The Limes CHN
The Limes CHN is a nursing home in Birmingham, Birmingham (B38 8JZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Limes CHN
The Limes is a nursing home in Birmingham. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions, and we also support some younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are available for shorter periods of care. Having qualified nurses on site means people can remain with us as their health needs change rather than facing another move, which matters a great deal to families who have already been through one difficult transition. The clinical side is only part of it though. Most of what makes a day good or bad here has little to do with nursing. It is whether somebody was helped at their own pace, whether the food was something they genuinely wanted, whether their room feels like theirs and whether they were asked rather than told. Dementia support is a significant part of our work. Familiar staff, steady routines and patience do more good than anything else, along with a real effort to understand what somebody means when words have become unreliable. We treat distress as communication rather than as behaviour to be managed. Families are closely involved because they usually hold the history that makes sense of the present. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We take it as confirmation that the everyday things are sound and we keep examining the detail. If you are considering a nursing home in Birmingham for a relative, please come and see us, speak to our nurses and ask us whatever you need to know.
Care provided at The Limes CHN
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 1 January 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Limes CHN
Where is The Limes CHN located?
The Limes CHN is a nursing home in Birmingham, Birmingham, B38 8JZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Limes CHN provide?
The Limes CHN is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Limes CHN's CQC rating?
The Limes CHN is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 January 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Limes CHN provide dementia care?
Yes. The Limes CHN supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Limes CHN offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Limes CHN offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Limes CHN
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Limes CHN 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?
Yes. Yes. The Limes CHN is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Limes CHN 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?
Yes. Yes. The Limes CHN supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
The Limes CHN 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
- Nursing care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from The Limes CHN. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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