
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.
From the time we arrived, we were greeted by a member of staff who was very helpful and guided us to where we wanted to go. They were very polite and made sure we had everything we needed. We came during the Queen's platinum jubilee where we were all provided with a satisfactory cup of tea and sandwiches, strawberries and scones. The environment was overall good and well organised. Very good experience.
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, we welcome all feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the Jubilee celebrations, our team and residents also had an amazing time. I will share your kind feedback with the team.
My aunt is quite happy in the home but would like to be taken out more often.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. All feedback is taken with the greatest seriousness and we strive to make improvements in areas raised. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
The team have created a wonderful atmosphere for the jubilee weekend. Three times the turnout they expected but the management catering and care team have stepped up in an amazing way. Such care and love from everyone here and Timken Grange.
Thank you so much, what a wonderful review. The will team appreciate your kind words, we put our heart into everything we do and it is lovely to see that this is recognised, thank you.
Mum has been at Timken Grange for just over 6 months. It did take her a while to settle in, but now she is living there happily. The manager has listened to any concerns we may have had in those early days and took steps to ensure that Mum’s needs are catered for. The management and staff really do care about the residents well being and we see that Mum has made friends, both with staff and other residents. There are many activities which Mum joins in with regularly – and she particularly enjoys singing along, and dancing at the musical events. There are also occasional trips out – she has even been taken to the local pub! It was a difficult task trying to find a care home for Mum, but I believe that we could not have found a better care home for her than Timken Grange.
Thank you so much, Rob, for taking the time to provide this lovely review and thank you so much for choosing Timken and putting your trust in us to care for Mum. I will share your kind feedback with the team.
The whole team are simply amazing, doing everything possible to make sure all my dad’s needs are met and more. Always going that extra mile. They have given my dad his get up and go back, he is the happiest he’s been for some time.
Thank you, Sarah, for taking the time to provide this review. It means so much to the Timken family to hear your feedback. We are so fortunate to care for so many wonderful residents and we thank you for choosing Timken Grange. We know how hard it is to put your trust in others to care for your loved one. Thank you.
My dad has been a resident at Timken for nearly 2 years. In the beginning, he joined in with many of the activities but more recently he has had a number of visits to the hospital and since returning to the home he has been fairly immobile. The staff assured me that there was nothing they couldn't provide from a care point, even changing his bed to a more suitable electric type and implementing a hoist to help him in and out. Usually, on my visits, he sleeps either in bed or in his chair so imagine my delight when I arrived yesterday to be told he was up having his hair cut. He'd been to the lounge for lunch for the first time in 2 months and he is putting on weight. The staff work continuously to make sure he is getting the care he needs and yesterday they even went out and bought him a beer (alcohol-free of course!) His face was pure ecstasy! They really do go the extra mile and I honestly can't thank them enough. I would highly recommend Timken Grange. It's like my extended family!
Thank you, Nicki, so much for taking the time to review Timken. Your kind words will be shared with the team. It is with great pleasure and privilege that we are able to care for Dad so thank you for putting your trust and faith in the Timken team. Thank you, Amanda Robinson, Home manager.
My mother, who is now 97years old, has been at Timken Grange since it opened when she claimed it was like a five-star hotel, and now it is truly her home and she feels secure within its bright and airy rooms. The staff make every effort and more to ensure her happiness and my mother considers them friends with whom she can feel fully at ease. She has a regular in-house hairdresser and manicurist while, as well as the many daily activities offered, there is a plush purpose-made cinema with sofas. The staff even arrange regular facetime chats with my mother as we live a considerable distance from Northampton. My mother has many ailments but we feel secure in the knowledge that staff ensure she has the medication as prescribed and closely monitors her 24-hours a day, to be on hand to make sure appropriate medical care is provided promptly when required. Timken Grange saved my mother’s life when she was at a low 4-years ago and offers her a safe, dignified and extremely comfortable final years.
What a wonderful review, such kind words. Thank you, I will pass your feedback on to the team. We are very fortunate to be able to meet and care for many wonderful people during the course of our work, your mother being one of them. It has been a pleasure and an honour to care for Mum over the years.
Sadly Dad was only in Timken Grange Care Home for a week before he was taken back into hospital and passed away. We feel sad that he never truly experienced life at Timken. We were looking forward to becoming part of the Timken family! We would like to thank everyone at Timken for their support, care and compassion and for looking after Dad so well when he was with them.
Thank you for taking the time to review Timken at such a sad time, we are so sorry for your loss. Your kind review will be shared with the team, thank you for choosing Timken and putting your trust in the team to look after Dad.
Excellent in all areas. Very safe and stimulating home. Very caring and kind.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit this review, I am happy to know that you hold our home in such high regard, I will pass your kind words on to the team.
My mother has been a resident of the care home since July 2018 and since the transfer of ownership last year, we have seen changes for the better. I often see directors and members of the management team at the home who are always engaging. I am always welcomed into the home for my visit, which has been difficult through the Covid-19 pandemic and as she is at the end of her life. Since the new manager arrived, the manager has gone out of her way to ensure that my mother's needs have been met; nothing is too much trouble and she is passionate about working at the home, being very hands-on and engaging with family members and all members of staff/management to ensure that the home provides the best care for residents. The manager shows empathy towards all residents and has a great team of senior staff members around her who share the same commitment, all of whom I have got to know and ensure that my mother is kept comfortable. I feel assured at all times that my mother is in the best place. Well done TG.
