Templemore Care Home

121 Harlestone Road, Northampton NN5 6AA
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8.5 32 Reviews
  • Templemore Care Home, Northampton
Templemore and The Cedars are situated between the villages of Duston and Dallington, near Northampton. Templemore is a 19th Century manor house set in one and a half acres of beautiful grounds.

The home has been extended and refurbished to create a comfortable and welcoming home. The Cedars is a purpose built, courtyard style wing, which was added in 1995. The Cedars caters specifically for residents whom have various dementia related needs and are experiencing latter stages of the condition. Cedars II was added in 1997 and cares for residents who have a diagnosed dementia and require a more private and undisturbed, supported living space.

Accommodation in Templemore and The Cedars is available in a choice of single, single en suite or companion rooms, all of which may be personalised.

Templemore offers a choice of period lounges and stunning dining areas, a unique sensory room and private family areas. The beautifully manicured gardens at Templemore offer a safe environment, with easy access pathways and courtyards for outdoor activities.

Templemore offers long term residential care and short stay respite breaks for older people. The home specialises in the care of older people with dementia related needs and benefits from a safe and secure dementia environment.

The home's Activities Organiser arranges a varied social calendar of meaningful, appropriate activities and entertainment, including trips to places of interest.

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Care Provided by Templemore Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Michelle Bhangal (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (65)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2011
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Templemore Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,100
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,000
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,100
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Templemore Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Templemore Care Home Reviews (32)

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Templemore Care Home has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.496) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Templemore Care Home has 32 reviews.

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Review from K E (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was very at home in Templemore Care Home. She interacted with everything that went from singing to exercising and loved having a cuddle on pet day and donkey visits. Mum loved being with lots of other ladies and gents and had some good conversations on all sorts of subjects. She was very happy and
all the staff were great and considerate of her needs - I think she was sad to leave as she asks where her friends are.

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Review from J L (Husband of Resident) published on 9 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Satisfying in every respect.

Reply from Sarah Nelson, Home Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review - your ratings are gratefully received.


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Review from B J (Respite Resident) published on 3 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had a 14 night stay at Templemore in June this year and I have to say my experience was wonderful. The staff were wonderful and the management were always about if needed but I can assure you they need not be. The handover of staff was incredible and I have already asked if and when I need further
respite can I go back.

Reply from Sarah Nelson, Home Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you - I am so pleased you enjoyed your respite stay at Templemore. Your kind comments will be shared with all the staff. I look forward to welcoming you back if you need further respite care.


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Review from Sharon D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad's experience in the home is excellent. We cannot fault anything at all and it gives the family peace of mind to know he is being really well looked after.

Reply from Sarah Nelson, Home Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for your review. It is so good to hear of your satisfaction with our service. I will share your comments with the team at Templemore.
Sarah


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Review from Mark H (Son of Resident) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with Mum being at Templemore Care Home. She wasn't keen on going to a care home but was very much in need of it. Now she's there she loves it and most importantly the care has totally changed Mum's health. It's like she's years younger now that she's eating, drinking and taking her meds
correctly, we've seen such a positive change.
The staff have been brilliant, both individually and as a team, they really do care and have been so supportive to the rest of the family as well as Mum.
I highly recommend Templemore to anyone considering it.

Reply from Sarah Nelson, Home Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for your kind comments - I will share this with the team


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Review from K W (Son of Resident) published on 16 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother has been happy at Templemore and has been well looked after. The staff are very friendly and always there if you need them. The outside gardens are lovely in the summer and seem to make the residents a little happier to see the sun. Also, the home is in a good central location.

Reply from Sarah Nelson, Home Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for your kind comments - I will share this with the team.


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Review from Deborah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother seems happy at Templemore. All the staff are caring, polite, cheerful and very helpful. The home's activities are varied, interesting and stimulating. Mum gets all the help and assistance required. She has been to BBQs, singing sessions, the recent jubilee celebrations all arranged by the
activities coordinator, plus trips out for lunch. Her recent 90th birthday was celebrated by the staff with a lovely birthday cake. Food is adequate, tea in the afternoon needs improvement, not hot enough and biscuits are not on a plate, just bought in carers hand.

Reply from Sarah Nelson, Home Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. I will pass on your comments to the staff team.


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Review from Emily J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My nan is very happy at Templemore. She has been in another home and seems to be much more positive about Templemore. She compliments staff and the care provided - which is positive praise from Nan.

Reply from Sarah Nelson, Home Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for your review. It is so good to hear your nan has positive words about Templemore. I will ensure this is shared with the team.


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Review from N C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandmother is extremely settled and happy at Templemore. She looks really relaxed and well looked after when we visit her. Her physical and general well-being has really improved since coming to Templemore. We, as a family, are really pleased that she is there. The staff are always happy to help
and kind.

Reply from Sarah Nelson, Home Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you, I'm so pleased to hear your grandmother is settled and happy here at Templemore.


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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Never in my life will I see how this home has gained a 'requires improvement'. My opinion is those assessing require the improvement. The staff are beyond caring in what they do and how they care. My mum has outstanding care and I am always reassured knowing how all the staff here at every level care
for the residents. Thank you will never be enough, every one of you are amazing and even more so through the challenges you have faced with Covid. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Teresa Warren, Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate it, I will pass the message on to the staff.


