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Lime Tree Gardens
Residential Care
26 February 2026
The Riverside Group Limited
24 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 84 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 73 are the same and 9 are lower.
5 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.
Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes
Rating history
- Dec 2015
- Nov 2016
- Jun 2019
- Aug 2021
- Apr 2026
Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2026. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
This is the only care home The Riverside Group Limited runs in England.
Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.
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About Lime Tree Gardens
Lime Tree Gardens in Camden is a residential care home supporting up to 24 adults of all ages living with mental health conditions. The CQC rated the service Good overall, finding a strong learning culture, thorough investigation of incidents, and effective management of risks to keep people safe.
Inspectors found staff treated people with exceptional kindness, respecting their privacy, dignity and choices, and responding promptly to their needs. There were enough skilled staff, medicines were managed well, and leaders were visible and supportive, with good governance and a focus on continuous improvement.
Source: CQC assessment, 21 April 2026
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Fees and availability
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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
- 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · NW5 1UE
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Substance misuse problems.
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: .
Assessment published 21 April 2026. Assessment date recorded: 26 February 2026.
Read CQC's assessment overview
The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 21 April 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.
Lime Tree Gardens
Date of Assessment: 11 March 2026. The service is a residential care home providing support to adults of all ages living with mental health conditions for 24 people, at the time of our inspection there were 22 people living in the home. This is the first assessment for this provider who registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) in March 2023.
During the assessment we spoke with people and their relatives, care staff and healthcare professionals to gather their feedback regarding how people’s personal care needs were being met.
The provider had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks.
People were treated with exceptional kindness and compassion. Staff protected people’s privacy and dignity. They treated people as individuals and supported their preferences. People had choice in their care and were encouraged and supported to maintain relationships with family and friends. Staff responded to people’s needs in a timely way. People knew how to give feedback and were confident their views were taken seriously and acted upon.
The facilities and equipment met people’s needs, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Managers made sure staff received training and regular supervision. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.
Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. Governance systems including regular audits to review the quality of care were in place and there was a culture of continuous improvement.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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 Gardens, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Lime Tree Gardens, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund Lime Tree Gardens'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.
Location
16 Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UE

Lime Tree Gardens
CQC overall rating
Assessment date: 26 February 2026
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