Lime Court Care Home

About Us

Lime Court Care Home is in Dovercourt, Essex. We provide residential care for older people who have reached the point where living alone has become difficult, and caring for people living with dementia is a large part of what we do.

We are deliberately clear about what we are. This is not a nursing home. It is a place to live, where the parts of the day that have become hard are taken care of and the rest still belongs to the person. Staff are here through the night as well as the day to help with washing, dressing and medication. Meals are cooked on the premises, laundry gets done, and doctors and district nurses come in when somebody needs them.

Dementia care comes down to consistency and to knowing the person. A day that runs in a familiar order, the same faces turning up and surroundings that make sense will settle somebody more reliably than any programme of activities. We take time to learn about a person's working life, their family and their habits, because that is what makes sense of things later on.

Beyond the help they need, residents run their own days, and visitors are welcome rather than merely tolerated.

Respite and short stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Do come and see us.

Common questions about Lime Court Care Home

Where is Lime Court Care Home located?

Lime Court Care Home is a residential care home in Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 4DE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Lime Court Care Home provide?

Lime Court Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Lime Court Care Home's CQC rating?

Lime Court Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Lime Court Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Lime Court Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Lime Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Lime Court Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Lime Court Care Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Lime Court Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Lime Court Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Lime Court Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Lime Court Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Lime Court Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 1 December 2018
• Report published: 1 December 2018

Overall: Good

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

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

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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