
having seen many other homes this one is by far the best and outstanding!!Peter M(Son of Resident/Service User)

I am completely certain that she is in the best place possible for her at this stage of life.Moyra M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Overall, the entire team at Limegrove are outstanding.Sophie L(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

having seen many other homes this one is by far the best and outstanding!!Peter M(Son of Resident/Service User)

I am completely certain that she is in the best place possible for her at this stage of life.Moyra M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Overall, the entire team at Limegrove are outstanding.Sophie L(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Limegrove in East Horsley is operated by the Anchor Hanover Group. It is a purpose-built home, supporting up to 55 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as providing dementia care. It is located close to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The home continues to welcome new residents for a range of residential care services, including convalescence care, respite care, trial stays and long term care.
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Care Provided by Limegrove
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 55 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Our colleagues at Limegrove will be happy to discuss our fees and what is included in these.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Limegrove for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Limegrove 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Stephanie Ensor (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2002
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Limegrove.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Limegrove Reviews (82)
Limegrove has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Limegrove has 82 reviews.
It is convenient geographically and the family has been fortunate to have this opportunity to be close to mother. We are invited to visit at times which suit us and the sentiment is one where we feel that the staff are there for us as much as they are for residents.
Overall the help is beyond our hopes for mum's safety and comfort. Thank you to all who make this a comfort to us as a family.
My mother in law was recently moved to Limegrove. The staff are helpful, friendly and attentive, my mother in law was so low in mood before her move, she is now happy and engaging and always comments on how lovely the staff are. Every time I visit she is happy, the staff are always polite and respectful. We are so happy to have her there.
When my brother first moved into Limegrove it was only supposed to be temporary because he wanted a flat on his own but with the care he received there he soon decided he wanted to be there permanently.
Limegrove Care Home is literally home. From our first day there we were met by friendly faces and calm reassuring help. Everyone introduced themselves and explained their role. Nothing is too much trouble for them to ensure residents are happy and comfortable. The food is delicious and plentiful with lots of choice. The rooms and en-suites are clean and comfortable. The bedrooms are small but adequate. This is only the first week here but my friend already feels this is her home and I am so happy and relieved.
Mum recently moved to Limegrove and we have been blown away by the quality of care, kindness and attention to detail that she has been given. Mum is 94, has Alzheimer's and very poor mobility. All the staff understood Mum's needs from the moment she arrived and she has settled in incredibly quickly. There is very much a family feel and everyone is so kind, thoughtful and attentive. The quality and choice of food is excellent and Mum has her own tailored meals resulting in her having food she loves and a much more balanced diet. Limegrove is well designed and its 'fit for purpose' infrastructure is very clean and well maintained. I don't normally write reviews but it has been such a relief for us to have our mum looked after in such a lovely place. After visiting several care homes locally, Limegrove was definitely the right choice for us.
Amazing staff and facilities consistently going the extra mile to keep the residents happy and healthy, my mother seems very at home and happy, having seen many other homes this one is by far the best and outstanding!!
We cannot thank everyone at Limegrove Care Home enough for the wonderful care they gave to our grandad. From the moment he arrived, the team made him feel comfortable, valued and truly at home. The staff are absolutely amazing - kind, friendly, patient and always so welcoming. They would always offer us tea, along with biscuits/cakes. It created such a homely, comforting atmosphere and meant so much to our whole family. What really stood out was how much time the staff took to get to know our grandad as a person - his routines, his stories, and the little things that made him happy. That personal touch gave us enormous peace of mind knowing he wasn't just being cared for, but genuinely understood and cherished. The activities organised for residents were brilliant; there was always something happening, and it was clear how much effort and thought went into them. Overall, the entire team at Limegrove are outstanding. Their dedication, compassion and professionalism are beyond words.
The range of activities is amazing - twice everyday there is a social occasion. In the last 10 days alone this has included pumpkin carving, Christmas cake stirring, music concerts, quizzes & so on & so on. Mum now has so much more stimulation & company than she ever had previously. We are excited about the imminent Christmas lights turn on, the panto trip & Christmas carols concert trip.
To anyone contemplating the move for a loved one, I strongly recommend Limegrove. The food is super (the menu determined by residents), the rooms are pleasant & Mum has made some lovely new friends. The move has been a major change for her & for our family, but I am completely certain that she is in the best place possible for her at this stage of life.
