
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.
The team at Timken Grange are amazing! They take amazing care of my Dad and really make it feel like home from home. He's really blossomed and made lots of new friends. The team support me too in managing his medical needs, often taking Dad to routine appointments and managing meds. It's a great solution for my Dad and takes a weight from my shoulders too. I would highly recommend.
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you love our home and we are able to support your dad.
The welcome we received as a family was second to none, from the guided tour whilst we were looking for a home for him and on every occasion since.
The staff are so welcoming and caring and the atmosphere they create is just like being at home with your loved ones.
They have every facility you could possibly need including hairdressers, a cinema room, a library and more and put on functions for the residents and families to get involved in as they wish.
My father has settled in really well and I have no worries that he is being looked after by a first-class team who go above and beyond for everyone.
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your kind words. We are so glad you love our home!
The home and its staff care for residents like they are family. It's a welcoming place and everyone is treated respectfully and the care is excellent. My father moved here after a terrible experience in a previous home and the staff have been able to restore him back to who he once was. They also care deeply about the families of residents which helps to make the transition into care so much easier for all concerned.
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your feedback. We are so glad you love our home.
My father was a resident at Timken Grange for just short of two years, entering during the difficult times of Covid restrictions, when he felt he needed more care and support around him. Despite the difficult timing, at no point during his stay have I had a moments worry that his health and well-being were not at the forefront of everyone’s mind at Timken Grange. The team are all friendly, cheerful, dedicated and work so very hard, making a home from home atmosphere, for both residents and their families, with an array of stimulating options on offer for those that wish to partake in them. I would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful “Home” and hope I am as lucky to find such a place for myself when the time is right.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, my team are so dedicated. It is lovely for them to receive such lovely feedback.
Stepfather has blossomed again after going into Timken Grange. He has recovered his enjoyment of life and his fine sense of humour has returned. He is clearly very well cared for by the team and enjoys their company. He has been introduced to a group of male residents and gets on well with them all, friendships becoming stronger. This was a very positive proactive action by the care team. Many thanks... we no longer need to worry about Stepfather!
There is a wonderful sense of community here at Timken Grange, we love to watch residents such as your stepfather forging new friendships and enjoying the company of others. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, it is always nice to get such positive feedback.
Heartfelt thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we were honoured to be chosen to offer care and support to both your mum and your family and we are happy to know that you were content with the service provided. It makes us smile to know that you consider us friends.
My mother suffered from dementia and could be quite challenging at times, but was always very well looked after and encouraged to participate in activities in an appropriate manner. The home even kindly arranged for one of their staff to bring my mother to my wedding and stayed with her throughout the day to make sure that she enjoyed it to the full.
The home also has a policy of developing and promoting staff from within, so I have no doubt that the ethos and quality of care will continue well into the future.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honour and a pleasure to care for your mother and we are delighted to hear that you were so pleased with the care that we provided.
I am very happy with the home, the care given by the staff is excellent. Mum is very happy here. She looks well cared for. She is loved by all the staff and has a happy disposition. We cannot fault the home in any way.
Thank you for your lovely review of Timken Grange, Mum truly is loved by everyone here and we thank you for choosing Timken to be her home.
The home is very welcoming. You can tell the staff care for their residents. My mother-in-law was in the home for 4.5 years. The atmosphere is so much better and well-run since the new management came in. The staff went out of their way to go to the shops to get certain things for my mother-in-law to eat, as she was deteriorating. We planted lots of her favourite plants in the garden for her to look out on as she sat next to the window. We maintained the garden with my mother-in-law's advice. It gave her a purpose in life.
Thank you so much for your kind review, the team miss her deeply as she was such a big part of their lives for so long. Her garden will continue to be looked after and loved so that it can still be enjoyed by the other residents.
My Dad went into Timken Grange in mid-June 2022 and unfortunately passed away peacefully on 24th August 2022. Not a long stay, but I visited my dad many times during his stay and was always extremely happy with the care my dad received. His room and his clothes were always clean and communal areas were amazing, with staff on hand at all times if Dad or I needed something, or just advice. There was in my opinion an obvious and positive culture of care for both residents and relatives/friends visiting, being driven correctly by the management team. The staff I met were incredibly supportive to me and is something I won't forget. Timken really looked after my dad.
Thank you for taking the time to review us John and thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to care for Dad. He was a charming gentleman and very easy to love and care for, we are missing your visits and of course the biscuit supply that came with you. Please keep in touch and pop in to see us now and again.
Watching the staff having a quick brainstorm session as to get the best from him and to give him care was fascinating to watch. A quick seed of an idea and lists and ideas were being put together to help him with his condition.
I moved him from another care home and I did have some doubts but within just a short period these worries melted away. I cannot praise this home and the staff in the home enough. They go above and beyond in every aspect.
My Father in Law is not at the moment joining in any activities, through his choice, but they still make sure he is included.
I have never seen any of the staff looking worried, apprehensive, or anything other than upbeat and positive.