Thank you so much for your feedback Craig, it is such a privilege to have the opportunity to care for Mum. We are very proud of the improvements made here at Timken Grange and it's wonderful for this to be noticed and commented on. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, this will be shared with the team here at Timken Grange.
Since arriving six months ago, Mum has improved greatly in physical terms and her general outlook. The staff are friendly, helpful and there is always laughter around. We are kept up to date with all information necessary and are very impressed with the care, activities and generally the home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review for Timken Grange and thank you for choosing this home, putting your trust in us and allowing the team at Timken Grange the privilege and opportunity of looking after and caring for Mum.
The staff at Timken Grange and particularly, the general manager, could not have been more helpful and accommodating in what has been a difficult time for us. The standard of care and attention to detail has been amazing and we can't thank them enough.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this lovely review. Your kind words will be communicated to the dedicated team here at Timken. Thank you for choosing Timken Grange and giving us the opportunity to care for Mum and Dad.
My mum has been in Timken Grange for a couple of months, having been previously in a care home for one month, which she hated. From our very first visit, the staff have been most welcoming, courteous, and polite. The rooms are equal to a very good hotel chain, the food is varied and ample. The overall care, compassion and warmth she receives is second to none. From the moment my mum said she would like to reside at Timken Grange, the management and all staff have done everything they can to make her as comfortable and happy as possible.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. We are delighted to know your mum is happy here, we love having her around. The team work exceptionally hard to ensure that our residents are well cared for and happy and feedback such as yours, is gratefully received.
Our mother lived at Timken Grange for two years, until her death. Our family is full of gratitude for the care and love she received. She arrived withdrawn, reclusive and confused. The Care and Lifestyle teams deserve great credit for how they helped her into better habits and coaxed her into sociability. Her smile returned and she would often tell us "I love it here." Staff enjoyed learning her story, making her laugh, holding her hand. As Mum's dementia accelerated and she could do very little, staff would sit with her, play her favourite CDs, help her eat and drink, bring the therapy dog to see her - even sing to her. The management were outstanding in the Covid pandemic, finding ways of being very protective of residents without being insensitive or heavy-handed to relatives. We would recommend Timken Grange wholeheartedly to anyone wishing excellent, compassionate care for their relative.
It was a great honour to care for your mother, her smile was infectious and her affection for our home and the team members was heartwarming. We are so grateful that you have taken the time to share this review with us and that you were happy with the service that we provided to both you and your mother.
Leadership poor. Very little actual care or record keeping. Poor especially from the management team. Tendency when things go wrong to blame the resident. There is a poor defensive culture and lack of training for staff. Unfriendly for the most part and too much emphasis is placed on looking ‘good’ rather than focusing on the residents.
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My mother moved into Timken Grange 2.5 years ago when she was unable to live independently and needed care. The staff made her welcome and encouraged her to participate in various activities. Having her hairdresser regularly was very important to her wellbeing. Being confined to a wheelchair, a highlight was to be taken out in the cab, stopping for ice cream. The standard of care she received when she entered end-of-life care, was excellent, being treated with the dignity she deserved. I would like to thank all the staff for looking after her so well, during very difficult and challenging times.
Thank you for taking the time to review our wonderful home and sharing such lovely feedback. We will be proud to share these comments with all of our hard-working team who care dearly for all of our residents. I am pleased to hear Timken Grange were able to support your Mother and provide a fulfilled lifestyle during her time with us.
I cannot recommend this care home enough. The facilities are excellent, but more importantly, all the staff were kind, friendly and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they went out of their way to give my father the support he needed.
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we will ensure this is passed on to the team. We are pleased your experience was so positive and thank you for putting your faith and trust in us, looking after your father was a pleasure and a great privilege.
Timken Grange has achieved a very high standard of presentation and implementation of a caring package. It can be easily added to any shortlist of 'World Class' care facilities, and it truly is a 'home from home'. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone for the support, care and provision of their loved one's needs. Staff really do care, and demonstrate this in many ways, right down to the smallest (often very important) details. The facility is spotless and is currently undergoing a refresh of most rooms and general spaces, and after only 3 years since opening. How many other homes could match that? Food quality, choice and presentation is of a very high standard and includes the old favourites as well as newer dishes. Entertainment is frequent, varied and fresh whilst providing an opportunity for residents to enjoy new experiences such as flower arranging or cake making. Just visit and absorb the welcoming atmosphere and surroundings. Superb!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing review. We really appreciate all feedback and we are excited to share this with our wonderful team members at Timken Grange. The team go above and beyond and work extremely hard to provide their residents with the highest standard of...
All staff are extremely caring and compassionate as regards the residents. Lots of activities and outings are all-inclusive. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff who are all very friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend Timken Grange to anyone.
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. Your kind words will be shared with the team. We are so pleased you have had such a positive experience. We will continue to work on service improvements to ensure we continue to meet and exceed expectations.
The staff of the Lifestyle team was brilliant, and all the other carers that made the day so special for all the residents.
Well done all
Thank you for your positive feedback towards Timken Grange care home, we are pleased to hear you have enjoyed our fun days, we are committed to delivering a high quality of activity for all residents to enjoy.
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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