We have been so blessed that our dad could live here. I have seen many care homes through my work and I've been blown away by the standard of care. They looked after him so well physically and also emotionally and as he approached his last days gave him better care than a hospice, constantly and thoughtfully checking that he was alright and that we had everything that we wanted while we sat with him, whilst still providing the planned entertainment for the other residents. Despite his dementia being advanced, over the last few months they found things that would work for him and recognised him as an individual with a history and a wealth of experiences. Carers even came to pay their respects and say goodbye after he'd died. There is such a feeling of family and of the importance of everybody being valued and supported. It is a one in a million home
Since a dear friend became a patient at Limegrove, I have always been amazed by the kindness and care she and all others inmates receive from all the staff. There are so many activities and drinks offered and friends are always included if appropriate. We also receive a great welcome from all staff, particularly at reception and there my friend 'house'. If one had to go into care, they is certainly the best home I have experienced.
Everyone took the time to get to know Pat and to support her to keep her independence as much as possible, that has meant a lot to her and I know she won't hesitate to recommend you to anyone. She is always concerned about whether she would be able to have gluten free food options and she was chuffed to know that the chef was personally arranging her meal choices! The experience has been such a good one that we know if the time comes for Pat to move out of her home, that Limegrove will be hers and our first choice.
I am very pleased with the care my mother receives at Limegrove. The staff are kind and attentive and my mother tells us this regularly. I live in Scotland and phone my mother every week and staff take the phone to her. Family are always welcomed and make us an extension to the Limegrove family. We as a family are happy that mum is well cared for and is happy at Limegrove. She has settled in well and we no longer have to worry.
The staff at Limegrove were very helpful when we told them that our mum wasn't happy in her unit as she was having problems with another resident. We gave it some time, but the situation didn't improve. After a review meeting, it was decided that mum should move to another unit. This was dealt with very quickly and efficiently, and I'm pleased to say that mum is much happier now. My siblings and I are very happy that our mum is a resident at Limegrove. The staff are very caring and answer questions to our satisfaction.
On my last review I mentioned I was concerned mum was getting a balanced diet, being vegetarian it is sometimes difficult to get a balanced diet, but since that review a huge effort has been made, providing mum with a healthy diet that she will eat, she is now having more variety of healthy balanced meals. Thank you for your quick response. All the staff are amazing at Limegrove, but mum has asked me to mention 3 carers that have gone beyond the normal care, and make mum's days happier in so many ways I know it says no names but hopeful you'll forgive mentioning some members of staff.
I came to Limegrove as a resident to settle my husband in who will be staying there permanently as he has dementia and Alzheimer's. I stayed 6 weeks and cannot praise the home more highly, particularly for their compassion and kindness and efficiency.
As a family, we know our father is being well cared for and that gives us all peace of mind.
If ever there is a problem, we are notified very quickly .
Thank you, to all the staff.
My father has settled in well over the last 4 months and the standard of care has been excellent. I feel there is a good level of staff, who are attentive, kind and positive. My father has had a couple of medical incidents since he arrived, which are to be expected from someone of his age, and I have been very reassured by the adherence of all the staff to what appear to me (as a non-expert but very interested party!) to be clear, comprehensive and effective protocols/ procedures. Furthermore, the level of communication from the staff has been very positive and reassuring for me. I am happy to recommend Limegrove without reservation.
When we looked at Limegrove for my mother, we had a lot of questions. In answering one of them, one of the staff gave a very welcome insight for us. She said, "We don't have people living in our workplace; we are working in their home". Since my mother moved in at the end of September, this statement has been overwhelmingly proven. I am very happy to say that my mother could not be happier with the staff and it is plain to see Limegrove is constantly trying to meet every aspect of my mother's needs they can; health, safety, socialising, entertainment, fulfilment, creativity and so many other aspects.
The home is well maintained, the staff are excellent and my mother is happy and well supported; what else is matters?
Thank you to all the staff who worked so hard to create a lovely family lunch for my mum, myself and my cousins who had travelled to see Mum. Mum really enjoyed it, lunch was very nice and great care was taken to give my Mum a 'dining out' experience. Thank you.
On the whole, Limegrove is a comfortable home, and residents are looked after well. I find the rooms to be on the small side compared to other homes but comfortable, just not enough room for them to have a visitor or a few more personal belongings. It would be nice to have a lounge with a little light background music, instead of the TV on and most people falling asleep, as I find it difficult to talk unless one moves into the dining room. The staff do their best for which I'm very grateful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 April 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- 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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- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Surrey are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Limegrove
What types of Care is Limegrove registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Limegrove have?
There are 55 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Limegrove?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Limegrove to the centre of Leatherhead?
5.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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