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Review from Trevor L (Son of Resident) published on 19 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff seem helpful, warm and caring. COVID restrictions have made visiting difficult but hopefully, that will change soon. My mother seems settled and contented, despite her confusion and seems to get on with all the carers.

Reply from Teresa Warren, Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for a lovely review, from all of us at Templemore Care Home.


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Review from Christine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Templemore for a year and a half now, it has been quite a journey with her but no matter what the carers and management have been wonderful. Her needs and wellbeing are paramount to the team, that is obvious, which gives me great comfort that my mum is in the best place. The pandemic
has been a difficult time for many, however, I would like to say a special thank you to all the staff for their care and due diligence, my family and I are grateful for keeping my mum safe during this time.

Reply from Teresa Warren, Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for the lovely response. Will inform the staff of this.


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Review from Vicki S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to highly commend and thank all the staff at Templemore for the wonderful care, affection and dedication they show to my father each and every day. During these very difficult days of Covid-19, lockdown and all that has meant for care workers and staff, our loved ones living in care homes
and us, their families at home, Templemore have been even more of a lifeline than before. My father has been quite unwell throughout this period and although it was so very hard not being able to comfort and encourage him myself, I had no doubts whatsoever that all the staff, whatever their role, would do their utmost on my behalf. He is now improving and regaining some strength, but without the encouragement and perseverance of the staff, I do believe he would have just stayed in bed and given up. I very much look forward to the day I am able to go and visit whenever I wish and join in with everyone again, have a good old sing-a-long and a cup of tea. Thank you so very much!

Reply from Teresa Warren, Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for your lovely response. I will pass this onto the care staff. You are welcome to book a visit, hope to see you soon.


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Review from David T (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to commend the manager and all the staff at Templemore for keeping my Mother and other residents safe during the current pandemic. They have successfully managed the care of my Mother who has been in hospital twice with non-COVID related illnesses and has both times been integrated back
into her home and has remained COVID-free. The staff have provided excellent care in difficult circumstances and have mine and the family's gratitude.

Reply from Teresa Warren, Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for the lovely comments. We will let the staff know at the Home.


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Review from M W (Son of Resident) published on 9 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother has been in Templemore for just over a year now and is happy and content there. She is well looked after and all her needs are met without any question or worry especially at this time with the pandemic.

Reply from Teresa Warren, Manager at Templemore Care Home

Thank you for the lovely response. Will let the staff know at the Home.


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Review from Ruth O (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident in Templemore since April 2016. Although at times she was extremely difficult, argumentative and awkward she was always treated with the utmost respect and dignity. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and her family were always made welcome. Her last few days were much
easier to cope with knowing that the staff were still on hand to support her family. Thank you to everybody who helped care for mum, and supported us last week.

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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and staff were always very kind and really helpful. They looked after my dad really well and I know that he is very happy there which meant a lot to me.

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Review from Arthur G (Husband of Resident) published on 14 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Templemore is a very good care home and is up with the best in its price ranges.
It is managed and staffed by good people. The management are approachable and will discuss matters as necessary.
The staff are conscientious, caring, helpful and will willingly assist with problems when asked.
I would
highly recommend Templemore to anyone requiring care services for their loved ones.

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Review from Sandra T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was very happy during the month she spent at Templemore. She repeated several times how lovely all the people were, both staff and residents. Although a huge house it felt welcoming and pleasant from the moment I first walked in, the staff were very helpful and there was nothing to fault.
Thank you for being so good to mum.

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Review from Judith W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just wanted to say a huge congratulations to all of the staff for their hard work on Thursday 27th June with the Alzheimer's walk. I missed the one last year as I was working, but was able to attend with my mum this time around and thoroughly enjoyed it. I really must mention the care staff....care
homes and staff come in for a lot of criticism....but I can’t praise the Templemore team highly enough. There were a few very vulnerable residents attending the walk and needed some encouragement to join in, but they were so patient and understanding that it renewed my faith in human nature!!!!!! This treatment wasn’t just reserved for the few, all the residents were treated with the same patience and dignity. It was a lovely morning and the weather played its part too. Thank you!!!!

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.496)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.496) out of 10 for Templemore Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 4 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.813 for Templemore Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (40 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.813

  • b) 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 3.683 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Templemore Care Home is based on 4 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.375

    • ii) 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 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 13 = 0.308

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Mar 2023

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

9 Bed Vacancies

posted 14 Mar 2025

Private and Local Authority Residential and Dementia Care


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Sarah

Sarah Nelson

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

My career within social care started in 1979 before qualifying as a registered nurse in 1982. Since then, I have worked in nursing homes as a Regional Development Manager with a portfolio of 10 care homes, delivering training and support to nurses in those environments. In addition, I have managed several nursing homes in Northampton and Cambridgeshire. I accepted the role of Home Manager at Templemore in 2022.


Frequently Asked Questions about Templemore Care Home

What types of Care is Templemore Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Templemore Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Templemore Care Home have?

There are 65 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Templemore Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Templemore Care Home to the centre of Northampton?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.