Lime Tree Court Limited

Church Street, Twyford, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4EX

01296730556

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 November 2018

Provider

Lime Tree Court Limited

Beds

23 beds

About Lime Tree Court Limited

Lime Tree Court is a residential care home in Buckinghamshire. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The service had previously been found in breach of regulations regarding safe care, manual handling practices, and nutritional support. Following those findings, the provider implemented improvements across these areas. By the time of this inspection, the service had addressed the previous concerns and was meeting regulatory requirements.

Staff now follow safe manual handling procedures, people's nutritional needs are properly monitored and met, and the service has established systems to track and maintain care quality. The improvements demonstrated that the provider had responded effectively to feedback and taken the necessary steps to enhance safety and care standards.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 December 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 23 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK18 4EX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 28 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 November 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Lime Tree Court Limited's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lime Tree Court Limited, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Lime Tree Court Limited, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Lime Tree Court Limited's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees