Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Day Care
Lime Tree House is a residential care home situated in the delightful village of Ringmer, East Sussex, a few miles from the historic town of Lewes.
Lime Tree House offers 24-hour care for all residents. All staff have regular in-house training, NVQ training and attend courses relevant to care of the elderly.
Lime Tree House has 30 bedrooms, all are ensuite. Lime Tree House has a pleasant lounge and dining room overlooking...
Lime Tree House is a residential care home situated in the delightful village of Ringmer, East Sussex, a few miles from the historic town of Lewes.
Lime Tree House offers 24-hour care for all residents. All staff have regular in-house training, NVQ training and attend courses relevant to care of the elderly.
Lime Tree House has 30 bedrooms, all are ensuite. Lime Tree House has a pleasant lounge and dining room overlooking accessible gardens. The garden has a timber decking and well-maintained lawns, flower beds and trees.
They have their own catering staff and use local produce. They have weekly deliveries of fresh food by the local butcher/greengrocer.
Lime Tree House believe everyone is entitled to privacy, dignity and respect - and staff are aware that the needs of the residents are paramount.
Visitors are welcome except meal times. However, if you want to have meal with your relatives and friends, this can be accommodated in advance.
Fees are based on the bedroom of your choice.
For more information on staying in Lime Tree HouseCare Home please contact the home.
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Care Provided by Lime Tree House
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Lime Tree House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lime Tree House 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
- Southcare Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stacey Davis (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Please call the Lime Tree House main telephone number or email to arrange a visit.
Parking
- On-site parking is available.
Lime Tree House Reviews (56)
9.5
Lime Tree House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.524) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lime Tree House has 56 reviews.
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Review from Ian B (Friend of Resident) published on 10 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Lime Tree House is a home from home for its residents. It’s a home, not a workplace. I have always been welcomed on my arrival at the home. From the manager cascading down, “CARE” is the optimum word towards the residents in their care. I would recommend Lime Tree House Residential Home.
Lime Tree House is a home from home for its residents. It’s a home, not a workplace. I have always been welcomed on my arrival at the home. From the manager cascading down, “CARE” is the optimum word towards the residents in their care. I would recommend Lime Tree House Residential Home.
Review from Louie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
All staff are pleasant, helpful and kind. For some, nothing is too much trouble. My mother is enjoying her stay.
All staff are pleasant, helpful and kind. For some, nothing is too much trouble. My mother is enjoying her stay.
Review from Simon Y (Grandson of Resident) published on 20 May 2019 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Lime Tree House is run by an amazing team, I am so impressed by this amazing home and the care they provide. My grandfather is in such good hands. They have activities planned which are relevant and fun. Great food prepared on site and they even get taken to the cinema every so often. I highly...
Lime Tree House is run by an amazing team, I am so impressed by this amazing home and the care they provide. My grandfather is in such good hands. They have activities planned which are relevant and fun. Great food prepared on site and they even get taken to the cinema every so often. I highly recommend this home and love visiting for lunch.
Review from Jem H (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2019 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
It was easy to see that Lime Tree House was clean and comfortable and well maintained with plenty of facilities, but the most important thing was the staff and how they would treat her, which was not easy to know. In fact, I need not have worried; I have been delighted and constantly surprised at...
It was easy to see that Lime Tree House was clean and comfortable and well maintained with plenty of facilities, but the most important thing was the staff and how they would treat her, which was not easy to know. In fact, I need not have worried; I have been delighted and constantly surprised at the way she has been taken care of. The unfailing kindness and cheerfulness, day-in-day-out, has been way beyond professional. As my mother’s needs increased, you increased your support — but always managing to treat her as a person, not a patient. As the end approached, you supported my sister in every way, giving her the freedom to tend to my mother as she wanted, but also for making it possible for her to take a break now and then, knowing she could rely on you to watch over her. The people running Lime Tree House obviously intend it to be this way, which is wonderful, but the staff they have found have been truly amazing at doing it. I can only say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
↩Reply from Julieta Inguito, Registered Care Home Manager at Lime Tree House
The support, passion, attention, dedication and empathy of the staff always guide them to care for our loving residents. We will always be your extended family.
Review from H T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My mother is comfortable and well looked after.
The staff are polite and helpful.
My mother is comfortable and well looked after.
The staff are polite and helpful.
Review from Adrian P (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My mother is very happy with the home. The staff are extremely kind and friendly and nothing seems to be any trouble.
There does seem to be a small problem with my mum understanding and communicating with some staff as their accent and speed of talking mixed with my mum's limited hearing confuses...
My mother is very happy with the home. The staff are extremely kind and friendly and nothing seems to be any trouble.
There does seem to be a small problem with my mum understanding and communicating with some staff as their accent and speed of talking mixed with my mum's limited hearing confuses and frustrates her sometimes.
