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Excelcare Limetree Care Home

8 Limetree Close, Off Christchurch Road, Lambeth, London SW2 3EN
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Excelcare Limetree Care Home, London
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Excelcare Limetree Care Home, London

Limetree Care Home provides person-centred dementia care in a spacious and homely environment.

Jonathan and the team at Limetree, recognise the importance of ensuring that every resident receives a service that is based on their needs, their preferences, their beliefs, life history and aspirations.

There is great emphasis on building new friendships and maintaining existing relationships. Family and friends are encouraged to become part of the Limetree community and participate in the...  

Care Provided by Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 92 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Contact Excelcare Limetree Care Home 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

  • Phillip Matthew(General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (92)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (92)

Visiting

  • The home has an open visiting policy, except during mealtimes, and the manager is always happy to discuss the care needs of people living in the home.

Parking

  • Ample free parking for staff and visitors.

Excelcare Limetree Care Home Reviews (77)

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Excelcare Limetree Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Excelcare Limetree Care Home has 77 reviews.

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Review from T T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Team member very friendly.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

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Review from N A (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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We're very happy with everything they provide with the need to my mother and very welcoming staff.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your loved one has been well supported with us.

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Review from C G (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since mum has arrived at Limetree we have seen a marked improvement in her well being, and demeanour. We believe this is in no small part related to the care and attention she is receiving. The whole team are approachable, friendly and helpful.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your mom has been well supported with us.

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Review from S B (Son of Resident) published on 27 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Wonderful care given to my mum. Good staff, very caring and supportive. I think they are doing a great job and I'm very appreciative.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your mom has been well supported with us.

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Review from P J (Son of Resident) published on 7 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good place for my dad. People are very caring and helpful.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your dad has been well supported with us.

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Review from Fiona M (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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The management are extremely good at Limetree and the staff are very experienced. The level of care and professionalism shown is impressive and Limetree is a pleasure to visit. The staff bring an atmosphere of joy to the home which is always appreciated and residents are very well supported. I have no hesitation in recommending Limetree and know that my father feels very safe and well cared for here.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your dad has been well supported with us.

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Review from Joseph H (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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I cannot speak highly enough of Limetree Care Home. My mother-in-law has been residing at Limetree for six months. From day one she has been happy at Limetree, she is well cared for, clean, healthy and happy. She has friends, engages in all activities, loves the babies that visit. She says she has wonderful carers and she wants for nothing. As we live overseas it is such a comfort to us to know that my mother-in-law is so happy. The management and staff are all so genuinely caring and also available for family members who have any questions. I am very impressed with the care given at Limetree and have no hesitation in recommending this home for anyone-its number 1 in my book, absolutely no complaints.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your mother in law has been well supported with us.

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Review from Paula J (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Please with the staff and management that look after my father. So far he say he is happy to be here and I am happy for that.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your father has been well supported with us.

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Review from Micky S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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When mum arrived she was given a very warm welcome. She is very happy and healthy, she has made a marked improvement since she got here. The staff are friendly and supportive, rooms are clean, warm and mum couldn't be more comfortable.

She couldn't be more happy!

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your mum has been well supported with us.

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Review from C H (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Limetree Care Home. What can I say, the staff are all very lovely, and very caring.
My mum is always clean, well fed and looked after.

My family are happy with this. So yes I would recommend Limetree Care Home.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your mum has been well supported with us.

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Review from K H (Brother of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been visiting my 91 year old sister at the care home for about 5 months and I am really pleased with the attention she gets. She is always clean and near which is so important as she had dementia. Staff always seem happy and reception always smiling which is so important. Very good care home.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for the wonderful review for Limetree Care Home. It is lovely to hear that you are happy with your sister's home and the care she receives. Thanks again very much appreciated.

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Review from Louise C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Limetree Care Home is a wonderful place.
All of the staff are highly professional and friendly, providing a lovely and welcoming atmosphere.
The residents are provided with the highest quality of care, the home is spotlessly clean and have a great management team.

We are very lucky to have found the best carehome for Nan!

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for the wonderful review for Limetree Care Home. It is lovely to hear that you are happy with your nan's home and the care she receives. Thanks again.

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Review from Antoinette D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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I find that Limetree is very accommodating and the staff try their utmost best to help my dad to feel right at home
Also communicating with myself is good I'm kept in the loop with my dad care and more
My dad is very happy there which is a relief for us as a family his care is met and some

So I'd like to says thanks to Limetree for all you do to make my dad feel safe and at home

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. We're very pleased to hear that our team have been able to support your father well. Thanks again.

