your ongoing support to all of our family and understanding during a very difficult time. I know that he appreciated your care and patience, although he probably didn't think to say so due to his mental illness. Thank you so much.
Thank you for taking the time to review Timken Grange and we are pleased that you rate our staff as excellent. I will ensure all colleagues are aware of your wonderful feedback. It's lovely to know you are happy with your Father's care. As well as providing tailored support for our residents, we're...
Dad was there for a couple of years, the carers who looked after him did a fantastic job they made him feel at home there. The management team was just as good, they couldn't have been more helpful. Towards the end of his life the whole team bent over backwards to make him, myself and the family comfortable. Thank you to the Timken team.
Thank you for taking the time to review Timken Grange and we are pleased that you rate our care/support as excellent. Thank you for your lovely feedback regarding our team, which I will pass onto them. We are sorry for your sad loss and it was our pleasure to care for your Dad. We are glad that we provided you and your family with the care and support you needed at this precious time.
Almost immediately after Mum arrived the staff got a smile out of her. The staff at Timken Grange are amazing, and extremely well trained. I appreciated the communication particularly as I live at least 2 hours away from Northampton. On the day mum passed a phone call in the morning, the message clear and professional, had me making my way to Timken Grange in time along with two of my daughters to be with Mum as she passed, a promise I had made to her if I possibly could. I can never thank the carer who made that call enough. A thoroughly lovely touch was the comfort box Timken Grange placed in Mum's room for the use of the family after a palliative diagnosis, it was so appreciated. I have no hesitation in recommending Timken Grange, the registered care manager is enthusiastic, full of energy and has demonstrable knowledge. Her values clearly filter down through the troops and this created absolute confidence that our mum was in a safe and positive environment.
Thank you for taking the time to review Timken Grange and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent in all areas. We really appreciate your kind comments regarding our team, which I will pass on. It was our pleasure to care for your Mum and we are sorry for your loss. We are glad that we provided you and your family with the care and support you needed at this precious time.
Just wanted to say that the care you offered not only to my father in his final weeks but us his children too was outstanding. We can not thank you enough for the care you gave him in the past two years after his dementia sadly made living at home impossible. You truly made it his home and we were also welcomed with open arms including the family pets! All staff were absolutely superb in their interactions with Dad and showed great respect and consideration. Nothing was ever too much trouble and we can not fault the level of communication from the home on any matters relating to Dad. Sadly the final two weeks we saw your staff shift up another gear in their care especially when it became clear his time was very near. I am only too pleased that Dad was able to pass with not only your staff but also us at his bedside. This gave great comfort to us both and we were under no illusion that the home staff were as affected by his death. I would have no doubt in recommending Timken Grange.
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review, I know we are all feeling the loss of your dad every day. We really loved him so much but then who couldn't, that cheeky smile and wicked sense of humour (hiding from the district nurses) he brought such joy to us all every day and is still brought up...
Thank you on his behalf and from myself. We were so lucky to find you.
What a beautiful review thank you so much, we at Timken pride ourselves on our end-of-life care and ensure the individuals' journey is as person-centred as possible. I will pass your thoughts and thanks on to the team. Please don't be a stranger.
A great team. Thank you.
Please don’t be a stranger, you are welcome at Timken Grange anytime. (The residents are missing your cups of tea and chats).
My dad moved into Timken Grange at the end of August 2023, he has dementia. The staff are kind, and respectful and have taken the time to get to know him and have supported us. Any queries and concerns have been dealt with promptly. All aspects of his care have been carefully managed, we have been kept up to date with any changes and the record keeping is meticulous. My dad was poorly in the autumn, the senior carers always took my calls, kept me updated and even called me to let me know when he was having a good day, so reassuring. There's always an activity going on, or a visit out and when my dad was feeling better he joined the trip to the Gaydon Motor Museum and had a good time. The home is well designed, the building is easy to navigate, light, airy and well maintained. Timken Grange is led from the top, all the departments put the residents first. I feel very fortunate a room was available here when we needed it.
Thank you so much for your kind review, it has been lovely getting to know your dad and you as a family. Your dad is very loved by the team. We will continue to support you all through your family journey.
Since Mum went in, she has settled well, been well monitored and has made some socialising improvements. The same goes for food intake and general well-being, which are all positive. I know, albeit difficult that I have made the right decision. Thank you, team Timken.
Thank you so much for your review Ian, we are thoroughly enjoying getting to know your mother, and I am so pleased that you feel that she is being well cared for.
Mum came to Timken Grange in June this year. I’ve been very happy with everything. The staff are excellent - friendly, kind and caring. The atmosphere is very welcoming and positive within the home. Cleanliness is exceptional and I genuinely feel mum is in the best possible hands.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us.
I have found all the staff kind, helpful and friendly. My mother is always looking well. I am well aware of her disposition and find the staff manager her expectations patiently. The activities are exceptional!
Thank you so much for your kind words, I am very proud of the activity schedule here at Timken so am glad to hear that you are impressed with it too.
This care home has improved considerably first under the previous owner then Anchor. The current Manager who has been here almost as long as the care home has forged a really good team of carers, housekeeping and activities.
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased that you feel that the changes we have made have been positive for the home. Thank you also for all the support you give attending the activities that we arrange. We are honoured to continue caring for your mother after all these years.
Staff are polite.
My grandmother generally seems well, and I'm satisfied she is well looked after.
The arrival BBQ today was lovely and well-organised.
Thank you for your kind review; we love having families attend our events and look forward to seeing you at many more.
My husband has recently joined the Timken Grange family, and I am very happy with the way he has been welcomed and settled in. The staff are friendly and caring to both the residents and their families.
Thank you for your lovely review; I hope that you feel as much a part of the Timken family as your husband is.
Families are always included/involved making it all a positive experience.
Thank you for your kind review; I am so pleased we have managed to turn her previous negative experience of a care home into a positive one.
My mother-in-law has been a resident at Timken Grange for 5 years and seems happy there. I think the running of the home has improved over the last year or so. The staff are friendly and helpful and regular social events are arranged including some for families and visitors. We visit at different times a day and always find a welcoming atmosphere.
Thank you for your wonderful review. Your mother-in-law is a massive part of the home and we love that you as a family play an active role in things that go on at Timken Grange.
Came to enjoy a summer BBQ with my children and their great granny. Staff were diverse, fun and elective, the songs work for all ages. Food is delicious, fresh and clean with plenty of choices. A truly delighted day had by all. Thank you.
Thank you, it was such a lovely day and great to see so many family members attending and enjoying themselves, your grandmother really loved having you there.
We love spending time with my great-grandmother especially whilst something is happy around us, we love it. We find the home lovely, clean, great food and fantastic activities.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased that you enjoy visiting your great-grandmother here at Timken Grange and feel included in the fun activities that we provide.
My husband is looked after here much better than having carers at home and I know he is safe from wandering away. His every need is met by the friendly staff over and above expectations at times. he enjoys the company of residents and staff and really has time to watch TV. He tells me he is always at work and sometimes it's hard to convince him otherwise. Thank you for looking after him so well.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, I am pleased that he is spending time with residents and enjoying everything that is going on around the home. I will pass your thanks onto the team.
My mother spent 8 weeks here having respite care following her release from hospital, during that time she could not fault the care and help she received from the staff. Their care and support enabled her to recover sufficiently to return home.
Thank you for your kind words, your mother was a pleasure to look after and we would love her to come back and stay again.
She had a comfortable and enjoyable stay, nothing was too much trouble and she was treated with genuine dignity.
The lifestyle team were excellent and got her involved in lots of suitable activities, including a trip out once she was mobile, which really helped her mental health.
I would not hesitate to recommend this care home.
Thank you so much for your feedback, we very much enjoyed looking after your grandmother, she settled in very quickly and soon became a firm favourite with staff and residents. We will look forward to seeing her again soon.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 January 2023Good
- 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
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have three vacancies for care. Please contact Timken Grange for further details.
News (7) & Events (0)
- 02 Jun 2026
Jack Waterfield, a resident at Anchor's Timken Grange care home in Northampton, celebrated his 105th birthday surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents, following a momentous week of celebrations. The...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Northamptonshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 29 May 2025
Jack Waterfield, who lives at Anchor's Timken Grange care home in Northampton, celebrated his 104th birthday surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents, following a momentous week of celebrations. The...
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Meet the Team (6)