There does seem to be a small problem with my mum understanding and communicating with some staff as their accent and speed of talking mixed with my mum's limited hearing confuses and frustrates her sometimes.
Visitors are always welcomed with a friendly cuppa.
Review from Mary G (Friend of Resident) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Always welcomed and invited to events.
Seems a happy place, good activities for residents and good care.
Always welcomed and invited to events.
Seems a happy place, good activities for residents and good care.
↩Reply from Juliet Inguito, Registered Care Manager at Lime Tree House
Thank you very much for your kind review. Please let me know if there is anything further we can do for you.
Review from P F (Son of Resident) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Concern that care staff are sometimes expected to undertake non-caring duties i.e cooking.
Concern that care staff are sometimes expected to undertake non-caring duties i.e cooking.
↩Reply from Juliet Inguito, Registered Care Manager at Lime Tree House
Thank you for your review and expressing your concerns. We are currently recruiting for a full-time kitchen assistant but in the meantime our staff are pulling together to keep things running smoothly at the home. All our staff have completed training for Food and Hygiene and are fully qualified to...
Thank you for your review and expressing your concerns. We are currently recruiting for a full-time kitchen assistant but in the meantime our staff are pulling together to keep things running smoothly at the home. All our staff have completed training for Food and Hygiene and are fully qualified to carry out duties in the kitchen. I hope that helps put your mind at rest. We have an open-door policy at Lime Tree so you’re welcome to come and chat to me further about anything if you would like to. Many thanks again.
Review from Teresa T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Always friendly, good communication generally, although extra emails when the doctor has been and update on medication would be good.
Otherwise, everything else is excellent. Thank you.
Always friendly, good communication generally, although extra emails when the doctor has been and update on medication would be good.
Otherwise, everything else is excellent. Thank you.
↩Reply from Juliet Inguito, Registered Care Manager at Lime Tree House
Thank you for your review and sharing your thoughts with us. As you know, we keep relatives apprised of any major changes that affect their loved one, including long-term changes in medication. Despite caring for many residents, we value each one individually, and will do our utmost to see you are...
Thank you for your review and sharing your thoughts with us. As you know, we keep relatives apprised of any major changes that affect their loved one, including long-term changes in medication. Despite caring for many residents, we value each one individually, and will do our utmost to see you are notified more often about your mother’s care in the future. If there's anything else we can do for you, please feel free to let us know.
Review from B P (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Mother is receiving excellent care and we cannot find any faults.
Mother is receiving excellent care and we cannot find any faults.
↩Reply from Juliet Inguito, Registered Care Manager at Lime Tree House
Thank you for reviewing our care services at Lime Tree. It’s wonderful to hear everything is to yours and your mother’s liking. As always, if you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve, I’d love to hear from you.
Review from P I (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
A friendly environment. Caring and helpful staff. Clean, warm and comfortable. I am very pleased on my mother's behalf.
A friendly environment. Caring and helpful staff. Clean, warm and comfortable. I am very pleased on my mother's behalf.
↩Reply from Juliet Inguito, Registered Care Manager at Lime Tree House
Thank you very much for your review. I’m happy that you and your mother are pleased with everything and everyone at Lime Tree. We strive to create a warm, happy environment in our home and it’s lovely to receive encouraging feedback such as yours. Feel free to get in touch with me if ever you need to.
Review from M C (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
This is a charming residential home. There is a maximum of thirty residents which gives it a home from home atmosphere. Each of the bedrooms with ensuite are well appointed. Outside too, the sheltered south facing garden and decked patio offer peace and tranquillity for relaxing in the sun. The...
This is a charming residential home. There is a maximum of thirty residents which gives it a home from home atmosphere. Each of the bedrooms with ensuite are well appointed. Outside too, the sheltered south facing garden and decked patio offer peace and tranquillity for relaxing in the sun. The residents have the option of joining in a variety of activities each afternoon. All the staff are so kind and dedicated to their jobs.
Throughout the year, the management are keen to involve the relatives in an assortment of social events with their loved ones.
Throughout the year, the management are keen to involve the relatives in an assortment of social events with their loved ones.
In all, I am very satisfied with the care given to my 92-year-old father.
↩Reply from Juliet Inguito, Registered Care Manager at Lime Tree House
Thank you for such a kind and comprehensive review. All of us at Lime Tree really are genuinely dedicated to putting our residents, such as your father, first in everything we do - and we love hearing such positive comments that reflect that. Please let us know if we can do anything else for you and your family.
Review from D P (Niece of Resident) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
My aunt has been at this home for nearly 3 years now and I'm happy with the care she is being given.
She is very happy there and always says how nice and kind the staff are. So glad we found this care home for her.
My aunt has been at this home for nearly 3 years now and I'm happy with the care she is being given.
She is very happy there and always says how nice and kind the staff are. So glad we found this care home for her.
