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The home has a six bed private wing with en-suites which was opened in October 2012. The purpose-built care home offers a superb...
Lime Court is a 44-bed care home, including four double rooms, spread over two floors, with lift access and five separate themed lounges. The home specialises in dementia and care for elderly people, situated near the seafront and within easy reach of local shops and amenities of Dovercourt.
The home has a six bed private wing with en-suites which was opened in October 2012. The purpose-built care home offers a superb lifestyle for its residents with a reputation in the community for the warmth of the staff and the care provided.
Lime Court are very proud that it was the pilot for the Food First programme, which alleviates the need of medicated supplements. Residents enjoy their meals in a well-lit, spacious central dining room, and menus are tailored to residents requests. Feedback is sought from residents about any changes.
A central recreational courtyard area (accessible by wheelchair users), with raised beds, is enjoyed by residents and families, along with a side garden and large patio area. Together, staff, family and friends have created a reminiscence lounge with items from the early 1900's to present day.
The care home receives regular visits from hairdressers, opticians, chiropodists and a therapist who offers massages in a sensory room. A full time activity coordinator arranges activities which include regular outings to local attractions, live entertainment, knitting clubs, card clubs, bingo, pet therapy, plus many more. If there are specific requests for activities these are accommodated.
Care Provided by Excelcare Lime Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 44 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Excelcare Lime Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Fees shown are starting rates and may vary depending on individual care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare Lime Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Excelcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Suzanne Moore (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 63+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1964
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- Visiting anytime - restiricted mealtimes (12.30 to 13.30 and 16.30 to 17.30)
Parking
- Ample free parking at the home
Excelcare Lime Court Reviews (98)
Excelcare Lime Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Excelcare Lime Court has 98 reviews.
I found the staff very caring to my sister, the very best.
I found the staff very caring to my sister, the very best.
Thank you Marice for these lovely words. Sending our love to you.
Staff always willing to help and residents have a good social life. Lots going on for them if they want.
Staff always willing to help and residents have a good social life. Lots going on for them if they want.
I was unable to see my stepmother because of the Corona Virus, but I was kept informed of everything and I know she was well cared for, right to the end. Lovely caring staff. My brother went with my stepmother when she went into Lime Court and he was shown everything, even had a lovely meal there...
I was unable to see my stepmother because of the Corona Virus, but I was kept informed of everything and I know she was well cared for, right to the end. Lovely caring staff. My brother went with my stepmother when she went into Lime Court and he was shown everything, even had a lovely meal there to welcome her into the home.
Thank you, A P, for these kind words. It has indeed been a very tough year, I am so pleased that you feel that you were fully updated and supported.
They really do lookout for all of their residents.
There are always so many fun activities, entertainment and themes going on.
They have all the residents singing...
They really do lookout for all of their residents.
There are always so many fun activities, entertainment and themes going on.
They have all the residents singing and dancing and just really enjoy their day.
I'm so so happy that my nannie is in their care.
The pandemic has been extremely tough but they all smile through and really step up.
Dear Stacey, Thank you for these lovely words. To read such lovely comments makes me very proud.
When my mother went into Lime Court she was underweight and very unhappy. Within the 2 and a half years she lived at Lime Court my mother was given a new lease of life thanks to all the staff within the care home. She became a very happy person and she put on weight, looking like the mother I knew...
When my mother went into Lime Court she was underweight and very unhappy. Within the 2 and a half years she lived at Lime Court my mother was given a new lease of life thanks to all the staff within the care home. She became a very happy person and she put on weight, looking like the mother I knew again. Within Lime Court, she was able to join in with many activities as there were always many activities going on within the home, which was also wonderful to see, and when visiting my mother I was always welcomed and able to join in with the activities too. Along with this when me and my daughter visited my mother we were always made welcome by the staff they were very friendly and be happy to see us as we would happily spend the time with my mother and the other residents within the home.
Thank you, Karen, for your kind words. Mum had such a great time and we loved seeing this, always the first one on the dance floor.
Whenever I visit my brother-in-law the staff are very friendly and helpful. All the rooms are spotless and I am very impressed with the security.
Whenever I visit my brother-in-law the staff are very friendly and helpful. All the rooms are spotless and I am very impressed with the security.
Thank you, for this lovely review. We work hard to make our home a home from home and hope that is portrayed to our visitors.
Staff all very polite and helpful.
Staff all very polite and helpful.
I am pleased my...
I am pleased my friend is safe and well looked after by such a great staff, even though his health is so poor.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this. We strive to make our residents feel at home.
I cannot praise the home enough. My Grandparent has been so well cared for. The staff are lovely and always on hand for any concerns. The home is very clean and residents are treated with dignity and respect.