My name is Louise, I have four grown-up children and four grandsons, I have worked in the health and social care sector for 40 years,
I started my care journey when I was in the Girl Guides working towards my care badge, every weekend I would go to the local hospital and sit with the elderly patients and assist them with eating, drinking and read to them, after I earned my badge I continued to go every weekend until I was old enough to get a job in the care sector.
I started as a carer and have worked my way up. Since arriving at Timken Grange nearly seven years ago to take up a role as a senior carer I have progressed to medication manager, deputy manager, care manager and now home manager.
I am passionate about the care we provide, and our bespoke approach to each individual care needs which is provided by our fully trained care team. Whilst already having various qualifications within the sector, I am currently studying for a BSc Honours in Health and Social Care. I am excited to be utilising my skills and being able to further my career.
Being able to support my team, creating a great place to work and helping them embark on their own careers in care is important to me. I am driven by my passion for the elderly and providing exceptional care wherever I go. I am truly dedicated to the improvement and advancement of care techniques and delivering these in an environment that puts our residents at ease, thus allowing them to have their freedom and enabling them to live an enriched life.

I am the deputy manager here at Timken Grange. I began my journey here as a carer back in 2018 and have worked my way up the ranks, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience in the process.
I have a passion for care and do my utmost to ensure that all of our residents receive person-centred care to the highest standard. I am immensely proud to be part of the team here at Timken Grange.
I'd like to tell you what I do in my spare time, however, I have a very busy life as a mother of four children, so spare time is very rare. I love spending time with my family and doing the things that my children enjoy.

I worked for many years before this in the property business, and when I moved from London to Northamptonshire working in the care industry was a real eye-opener but saw it as a whole new challenge.
The way I see it is we will all hopefully get to old age at some point, and will then all need help and assistance, and I think it is lovely to see the residents continue to enjoy and have a good quality of life.
I am currently very happy in my position as Business Support Manager, but if ever there was a position that came up to be a Region Business Support Manager, I would be interested.

Emma is a proud mother to Lewis who is soon heading off to New York to do a 6 month placement as a chef. Emma loves to socialise, she enjoys a pint of Fosters, and spending time with friends and family, in her spare time. Emma goes out of her way to ensure all residents' nutritional needs are met and their taste buds tantalised. She is extremely funny and keeps the whole team entertained.

Hollie is a proud mother to daughter Emily and loves to spend time with her whenever she has the chance. Hollie sings wherever she is in the home, thankfully, she has a nice voice. She is very thorough and organised in everything she does, and will turn her hand to anything that needs doing in the home, even decorating rooms, which she does to an impeccably high standard.

Mark is a great asset to Timken Grange, he can turn his hand to most things and takes pride in keeping everything in the home in tip-top condition.
Mark loves to watch Formula One in his spare time. Mark has been around in Timken Grange since his father was cared for here, when his father passed away Mark decided to apply for the role of Handy Person, as he enjoyed being in the home. Mark hasn’t been with us long but he is already very much part of the team.
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