Limetrees
Limetrees is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY2 6GY).
About Limetrees
Limetrees is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia, as well as shorter respite stays. We aim for a calm, unhurried house. A great deal of good care comes down to timing and attention, so we make sure people can get up and go to bed when it suits them, eat what they actually like, and spend the day in company or quietly on their own as they prefer. Our staff support people with washing, dressing, mobility, medication and meals, and we watch carefully for changes in health so that a doctor or district nurse is involved early rather than late. For residents living with dementia, familiarity is everything. We keep routines steady, we keep the same faces around wherever we can, and we take the time to understand what is behind a moment of confusion or upset instead of simply managing it. Personal belongings, photographs and small habits from home all help someone feel settled here. Respite stays are welcome and we treat them with the same care as a permanent move, whether a family carer needs a planned break or someone needs support for a few weeks after being unwell. Shrewsbury and the surrounding Shropshire countryside are part of life here. If you would like to look round Limetrees, please get in touch.
Care provided at Limetrees
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Limetrees
Where is Limetrees located?
Limetrees is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6GY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Limetrees provide?
Limetrees 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.
Does Limetrees provide dementia care?
Yes. Limetrees supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Limetrees offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Limetrees offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Limetrees
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Limetrees 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. Limetrees 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. Limetrees 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. Limetrees 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 West Midlands
Limetrees has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from Limetrees. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Limetrees
Respite Care at Limetrees
Respite at Limetrees in Shrewsbury is offered alongside permanent residential and dementia care, which can make a short stay a useful trial before any longer commitment. Book as far ahead as possible, as rooms move quickly around holidays and hospital discharges, and ask about any minimum stay, usually a week or two. Pack comfortable clothing, toiletries, medication in its original packaging, a list of GP and next of kin details, and a few familiar items. Confirm what the daily fee covers and how care needs will be assessed on arrival.
Dementia Care at Limetrees
Dementia care works best when the day feels predictable, the faces are familiar, and staff have the time and training to look behind a moment of distress rather than simply react to it. Limetrees is registered to support residents living with dementia, though as a newly operating service it does not yet carry a CQC rating. When visiting, ask how the home settles a new resident, how personal history and preferences are recorded, and how staff respond to agitation, walking with purpose or disturbed nights. It is also fair to ask what happens as dementia advances, whether the layout is secure without feeling clinical, and how families are kept in the loop. Continuity of staff, calm communal spaces and patient mealtimes are all worth watching for on a tour.
Residential Care at Limetrees
Residential care covers help with everyday living rather than the clinical input a nursing home provides, so support focuses on personal care, medication, meals, laundry and company through the day. A home like Limetrees is registered for this level of care, meaning staff can assist with washing, dressing and mobility but a district nurse would be called in for wound care, injections or other nursing tasks. Typical weekly fees across the West Midlands run from about £850 to £1150, while Shropshire Council usually funds placements at around £680 to £820, so ask early whether any top up would apply. Families should also check what the daily rhythm looks like, how meals are chosen, and what happens if needs later rise toward nursing level. The CQC has not yet published a rating for this service.
Older Person Care at Limetrees
Day to day support for an older person in a residential setting like Limetrees usually covers help with washing, dressing, mobility, medication prompts and meals, alongside the quieter side of care such as conversation, company and noticing when someone seems off colour. The home is registered with the CQC for older person care but has not yet been inspected, so families in Shrewsbury will need to judge it on visits and conversations. Ask how flexible morning and bedtime routines really are, how staff learn a new resident's preferences, and how quickly a GP or district nurse is called when health changes. It is also worth asking how many staff are on at night, whether a senior is always on shift, and how call bells are answered after dark.
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