The Limes

43 Foreland Road, Bembridge PO35 5XN
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  • The Limes, Bembridge
The Limes is a residential care home for older people in the village of Bembridge, Isle of Wight. As well as residential care, they also offer respite and day care.

The home was opened based on its founders' desire to create a care home with a real family feel for their own relative, and continues to be run by the same family to this day.

The team work with residents and their loved ones to ensure that each resident's care is person-centred and values their needs, wishes, interests, abilities, qualities and goals as an individual.
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Care Provided by The Limes

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 32 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Fees vary dependant on room size.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Owner

  • The Limes Residential Care Home Ltd

Person in Charge

  • Eleni Dove and Joanna Dewen (Registered Managers)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1992
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (5)

Visiting

  • They have an open door policy of visiting.

Parking

  • They have a limited amount off street parking. On street parking does not require a permit.

The Limes Reviews (15)

9.9

The Limes has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Limes has 15 reviews.

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Review from Jane C (Father of Resident) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is a resident and very happy here.
lots of activities to keep him busy,trips out and able to continue with his group, outside the home once a month,if he wants to go.
The Staff are amazing! Keeping me informed of appointments and difficulties Dad is having. Spot any physical and emotional
needs. Nothing is any trouble.
Everyone is very approachable and a very homely,family feel to the Limes.
I have no concerns and know Dad is getting the best care possible.
He looks physically amazing despite his dementia progression.
If I've take him out he always says 'Home sweet home' when I return him. Which is the best compliment I think.
We know the food is amazing as have stayed for a meal,with dad,on several occasions.
His personal hygiene and clothing are well maintained. Also his room and the whole accommodation is very clean.
Always greated with a smile by the staff and also they know exactly where residence are,which isn't the case with all care homes.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear how happy your father is at The Limes, and it means a great deal to know you feel reassured and supported. Our team work hard to provide…read more
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Review from Andrew W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found The Limes staff to be professional, kind, considerate, and very attentive to their residents. Visiting the premises was an experience I have never encountered in other places I have been in. The care home is top of the tree and will remain there for a long time to come. Thank you for the care
and attention you gave to our family members in your hands.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your kind review of the Limes. Its always our goal to create a warm, supportive environment where ever client feels safe, respected and valued. Your message reassures us that we're…read more
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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
How blessed we were to find this wonderful home for our dear parents. The staff are the most caring and compassionate I have come across. The daily activities keep everyone involved. The lounge and activity areas are perfect. The care given of end of life care was everything the family could have wished
for. Night staff even updating after their long shift. Thank you to all management and staff, without all of them working together it would not have been the same.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your kind review of the Limes. It means a great deal to our team to know that the care and support we provide has made a meaningful difference. Your feedback is deeply appreciated, but…read more
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Review from N F (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every single member of The Limes team care about their residents. They create a family and home environment, despite the great range of needs of those they look after. Nothing is too much trouble, for us families too!
Patience is their middle name, and such diplomacy at all times. Quite a remarkable
'care home' - it stands out head and shoulders above the rest.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of the whole team, and I will share your kind feedback with them.
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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant home. The care and respect ALL the staff show the residents and visitors is amazing. Nothing is too much trouble.The activity team are second to none , always something going on for the residents to join in with. The home is clean and tidy .
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your kind words, which I will pass onto the team. It is such a pleasure to care for your mother and getting to know you and your family.
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Review from Janet W (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been staying at The Limes for several years now. It is a comfortable, welcoming home with a lovely atmosphere. The staff and managers are all kind, caring, and professional, and are very thoughtful in their close attention to the individual needs of residents.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your kind words, which I will pass onto the team. It's a pleasure to care for your mother.
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Review from M M (Respite Resident) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent. Like a family. Would come again if necessary.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your review. It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us and we will pass on your kind words to the team.
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Review from John H (Husband of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In general the home is excellent, all the staff are devoted to their jobs and very kind to all residents. The attention to detail is most impressive. The activities provided for residents are well-organised. The directors and managers are clearly very interested in the residents in their care by being
seen on a daily basis by everyone.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of the whole team, and I will share your kind feedback with them.
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Review from W R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such kind and thoughtful staff. My mother is treated with love and dignity. The atmosphere at The Limes is always cheerful and calm. My mother has found a kind, loving and secure home here. Many, many thanks to all staff.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your kind words, which I will pass onto the team. It is such a pleasure to care for your mother and getting to know you and your family.
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Review from Jeni G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother went to live in The Limes at the beginning of October. My sister and I had met the manager in September, when we were given a tour of the home, and were very impressed. Mum had a comfortable, attractive room where she was allowed to bring her own furniture and personal belongings. She was
made very welcome and it was obvious the staff were caring and competent. Sadly Mum was not well when she went into The Limes, and was given end-of-life care, which was of a very high standard. The staff spent time with her and made sure she was comfortable. I would thoroughly recommend The Limes, a family-run business with a big heart.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your kind words, which I will pass onto the team. It was such a pleasure to care for your mother and to spend time getting to know you and your family.
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Review from John H (Resident) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very satisfied with the service provided.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you have joined us for daycare.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Kept informed. Access to medical care is excellent. Home from home with lots of activities. Management is accessible and very proactive in reviewing care needs and resourcing and supplying equipment as needed.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of the whole team, and I will share your kind feedback with them.
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Review from Julie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were fortunate enough to move Mum to The Limes a year ago from another care home and it was the best decision we have made regarding her care. The Limes is one of those places that you really hope exists for your family member, and when you find it you can't believe your luck. The staff are without
doubt the most caring, professional and compassionate group of people who genuinely care about what they do. The Limes is a true "home" in every sense of the word. Communication has also been excellent. Thank you to everyone at The Limes for giving Mum the quality of life she deserves. We cannot thank you enough.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you, we are also very glad you found us. We are very proud of the whole team and I will pass on your lovely feedback.
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Review from Richard M (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother became a resident of The Limes just before the Covid pandemic struck. During this time, despite the occasional difficulty with visiting while in lockdown, I never had any concerns she would be kept safe, well treated and looked after.
At all times she has been treated with the utmost care
by the most professional and dedicated team.
I know little about the care sector, but I do know if all care homes were run and staffed the way The Limes is, then all the families who place their loved ones into care would have the peace of mind I enjoy.
Well done everyone.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of the whole team and I will share your kind feedback with them.
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Review from Sally D (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am the daughter of a long-term resident of The Limes - my mother. We looked at many, many residential care home on the Island as she had severe mobility issues, and then dementia. It was the atmosphere and total feeling of true care which made up our minds. It's like a wonderful family home. Nothing
is too much trouble and every member of staff is amazing. I can talk to them about absolutely anything, and my questions are always answered professionally and sympathetically. I'm always kept informed of what's going on, both medically and personally, I just couldn't ask for more. As it's a fairly small home, it's lovely to see how the wonderful staff interact with all the residents. They know their likes and dislikes, they know each and every one of them inside out and bring out the very best in them. The food is so good too, as are the homemade cakes. Suffice to say, if/when I have to go into a care home, The Limes would be my only choice.
Reply from Myles Dewen, Director at The Limes
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I will ensure that your praise is passed onto our amazing team.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.899)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10 for The Limes is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.899 for The Limes is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.899
  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 The Limes is based on 11 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 32 registered maximum number of service users is 6.4, which has been reached with 11 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: 18 Feb 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Limes

What types of Care is The Limes registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Limes have?

There are 20 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Limes?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Limes to the centre of Bembridge?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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