The Limes

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 4 March 2025. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of assessment : 27 January 2025 to 30 January 2025. The Limes is a residential home providing accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care. It is registered to provide care for up to 30 people. At the time of our assessment there were 23 people living in the home. During the assessment we spoke with people who lived at the service, their relatives, staff, the registered manager, the provider’s operational and quality managers and representatives from other partner organisations. The service 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. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Managers made sure staff received training to maintain high-quality care. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes. People were involved in assessments of their needs. Staff reviewed assessments taking account of people’s communication, personal and health needs. Staff worked with all agencies involved in people’s care for the best outcomes and smooth transitions when moving services. Staff considered decisions in people’s best interests where they did not have capacity. Staff protected people’s privacy and dignity and treated them as individuals as well as offering people choice. People were involved in decisions about their care. The service provided information people could understand. People knew how to give feedback and were confident the service took it seriously and acted on it. Leaders and staff had a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Managers worked with the local community to deliver the best possible care and were receptive to new ideas. There was a culture of continuous improvement with staff given time and resources to try new ideas.