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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
My review is for everyone at Lime Court. The staff are excellent in every way. They do a good job and I bow my hat off to them. The dedication of the staff I just can't fault them. I am very happy to have my mother in Lime Court, I praise your home all the time as I am very happy with the care my...
My review is for everyone at Lime Court. The staff are excellent in every way. They do a good job and I bow my hat off to them. The dedication of the staff I just can't fault them. I am very happy to have my mother in Lime Court, I praise your home all the time as I am very happy with the care my mother gets from your staff.
I found the staff very helpful and friendly, always helpful with different foods when mum didn't fancy what was available and kept her clean and comfortable.
I found the staff very helpful and friendly, always helpful with different foods when mum didn't fancy what was available and kept her clean and comfortable.
So happy my Mum has found a super home. Everything I could wish for her in her autumn years. The staff are great, they treat everybody with love and kindness, just like their own. Thank you.
So happy my Mum has found a super home. Everything I could wish for her in her autumn years. The staff are great, they treat everybody with love and kindness, just like their own. Thank you.
Lovely home, brilliant staff, activities are great.
Lovely home, brilliant staff, activities are great.
My experience of my Husband's care was that he was monitored carefully and as his needs changed, so did the level of care he required. On occasion when I felt the care to be inappropriate my concerns were listed to and addressed. This care was then reviewed again and changed.
My experience of my Husband's care was that he was monitored carefully and as his needs changed, so did the level of care he required. On occasion when I felt the care to be inappropriate my concerns were listed to and addressed. This care was then reviewed again and changed.
My mum was a resident at Lime Court Feb 2017 to May 2017. She was well cared for by all the staff from the managers to carers. All staff worked to settle mum in and she was made to feel welcome, Lime Court was an excellent care home with a very caring workforce.
My mum was a resident at Lime Court Feb 2017 to May 2017. She was well cared for by all the staff from the managers to carers. All staff worked to settle mum in and she was made to feel welcome, Lime Court was an excellent care home with a very caring workforce.
My family have just celebrated a special birthday, the effort and support is fantastic at the care home. My parent has been there since November and we are very happy with the care and the management are wonderful nothing is too much trouble. A really good place.
My family have just celebrated a special birthday, the effort and support is fantastic at the care home. My parent has been there since November and we are very happy with the care and the management are wonderful nothing is too much trouble. A really good place.
Office staff excellent.
Office staff excellent.
It is a very lovely and caring environment. Always looks great and smells great and is very clean. They give really great care to the residents. The residents want for nothing and there is always someone there to help.
It is a very lovely and caring environment. Always looks great and smells great and is very clean. They give really great care to the residents. The residents want for nothing and there is always someone there to help.
My mother went from "independent living" on her own, had an unexplained collapse and after a hospital stay lost all her independence and required 24/7 care. From the initial hospital visit to assess suitability to the present time, Aug 17 - Jan 18, the management team and support workers have been...
My mother went from "independent living" on her own, had an unexplained collapse and after a hospital stay lost all her independence and required 24/7 care. From the initial hospital visit to assess suitability to the present time, Aug 17 - Jan 18, the management team and support workers have been brilliant with all of us and mum is well cared for and needs met. This has been a shocking time for mum and all of us and team at Lime Court have made things better.
After a fall in her warden controlled 24-hour careline council run home and left for 3 days on the floor, my mother in law spent 4 weeks in hospital. I then got her into Lime Court where she has been exceptionally well looked after and loved by all the staff. She could not be in a better place,...
After a fall in her warden controlled 24-hour careline council run home and left for 3 days on the floor, my mother in law spent 4 weeks in hospital. I then got her into Lime Court where she has been exceptionally well looked after and loved by all the staff. She could not be in a better place, thank you all very much.
Despite being a terminal lung cancer patient, she really picked up during her time at Lime Court.
This was down to the staff, no doubt. Their attentiveness and professionalism - but warmth as well - was very evident.
I felt absolutely confident...
Despite being a terminal lung cancer patient, she really picked up during her time at Lime Court.
This was down to the staff, no doubt. Their attentiveness and professionalism - but warmth as well - was very evident.
I felt absolutely confident that Mum was being looked after very well at Lime Court.
Thank you.
All round excellent care, staff and entertainment. No complaints at all.
All round excellent care, staff and entertainment. No complaints at all.
There is a very good atmosphere. Management ensure that all new staff treat all residents with love and respect. Activities are very well led by the organiser, who has a lovely manner.
There is a very good atmosphere. Management ensure that all new staff treat all residents with love and respect. Activities are very well led by the organiser, who has a lovely manner.
I cannot fault the care, attention and dedication shown by the staff during my husbands stay and especially during his final days. Nothing was too much trouble and family is looked after as well as the residents.
I cannot fault the care, attention and dedication shown by the staff during my husbands stay and especially during his final days. Nothing was too much trouble and family is looked after as well as the residents.
My Mum was a resident at Lime Court for almost 4 years but recently passed away 2nd July 2017. I cannot praise, every single one of the staff, enough for the excellent care she received. On-going training of the staff is of such a high standard. Every person is so dedicated to their work and to the...
My Mum was a resident at Lime Court for almost 4 years but recently passed away 2nd July 2017. I cannot praise, every single one of the staff, enough for the excellent care she received. On-going training of the staff is of such a high standard. Every person is so dedicated to their work and to the care of the residents - in every possible section. The warmth that "oozes" from the management is second-to-none and that radiates throughout the staff. Such excellent teamwork.
We want to express our gratitude for the loving care mum received throughout her stay to the management team, office staff, all senior staff, all the carers, the laundry, the housekeeping, the cooks and kitchen staff, entertainment staff and maintenance.
During her palliative care, it could have been 'private'... it was outstanding and beyond belief which made mum's passing very comfortable and peaceful and helped us get through an awful time. They are all 'Angels' and deserve huge recognition. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 December 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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