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Review from Andrea H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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I cannot speak highly enough of Limetree Care Home. In the almost three months that my mum has resided there I have not found one negative, hard to believe but true. My mum reluctantly moved there at the age of 97 from her home of 67 years and she loved it from the very first day. She is thriving. The people who live in the home are happy, the staff are warm, friendly, kind, patient and highly professional. Residents are treated with love, compassion, dignity and respect. Vanessa and Cleo interact with me regularly as to how mum is and they have facilitated facetime conversations with her. Vanessa sends me pictures and videos of her regularly and she shows mum videos I send of family. I am truly grateful they take time out of their busy schedules to do this. The home is clean and well maintained, the activities are great, management and staff truly care about the residents and their families. I can't recommend Limetree Care Home enough, your loved ones couldn't be in a better place.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thanks very much for your kind words. This means a great deal to know that our efforts have had such a positive impact on your mothers well-being. We deeply appreciate your trust and support, and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue making a difference in her life. Thank you once again for your heartfelt feedback.

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Review from Robert M (Relative of Resident) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was impressed by the facilities and the staff. Noel is being well looked after and there was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Happy for Noel to be here.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that Noel has been well supported with us.

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Review from Oghenemarho U (Son of Resident) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great care home the staff and managers are friendly and helpful and really do there best help my father.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. We're very pleased to hear that our staff and managers have been able to support your father well.

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Review from Margaret M (Sister of Resident) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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They are very nice people at the home. The are staff are nice. Edward likes it here.

Reply from Celia Hardill, Regional Director (Milton Keynes) at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind review for Limetree Care Home. We are happy to hear that Edward likes it too. Kind regards . Celia

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Review from Kaye C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Nan moved into Limetree in April 2025, we honestly could not be happier having Nan here.
All the staff are so kind and attentive, Nan had a fall in September 2024 and she broke her hip and since then she has needed extra help and the staff at Limetree have been able to provide this.
Nan can have her hair done by Sue and she carries our sports activities with Martin, all these things she really enjoys.
The home celebrate lots of events and we can come along and enjoy with Nan which is really lovely. The staff make us feel so welcome, I couldn't provide any improvements or recommendations, they honestly couldn't do anything more for Nan. They keep us updated with her care and we have regular calls about her needs and any changes.

The home and nans room is kept so clean and tidy, she is always offered lots of snacks and drinks. Nan is so happy here and we really enjoy coming to visit Nan each week.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for the wonderful review for Limetree Care Home. It is lovely to hear that you are happy with your nan's home and the care she receives. Thanks again.

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Review from Nicola K (Friend of Resident) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Today I visited Josie in Limetrees bringing one of her friends in church.

She was in the hairdressers, being made beautiful, so was able to sending lovely smiley photos back! So good to see she is so well cared for.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your loved one has been well supported with us.

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Review from C R (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have no problem with Limetree Care home and I strongly feel my mother is happy and safe in Limetree Care Home. The staff are attentive and kind.

Reply from Philip Mathew, Home Manager at Excelcare Limetree Care Home

Thank you for your kind words for Limetree Care Home. Its lovely to hear that your mom has been well supported with us. Thanks again.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 December 2020
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveRequires improvement
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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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...

  • 15 Apr 2026

    The team at Limetree Care Home is celebrating after being named one of the Top 20 Care Homes in London by Carehome.co.uk. This fantastic achievement firmly places Limetree among the...

  • 06 Jan 2026

    Members of the Excelcare family welcomed the New Year by sharing their favourite memories from 2025 and their hopes for the year ahead. Taking time to reflect on the past...

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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Excelcare Limetree Care Home
  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Excelcare
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Meet the Team (3)

Philip Mathew
Philip MathewJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2025
Philip's goal as a Home Manager is to create a nurturing environment where people feel motivated, valued and supported. He is deeply committed to achieving outstanding outcomes in the care home, drawing from his past experiences of being part of the process in achieving outstanding ratings. Philip firmly believes that with a dedicated team and a shared vision, anything is possible.
Outside of work, Philip is a passionate and hardworking individual who enjoys immersing himself in music, pets and travelling. Family is incredibly important to Philip; He feels blessed to have their unconditional love which motivates him to thrive best in everything he does.

A fun fact about Philip is that he loves to sing. Philip always keeps a smile and strongly believes that “a smile goes a mile”. One piece of advice that he lives by is to treat everyone with kindness and respect, understanding that we are all equally important in the world.

Abdul Zakari
Abdul ZakariJob Title:Business ManagerJoined: 2022

Abdul has recently become the home's Business Manager, after moving from Operations Support Manager.

Wendy Hawkins
Wendy HawkinsJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 2022

Has over 10 years of Administration Experience in a Care Home setting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Excelcare Limetree Care Home

What types of Care is Excelcare Limetree Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Excelcare Limetree Care Home have?

There are 92 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Excelcare Limetree Care Home?

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

How far is Excelcare Limetree Care Home to the centre of London?

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

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