I cannot praise the home enough. My Grandparent has been so well cared for. The staff are lovely and always on hand for any concerns. The home is very clean and residents are treated with dignity and respect.
Dear Michela, Thank you for these lovely words. The team at Lime Court strive to ensure that our residents are treated with the utmost care and dignity.
Although my dad was in Lime Court for a very short time the kindness, care and consideration that all staff had with my dad was exceptional, the deputy made the transition from hospital to the home as painless as possible.
Although my dad was in Lime Court for a very short time the kindness, care and consideration that all staff had with my dad was exceptional, the deputy made the transition from hospital to the home as painless as possible.
Having been a visitor for more than 13 years to various ladies and gentleman I think it is now so very friendly and understanding of each individual needs. Having 3 or 4 rooms available to use, it has made visiting so much easier, nice to have a quiet room to chat to residents. The food looks great...
Thrilled to see the 3 people we visit so happy and content. Thank you.
She has now settled in after a difficult start.
All members of staff have been very compassionate in helping her and family members have been made very welcome.
She has now settled in after a difficult start.
All members of staff have been very compassionate in helping her and family members have been made very welcome.
My grandmother is very well looked after. She is very happy there.
Every member of staff is very friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend!
My grandmother is very well looked after. She is very happy there.
Every member of staff is very friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend!
My mother has been taken care of since May 2015. I cannot praise the staff of Lime Court enough. They are so kind and caring and look after Mum so well, even though they are very busy. She has been hospitalised twice and both times her health deteriorated. As soon as she was back in Lime Court she...
My mother has been taken care of since May 2015. I cannot praise the staff of Lime Court enough. They are so kind and caring and look after Mum so well, even though they are very busy. She has been hospitalised twice and both times her health deteriorated. As soon as she was back in Lime Court she was happy and within a week she was back to her old self. Mum has dementia so looking after her can be trying at times, but the staff are absolutely brilliant with her. Also to my father who was there for a few weeks before he passed away.
Very friendly and caring staff.
Very friendly and caring staff.
I am always been made very welcome.
I am always been made very welcome.
Staff very caring and helpful - nothing too much trouble. The only comment I would make is concerning the floors of the 4 toilets on the ground floor. I often find the floors wet with urine when I have accompanied my Aunt. Floors could be monitored to ensure they are kept in a sanitary condition....
Staff very caring and helpful - nothing too much trouble. The only comment I would make is concerning the floors of the 4 toilets on the ground floor. I often find the floors wet with urine when I have accompanied my Aunt. Floors could be monitored to ensure they are kept in a sanitary condition. Also, there are no bins in 2 of the toilets to dispose of used hand towels.
I came to Lime Court expecting nothing but I have found it to be a wonderful place.
I came to Lime Court expecting nothing but I have found it to be a wonderful place.
Very nice clean, carers are very good. Food is very good. Very good office staff.
Very nice clean, carers are very good. Food is very good. Very good office staff.
My Mother (86) has now been resident in Lime Court for 2 years the care, consideration and compassion that she has received has been first class. Mum enjoys the day to day engagement with the staff and Seniors who always make time for a chat, to get a coffee or attend to her needs. I highly...
My Mother (86) has now been resident in Lime Court for 2 years the care, consideration and compassion that she has received has been first class. Mum enjoys the day to day engagement with the staff and Seniors who always make time for a chat, to get a coffee or attend to her needs. I highly recommend Lime Court as a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for any older person requiring a care home.
For family members worried about the move of their loved one from home into a care home I can assure you that the time invested by the Management of Lime Court and the level of detail that they require from you makes a troubling time very easy, they really get to know and understand the resident, their likes and dislikes, their background and history and are available to discuss and answer any concerns or issues that you may have.
Having had previous experience of other care homes I believe that Lime Court is what they should all be measured against and aspire to be. It is first class.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 December 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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News (17) & Events (0)
- 08 Jul 2026
It makes me deeply sad when people default to the stereotype that care homes are lonely, bleak or institutional places. Too often, care homes are spoken about as a last...
- 09 Apr 2026
Albie and David have been enjoying the sunshine, getting out for a gentle walk and exploring the local area.
- 09 Apr 2026
We had a full house of players for our bingo afternoon with an Easter twist. Thank you to our resident David who kindly called the games, and well done to...
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Meet the Team (3)

Sue has an NVQ Level 3 and Level 3 in Care, along with a QCF Level 5 in Management, with 30 years' experience in the care industry. Sue joined the...
Sue has an NVQ Level 3 and Level 3 in Care, along with a QCF Level 5 in Management, with 30 years' experience in the care industry. Sue joined the team in 2010 as a Team Leader and in 2012 was promoted to Deputy Manager before becoming Home Manager in November 2015.

At Lime Court, Sarah is responsible for coordinating the activities and events at Lime Court.

Emma has worked for Excel care holdings since 2015, she has held the position of Domestic, Lifestyle Co-ordinator and Healthcare Assistant and is the Administrator at Lime Court.
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