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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 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
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
- Excelcare
- Private Owned
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)
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.
She was not eating and taking her medication was a problem when she was in living on her own aided by carers.
Whilst she has been at Limetree she has gained weight, she engages in activities and talks about what she has done.
Thank you for all your patience, understanding and care. Seeing my mum settled has really given me peace of mind.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear your mum is settled into Limetree Care Home. We will pass on your kind comments to the team.
Excellent service at Limetree respite care. The staff were fantastic: caring, conscientious and good-humoured. It was wonderful to know that our loved-one was in safe hands. He enjoyed his respite stay. Thank you so much for all your hard work and care.
Thank you for your review, this was very much appreciated.
I visit my uncle at Limetree Care Home on a weekly basis, and I’m very much impressed with the home as a whole. Kind staff members who are attentive to my uncle really give me peace of mind. The environment is always tidy and clean, and I usually arrive at the time that they are doing their exercise activities, and my uncle does thoroughly enjoy them.
Thank you so much for your five-star review of Limetree Care Home. It is nice to hear that your uncle enjoys the exercises.
I went to visit a friend recently at this home. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the home, and how respectful and caring the staff are to visitors and the people in the home. Well done to the staff.
Thank you for your review and kind comments, we will pass this on to all the team!
I would recommend this home to potential service users.
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your review.
With my dad going into Limetree Care Home we were worried about his social interactions because my dad enjoys socialising with his family and friends and getting involved in physical activity. I can definitely say that we did not have to worry whatsoever because my dad has settled so well into Limetree. He gets involved in all the different various types of activities they offer on a daily basis and enjoys all the amazing events they hold throughout the year. The Black History event we recently attended with Dad at Limetree Care Home was amazing and we all enjoyed ourselves and not just my father. I love the family atmosphere within the home and the dedication from the staff warms my heart. We thank all the team members and I would highly recommend Limetree Care Home to any of my friends if they are in search of a top-tier care home.
Carers are really helpful. Every time I come and see my relative, she is clean and talking with other residents. I made the decision to bring her there. I'm really happy that she is there. She is happy, and I'm also relaxed that she is somewhere safe and well looked after. Thank you, Limetree.
Many thanks for your review; it is very much appreciated.
I also like the location, it’s quiet and calm too.
Thank you for your 5-star review of Limetree Care Home. We are pleased to hear you find the home so warm and friendly. The team work really hard to ensure the activities are engaging for the people that live here. We will pass on your comments to the team.
The staff were very caring and friendly, chatting and interacting with the residents.
The home was very clean and no malodour.
My grandad lives in Limetree and he is very happy. We love visiting him in a clean and nice environment and being able to sometimes get involved in activities that they might be doing during the time of our visit. It’s a relief to see him settled and all the staff do make us feel incredibly welcomed too which is also very appreciated. Very impressed with the level of care Limetree is providing so thank you.
Thank you for your review, it was very much appreciated.
I was impressed with the set-up. Interaction among residents was great. So too is with staff. The environment is very clean and tidy. Meeting with other relatives and feelings of the home through discussions was great.
Thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated.
My experience was good for the time I was there. Looks like everyone is well looked after and has their own space.
I'm happy with the care given to my brother. Keep up the good work. Keep safe.
Thank you for the lovely review for Limetree and it's good to hear that your brother is well looked after in the home. Thank you
I have just visited my aunt at the care home today and I am amazed to see such level of interaction between the residents and the staff. The home is clean and tidy, no odour anywhere. My aunt was well groomed and her hair was nicely done. I can only say a big thank you to the staff for their hard work
I was welcomed to the home by a nice, beautiful smile from the reception lady. The staff are very friendly and approachable. There was music and exercise going on with the residents and the carers. Good home to visit.
I regulary visit my auntie on the residential floor at Limetree Care Home. I often witness my auntie joining activities such as sit down yoga or sports games which she really enjoys. my auntie seems to have settled in well and is happy and healthy which is all we can hope for.
I recently visited the home and I was really happy with the way residents were interacting with the staff. As a healthcare professional, I was impressed with what I saw. The home was clean and tidy and it was a happy moment for myself.
I am pleased that my mother is happy and content at Limetree Care Home, despite the problems that are presented by her dementia. It is a great load off my mind knowing that she is well cared for, especially as she is not near to me. All the staff are very kind and helpful, and there is a good team spirit there. They're always welcoming to me as well, and keep me informed if she has any medical problems. Covid lockdown was a terrible time for everyone, but at least I knew that my mother was being cared for well, and they did so much in very challenging circumstances, keeping the home going and making sure that everyone was looked after. It was such a relief to know that she was in good hands, even though I couldn't see her.
Thanks again and take care.
Kind Regards
A very nice and clean environment. The teamwork is phenomenal and I love the way the carers care for the residents, in general. I visited my dad and was really happy to see my dad happy and bubbly and looking well kept. Thank you, to team Limetree.
It is absolutely heart warming to read your lovely comments - thank you so much and do know that the team at Limetree Care Home will be thrilled with this feedback.
We're so very happy your dad is happy, bubbly and looking well kept.
We look forward to seeing you again soon and in the meantime, take care.
Kind RegardsTeam Limetree
The care home is a lovely place for my granddad, he is getting all the care he needs. The staff are absolutely great with him, very friendly and kind to my granddad, encouraging him to get up out of bed and join in with the activities that are available on that day. He was very clean and tidy.
Take care and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Kind regards
Louise
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 December 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (11) & 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...
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Excelcare Limetree Care Home
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Excelcare
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Excelcare
Meet the Team (3)

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

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