Jaffray Care
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds21
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-01-09
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-01-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Lime Court was rated Good for effectiveness at its December 2018 inspection. The published text does not include specific information about care plan quality, review frequency, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or food and nutrition practices. The home's specialism list includes dementia, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions, all of which require trained, knowledgeable staff to deliver effective care.Is this home caring?
Lime Court was rated Good for caring at its December 2018 inspection. No inspector observations, resident testimony, or relative feedback are included in the published report text for this domain. The Good rating suggests inspectors were satisfied with the warmth and dignity of care they observed, but without specific recorded detail it is not possible to describe what that looked like in practice.Is the home responsive?
Lime Court was rated Good for responsiveness at its December 2018 inspection. The published text does not describe the activities programme, one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join groups, or how the home responds to individual preferences and complaints. The home supports people with a wide range of needs, which suggests responsiveness to individual circumstances is important here.Is the home well-led?
Lime Court was rated Good for leadership at its December 2018 inspection. The home is run by Jaffray Care Society, with a registered manager and a nominated individual named in the registration details. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, incident learning, or governance is included in the published report text. The desk-based review in July 2023 did not raise concerns about leadership.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Lime Court has experience caring for people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. They support adults of all ages, whether under or over 65, including those with physical disabilities. For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Lime Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, because the inspection was carried out in December 2018, more than six years ago, there is very little specific detail available to score individual themes with confidence, so most scores sit in the 50-60 range reflecting a positive but evidence-light picture.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Lime Court, at 19-31 Jaffray Crescent in Birmingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in December 2018. A desk-based review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The home is run by Jaffray Care Society and has 21 beds, supporting people with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments across a mixed age group. The main uncertainty here is the age of the evidence. A Good rating from 2018 is now over six years old, and a great deal can change in a care home over that time, including staffing, management, and the condition of the building. The July 2023 review was a desk-based check, not a physical inspection, so it does not tell you what inspectors actually saw or heard in the home. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to speak to the registered manager, and use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps this report cannot fill.
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In Their Own Words
How Jaffray Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for complex care needs in Birmingham
Compassionate Care in Birmingham at Lime Court
Lime Court in Birmingham provides specialised care for people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and learning disabilities to mental health conditions and sensory impairments. The home welcomes both younger and older adults who need professional support. With their broad range of specialisms, they're equipped to help residents with varying levels of physical and cognitive challenges.
Who they care for
The team at Lime Court has experience caring for people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. They support adults of all ages, whether under or over 65, including those with physical disabilities.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment.
“If you're looking for specialist care in Birmingham, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Lime Court could be the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Lime Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, because the inspection was carried out in December 2018, more than six years ago, there is very little specific detail available to score individual themes with confidence, so most scores sit in the 50-60 range reflecting a positive but evidence-light picture.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Lime Court, at 19-31 Jaffray Crescent in Birmingham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in December 2018. A desk-based review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The home is run by Jaffray Care Society and has 21 beds, supporting people with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments across a mixed age group. The main uncertainty here is the age of the evidence. A Good rating from 2018 is now over six years old, and a great deal can change in a care home over that time, including staffing, management, and the condition of the building. The July 2023 review was a desk-based check, not a physical inspection, so it does not tell you what inspectors actually saw or heard in the home. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to speak to the registered manager, and use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps this report cannot fill.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Jaffray Care measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Jaffray Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for complex care needs in Birmingham
Compassionate Care in Birmingham at Lime Court
Lime Court in Birmingham provides specialised care for people with a wide range of needs, from dementia and learning disabilities to mental health conditions and sensory impairments. The home welcomes both younger and older adults who need professional support. With their broad range of specialisms, they're equipped to help residents with varying levels of physical and cognitive challenges.
Who they care for
The team at Lime Court has experience caring for people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. They support adults of all ages, whether under or over 65, including those with physical disabilities.
For residents living with dementia, the home provides specialised care tailored to individual needs. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment.
“If you're looking for specialist care in Birmingham, it's worth arranging a visit to see if Lime Court could be the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