First class home. First class service. First class staff!
Thank you so much for your feedback, my team are a credit to Timken Grange and I am delighted to read that you are so happy with the service that they are providing. Thank you for entrusting us with your father's care, it is an honour to care for him.
Timken Grange is a good care home and long may it continue. The staff have a positive attitude, which is vital in this environment. We'd highly recommend staff incentive services to assist with this. Suggestions - allowing family to join residents for meals, maximising best practice approaches to decrease personal odours in the common areas - installation of air conditioning.
Hi Paul, Thank you for taking the time to review our Home, just so you are aware, Due to Covid restrictions we have been unfortunately prevented from inviting family into our home for meals. However, we have recently held a family forum meeting and families were informed we are now offering...
It has been a couple of months since my father passed away. However, it has enabled me to thoroughly consider the outstanding care that was given to my father. On May the 8th 2022, I flew in from New Zealand not knowing what to expect at the care home. I was greeted and immediately made welcome in a challenging situation for me. My father had been quite ill for some time, but it was apparently clear that the end was imminent. I also understand that my father had been quite challenging for them, but they dealt with him with considerable understanding. This team of staff were professional, understanding and extremely helpful. The care home itself, I found to be very clean and comfortable. In most jobs, we are allowed to finish work, go home and forget and have a cup of tea, but the care staff, that are dealing with end-of-life situations on a daily basis go above and beyond. I am extremely grateful for their very kind words and understanding. I cannot say how grateful I am.
Hi Andrew, thank you so much for this wonderful review, the time taken to provide feedback is very much appreciated. I would also like to thank you for the email. it was a pleasure and privilege to look after Dad, thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for such a wonderful man. We wish you and your family well, and all the best for the future.
Mum was moved from her beautiful 4 bedroomed detached house into Timken Grange on June 1st 2022. Mum and I had visited the home on two occasions to get a feel for it and both times fell in love with the place and the people working there. I live and work abroad so felt helpless when Mum needed to transition into the home which she did with the help of her neighbour and a carer. From the moment she arrived in Timken Grange, everything has been just wonderful. The manager always has time for both Mum and myself especially when I have hundreds of questions and all the staff are so welcoming and friendly when both me and my teenage sons arrive to visit Mum. I have had a private meeting with the manager to set up phone calls between Mum and me when I return back to Cambodia and again she took the time to go through the information I wanted to share with her concerning Mum. I would just like to thank you all for such a wonderful job you all do taking care of my Mum.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It has been my pleasure to assist you and we are delighted that you chose us to care for Mum, it is lovely having her around. I will pass your kind words on to the team and as always I will be here if you need me.
Excellent for the most part. The quality of food could be better.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with our service. We take all feedback very seriously and will pass your comments regarding the food to the kitchen team, we do liaise with residents regarding food options and quality and would welcome any further suggestions that you have regarding the menu.
In the short time that Mum has been in your care, we have been generally satisfied with most aspects of the care provided. There is an issue with the laundry, some items are missing, which is difficult to understand as every item is labelled and buttoned. The staff are always very welcoming, and on the whole, show a good amount of care. The Jubilee celebration day was amazing. The staff worked so hard to make it a day to remember by all - well done.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are delighted to hear that you are satisfied with the level of care that we are providing for Mum but very sorry to hear that you have had issues with misplaced clothing. We will certainly investigate this issue for you. I am very to happy that...
My most sincere thanks to each and every one of you who have cared for my Uncle. You all do the most amazing job of dealing with so many complex issues. You went over and above the call of duty by caring for my cousin and his daughter when they arrived from NZ after an 18-month absence due to Covid. You eased what was a painful goodbye to a loved Father and Grandad, always respectful but also highlighting the man that was my uncle. Thank you so much.
Thank you for this amazing review, Anita. It was our pleasure caring for your uncle and it was lovely to finally meet his son and granddaughter after hearing so much about them. We will make sure the team get to read this review as they will appreciate it very much. We know that we will be seeing you again and look forward to it.
We've lived here for two months, learning all the time and gradually settling in. The accommodation is comfortable and practical, the staff are all very attentive and look after us well. The food is good with a varied menu over 4 weeks, and special requirements are dealt with well. We are now settled and very content.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will share this with the team who will be so happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for choosing Timken as your home, we are privileged to have you as part of our family.
Our fears about placing Mum in care have been completely alleviated. She is so cared for, and we are so happy with her care and support.
Thank you so much for the review, we love having you and your loved one as part of our wonderful family, so pleased you are so happy. I will share your feedback with the team.
Good, staff are warm and welcoming. Mother seems happy and content. For the platinum jubilee, unexpected guests were welcomed in and in a calm, professional manner, staff extended the space and were inclusive throughout. One area that would significantly improve the overall care would be to make sure my mother has her hearing aids in and that there is battery life.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, please be reassured that any feedback is taken seriously and we have shared it with the team and taken action, implementing systems to resolve the concern relating to the hearing aid. Thank you.
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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