The Limes care home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds31
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-09-19
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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
- Healthcare52
- Management & leadership52
- Resident happiness52
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-09-19
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was recorded as 'Not yet rated' and no inspection report text was available to review. This means nothing can be confirmed about the quality of care planning, how often plans are reviewed, whether GP access is timely, how dementia training is delivered to staff, or how the home manages nutrition and hydration. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies a level of dedicated practice, but this cannot be verified from the available data.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was recorded as 'Not yet rated' and the full inspection report was not available. No direct observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about kindness or dignity, or family feedback about warmth could be reviewed. The overall Good rating may encompass positive findings about caring, but without the report text this cannot be confirmed or described in any detail.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was recorded as 'Not yet rated' and no inspection report text was available. Nothing can be confirmed about the activities programme, how the home meets individual preferences, whether one-to-one engagement is provided for those who cannot join groups, or how the home handles complaints and end-of-life care planning. The home's range of specialisms suggests it supports people with diverse and complex needs, which makes responsiveness to individual circumstances particularly important.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was recorded as 'Not yet rated' and no inspection report text was available. The home has had two inspections on record and its last assessment in September 2018 produced an overall Good rating, with the trend described as stable. However, without the inspection detail it is not possible to confirm anything about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, whether families are routinely consulted, or how the home responds to concerns. The inspection is now more than six years old, which is a significant gap.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports residents with various needs including sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They care for adults both under and over 65, bringing different generations together under one roof. For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on maintaining daily routines and encouraging independence. Small victories like enjoying meals again can make such a difference to quality of life. 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
This home holds an overall Good rating from its last inspection, but because the full inspection report was not available and all five domains were recorded as 'Not yet rated' individually, no specific evidence could be verified — scores reflect the baseline implied by a Good overall rating without supporting detail.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
This home on Alcester Road in Stratford-upon-Avon is registered for up to 31 people and holds an overall Good rating from an official inspection carried out in September 2018. The home supports a range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment alongside general older adult care. A Good rating indicates that inspectors were satisfied with the overall standard of care at the time of assessment. However, the inspection predates the current period by more than six years, and the full inspection report text was not available to confirm what specific evidence that rating was based on — meaning no individual strengths or concerns can be verified from the available data. The most important thing to understand is that this inspection is now significantly out of date. A great deal can change in a care home over six years — management, staffing, culture, and physical environment can all shift considerably. Because domain-level ratings were recorded as 'Not yet rated' and no inspection detail is available, it has not been possible to verify anything about how staff interact with your parent, whether the environment is dementia-friendly, how activities are organised, or how the home communicates with families. Before making any decision, you should visit in person, ideally unannounced or at a mealtime, speak directly with the registered manager about staffing levels and dementia training, and ask when the next inspection is expected. The questions listed throughout this report will help you build a much clearer picture than the available data alone can provide.
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In Their Own Words
How The Limes care home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where appetites return and spirits lift in Stratford
The Limes – Your Trusted residential home
When someone you love stops eating properly, it's frightening. The Limes in Stratford Upon Avon supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities — and families describe seeing real improvements in their loved ones' wellbeing here. The home welcomes adults of all ages, creating a supportive environment where people rediscover their appetite for food and life.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with various needs including sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They care for adults both under and over 65, bringing different generations together under one roof.
For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on maintaining daily routines and encouraging independence. Small victories like enjoying meals again can make such a difference to quality of life.
“Sometimes the smallest signs — like seeing someone enjoy their dinner again — tell you everything you need to know.”
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
This home holds an overall Good rating from its last inspection, but because the full inspection report was not available and all five domains were recorded as 'Not yet rated' individually, no specific evidence could be verified — scores reflect the baseline implied by a Good overall rating without supporting detail.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
This home on Alcester Road in Stratford-upon-Avon is registered for up to 31 people and holds an overall Good rating from an official inspection carried out in September 2018. The home supports a range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment alongside general older adult care. A Good rating indicates that inspectors were satisfied with the overall standard of care at the time of assessment. However, the inspection predates the current period by more than six years, and the full inspection report text was not available to confirm what specific evidence that rating was based on — meaning no individual strengths or concerns can be verified from the available data. The most important thing to understand is that this inspection is now significantly out of date. A great deal can change in a care home over six years — management, staffing, culture, and physical environment can all shift considerably. Because domain-level ratings were recorded as 'Not yet rated' and no inspection detail is available, it has not been possible to verify anything about how staff interact with your parent, whether the environment is dementia-friendly, how activities are organised, or how the home communicates with families. Before making any decision, you should visit in person, ideally unannounced or at a mealtime, speak directly with the registered manager about staffing levels and dementia training, and ask when the next inspection is expected. The questions listed throughout this report will help you build a much clearer picture than the available data alone can provide.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Limes care home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Limes care home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where appetites return and spirits lift in Stratford
The Limes – Your Trusted residential home
When someone you love stops eating properly, it's frightening. The Limes in Stratford Upon Avon supports residents with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities — and families describe seeing real improvements in their loved ones' wellbeing here. The home welcomes adults of all ages, creating a supportive environment where people rediscover their appetite for food and life.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with various needs including sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They care for adults both under and over 65, bringing different generations together under one roof.
For residents living with dementia, the team focuses on maintaining daily routines and encouraging independence. Small victories like enjoying meals again can make such a difference to quality of life.
“Sometimes the smallest signs — like seeing someone enjoy their dinner again — tell you everything you need to know.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
