Lime Court Care Home
Lime Court Care Home is a residential care home in Dovercourt, Essex (CO12 4DE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Lime Court Care Home
Lime Court Care Home is in Dovercourt, Essex. We provide residential care for older people who have reached the point where living alone has become difficult, and caring for people living with dementia is a large part of what we do. We are deliberately clear about what we are. This is not a nursing home. It is a place to live, where the parts of the day that have become hard are taken care of and the rest still belongs to the person. Staff are here through the night as well as the day to help with washing, dressing and medication. Meals are cooked on the premises, laundry gets done, and doctors and district nurses come in when somebody needs them. Dementia care comes down to consistency and to knowing the person. A day that runs in a familiar order, the same faces turning up and surroundings that make sense will settle somebody more reliably than any programme of activities. We take time to learn about a person's working life, their family and their habits, because that is what makes sense of things later on. Beyond the help they need, residents run their own days, and visitors are welcome rather than merely tolerated. Respite and short stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Do come and see us.
Care provided at Lime Court Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 1 December 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Lime Court Care Home
Where is Lime Court Care Home located?
Lime Court Care Home is a residential care home in Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 4DE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Lime Court Care Home provide?
Lime Court Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Lime Court Care Home's CQC rating?
Lime Court Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 December 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Lime Court Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Lime Court Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Lime Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Lime Court Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Lime Court Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Lime Court Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Lime Court Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Lime Court Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Lime Court Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Lime Court Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Lime Court Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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