England

Lime Tree HouseTrafford

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Lime Tree House

264 Washway Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4RZ

01619737956

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 August 2023

Provider

Mountlands Trust Limited

Beds

6 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 53 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 49 are lower.

14 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

GoodJul 2015
GoodOct 2017
OutstandingDec 2023

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2023.

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 Mountlands Trust Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Lime Tree House

Lime Tree House is a residential care home in Trafford, offering placements for people following the Christian Science faith. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Lime Tree House provides residential care for up to 6 people, supporting both short and long-term placements for those following the Christian Science faith. The home is staffed by Christian Science Nurses trained in spiritual healing through Christian Science practices. At inspection, the service was supporting 4 people.

People's faith and individual wishes are central to the home's approach. The service is founded on Christian Science values, which are evident throughout the home's operations. One patient commented, "The staff live their Christian Science values, and these align with my own beliefs.

" The home demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting residents in accordance with their spiritual beliefs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 December 2023

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenDining Room

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.

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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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M33 4RZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 29 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 August 2023.

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

Read Lime Tree House'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 House, 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 House, 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 House'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