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Excelcare Lime Court

Lime Avenue, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex CO12 4DE
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Excelcare Lime Court, Harwich

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...  

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,175From £1,175
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,200From £1,200

Contact Excelcare 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)

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

Excelcare Lime Court Reviews (97)

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9.8

Excelcare Lime Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Excelcare Lime Court has 97 reviews.

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Review from K B (Sister of Resident) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Regular friendly staff, which gives a nice home atmosphere for the residents.

Staff always willing to help and residents have a good social life. Lots going on for them if they want.

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Review from A P (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Excelcare Lime Court

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.

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Review from Stacey M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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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 Excelcare Lime Court

Dear 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
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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 Excelcare Lime Court

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.

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Review from Kay M (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 24 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Excelcare Lime Court

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.

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Review from S M (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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 Excelcare Lime Court

Thank 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
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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 Excelcare Lime Court

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.

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Review from Wendy M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 / Service User) published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 / Service User) published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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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Date: 01 December 2018
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  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (20) & Events (0)

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  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Excelcare
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Excelcare
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Excelcare

Meet the Team (3)

Suzanne Moore
Suzanne MooreJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 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 Meachen
Sarah MeachenJob Title:Activity CoordinatorJoined: 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 Brunsden
Emma BrunsdenJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 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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