↩Reply from Juliet Inguito, Registered Care Manager at Lime Tree House
Thank you for your lovely review. It's wonderful to hear that you and your aunt are happy with the care here at Lime Tree House. If there is ever anything more we can do for you, please let me know.
Review from Jill (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2018 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Lime Tree House is a lovely place and I am so pleased that my mother lives there. She has advanced dementia and has been there for nearly three years, during which time I have visited hundreds of times and never seen anything remotely questionable going on. Visitors can let themselves in at any...
Lime Tree House is a lovely place and I am so pleased that my mother lives there. She has advanced dementia and has been there for nearly three years, during which time I have visited hundreds of times and never seen anything remotely questionable going on. Visitors can let themselves in at any time of the day and all aspects of the operation of the home are clearly on display all the time. Nothing to hide! The welcoming atmosphere is detectable the moment one steps through the door.
Residents are treated with respect, dignity and affection, and their individual capacities well understood and catered for. Some prefer to socialise a lot and live most of their time in the common rooms; others prefer to stay in their own rooms and receive all their care, meals etc there. Both those preferences and everything in between are catered for without fuss, and visitors are welcome at almost any time, both in the common rooms and in residents' own rooms.
↩Reply from Juliet Inguito, Registered Care Home Manager at Lime Tree House
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I am very happy to hear your mother enjoys it here and that you enjoy visiting. We pride ourselves on our openness and welcoming atmosphere and we're all happy that our sincere efforts are improving the lives of our residents. If there's anything else we can do for you, please feel free to pop into my office for a chat. Many thanks.
Review from Mandy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
Overall Experience
Lime Tree House is an outstanding care home. The environment is clean, tidy and beautifully decorated to create a homely place to live. The staff, from the manager across the whole team, are wonderful, warm, encouraging and friendly. They all welcome the whole family and are loving and kind to my...
Lime Tree House is an outstanding care home. The environment is clean, tidy and beautifully decorated to create a homely place to live. The staff, from the manager across the whole team, are wonderful, warm, encouraging and friendly. They all welcome the whole family and are loving and kind to my father who regularly tells me how happy he is to be here. A super home
Review from Riga (Niece of Resident) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Lime Tree House is truly a wonderful place for elderly people. We looked at 6 other homes and none of them compared to the atmosphere, friendliness and staff-engagement at this home. The residents are treated respectfully and with compassion. So much thought goes into their daily care and there is...
Lime Tree House is truly a wonderful place for elderly people. We looked at 6 other homes and none of them compared to the atmosphere, friendliness and staff-engagement at this home. The residents are treated respectfully and with compassion. So much thought goes into their daily care and there is a strong sense of community among the residents and whole staff body. I highly recommend Lime Tree House.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 January 2023Overall
Good
Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (8) & Events (0)
News
- 17 Dec 2025
??????limetreehouse residents enjoyed visiting St Marys ringmer on Saturday to see the Christmas tree festival. The church was bustling & beautiful, and the trees all looked great! We were proud...
- 14 Nov 2025
#limetreehouse marked #ArmisticeDay today, observing the 2 minute silence at 11am for all those who wished to take part. On Saturday we made a piece of collaborative art work, residents...
- 22 Oct 2025
??????Halloween competition time at Lime Tree House - just guess the number of pumpkin sweets in the jar; the closest guess wins the sweets! Open to all our residents, staff,...
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Meet the Team (3)
Juliet InguitoJob Title Head of CareJoined 2009
I’ve been a part of the Southcare family for 17 years and have a high regard for the proprietors, both personally and professionally – they truly...
I’ve been a part of the Southcare family for 17 years and have a high regard for the proprietors, both personally and professionally – they truly know how to care. The entire Southcare family and all of us at Lime Tree treat our residents like family and that extends to their loved ones as well. We do our very utmost to ensure they receive the best care. Most elderly ones do not like change and that’s why we like to offer our residents a home for life, hoping that Lime Tree House will always be their home, like a Home away from Home
Tracey AshdownJob Title Healthcare AssistantJoined 2013
"Hi, my name is Tracey, and I am part of the amazing care team here at Lime Tree House. I joined the company nine years ago, and residents become my...
"Hi, my name is Tracey, and I am part of the amazing care team here at Lime Tree House. I joined the company nine years ago, and residents become my extended family.What makes me happy? Knowing that I made the difference at the end of the day and that they are looked after well."
Emily SwaineJob Title Head HousekeeperJoined 2022
Hi, I'm Emily,
I started at Lime Tree House in March 2022 as Head Housekeeper, I take pride in my work and have built a strong team around me who...
Hi, I'm Emily,
I started at Lime Tree House in March 2022 as Head Housekeeper, I take pride in my work and have built a strong team around me who supports me in the Housekeeping Department, keeping the home in high standards of cleanliness and following strict infection control procedures. Staff are always friendly and the thing I like about working at the home is being part of a dedicated team and also interacting with all our lovely residents.
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