Lime Court

Lime Avenue, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 4DE
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9.8 96 Reviews
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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.
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Care Provided by 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1175
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1175
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Lime Court to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Lime Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Lime Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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

Lime Court Reviews (96)

9.8

Lime Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from A P (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from suz moore, Manager at Lime CourtThank 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.
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Review from Stacey M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lime Court is the kindest and caring care home I've ever come across. They always go the extra mile and nothing is ever too much.
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.
Reply from Suz Moore, Manager at Lime CourtDear Stacey, Thank you for these lovely words. To read such lovely comments makes me very proud.
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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from suz moore, Manager at Lime CourtThank 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.
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Review from Kay M (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 24 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from suz moore, Manager at Lime CourtThank you, for this lovely review. We work hard to make our home a home from home and hope that is portrayed to our visitors.
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Review from S M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff all very polite and helpful.
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Review from N S (Friend of Resident) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my friend has been admitted to Lime Court, he has been treated with kindness, compassion and dignity. Staff attitudes have been friendly and encouraging. Flexibility and movement of residents and comfort offered has been noticeable so they can endeavour to feel at home.
I am pleased my friend
is safe and well looked after by such a great staff, even though his health is so poor.
Reply from suz moore, Manager at Lime CourtThank you for taking the time to complete this. We strive to make our residents feel at home.
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Review from M S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from suz moore, Manager at Lime CourtDear 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.
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Review from Wendy M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J M T (Friend of Resident) published on 20 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
and very appetising and we the visitors are included in teas and coffees. Very welcome indeed. I think the staff are a credit to this home, wish I could mention names!
Thrilled to see the 3 people we visit so happy and content. Thank you.
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Review from Claire E (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has now been a resident at Lime Court since September 2018.
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.
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Review from Sam G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault Lime Court at all. It is a loving, caring care home.
My grandmother is very well looked after. She is very happy there.
Every member of staff is very friendly and helpful.
Highly recommend!
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Review from Sandra H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J S (Son of Resident) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly and caring staff.
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Review from Jean S (Wife of Resident) published on 4 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am always been made very welcome.
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Review from Margaret P (Niece of Resident) published on 28 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Michael H (Resident) published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I came to Lime Court expecting nothing but I have found it to be a wonderful place.
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Review from Michael B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice clean, carers are very good. Food is very good. Very good office staff.
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Review from Steve W (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.

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Review from Paul G (Nephew of Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Having visited my Aunt at Lime Court Centre for the past 3 years visiting regularly every 2/3 times a week, never had cause to complain about care, standards, treatment carried out by all staff, i.e excellent.
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Review from D S (Friend of Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have visited a number of friends who have lived here. Considering the nature and amount of care that has to be given on a daily basis I consider it to be excellent. The home provides activities to stimulate and make life more enjoyable for the residents. Friends of mine who visit including myself
are always made to feel welcome.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.849)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10 for Lime Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.849 for Lime Court is calculated as follows: ( (223 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 259 Ratings = 4.849
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lime Court is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Dec 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (3)

Suzanne

Suzanne Moore

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2010

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.

Sarah

Sarah Meachen

Job Title: Activity Coordinator Joined: 2010

Sarah has an NVQ Level 2 in Activities and Health and Social Care. She has been working in the Care Industry for 10 years.

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

Emma

Emma Brunsden

Job Title: Home Administrator Joined: 2015

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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