Limetree Care Home
Care home with nursing, Lambeth, 92 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Limetree Care Home: inspection record
Rated Good in December 2020, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 5 times since 2015. Rated Good in 2015 and 2017, then Requires improvement in 2018 and 2019, then Good in December 2020.
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good. The latest rating was published about 6 years ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 24 Good care homes in Lambeth, out of 33 with a rating.
- Larger than 9 in 10 care homes in Lambeth.
About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 25 December 2020. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Limetree Care Centre is a nursing home providing personal and nursing care to 87 people aged 65 and over at the time of the inspection. The service can support up to 92 people in one adapted building over three floors.
What inspectors found
People told us they were happy with the standard of care and support provided at this care home. The service was now adequately staffed and was no longer reliant on any temporary agency staff. This had helped drive up the standard of care provided because most of the staff were now permanent and were therefore more familiar with the needs, wishes and daily routines of people living at the care home. The suitability and fitness of staff to work in an adult social care setting continued to be thoroughly assessed.
People were cared for and supported by staff who knew how to manage risk and keep them safe. The premises were kept hygienically clean and staff followed relevant current best practice guidelines regarding the prevention and control of infection. Safeguarding concerns were appropriately managed and incidents and accidents were regularly audited to minimise repeat incidents. People received their medicines as prescribed.
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People were supported to participate in activities that reflected their social interests and to maintain relationships with family and friends to avoid social isolation. People's care plans were person centred, which helped staff provide them with personalised care and support. Staff ensured they communicated and shared information in a way people could easily understand. People's concerns and complaints were listened to and investigated by the provider. The service had systems in place to support people in line with their wishes when at the end of their life.
The provider recognised the importance of learning lessons when things went wrong and were keen to continuously improve the service. The quality and safety of the service people received was routinely monitored by managers and nursing staff at both a provider and service level. People's views were sought to drive improvement and the registered manager placed a focus on working in partnership with stakeholders.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 6 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
Contact and registration details
| Address | 8 Limetree Close, London, SW2 3EN |
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| Neighbourhood | Streatham, Lambeth |
| Phone | 020 8674 3437 |
| Website | www.excelcareholdings.com |
| Registered manager | Philip Mathew |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
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| Inspection reports | 8 inspection reports, latest 25 December 2020 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website. |
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
| Provider | Limetree Healthcare LimitedBrand: Excelcare Holdings |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 04638226 (opens Companies House) |
Nearest alternatives
- G Kirkstall Lodge Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G Mountearl Care home, 0.6 miles awayGood
- G Leigham Lodge Care home, 0.6 miles awayGood
- G Magnolia Court Care home, 0.6 miles awayGood
- G Crownwise Limited - St Andrews Care home, 0.8 miles awayGood
Getting help from London Borough of Lambeth
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at London Borough of Lambeth
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 7926 5555, select Adults
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Lambeth
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Limetree Care Home provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Limetree Care Home as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Limetree Care Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 92 beds at Limetree Care Home.
- When was Limetree Care Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Limetree Care Home was published on 25 December 2020.
- Who runs Limetree Care Home?
- Limetree Care Home is run by Limetree Healthcare Limited.
- What is Limetree Care Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 25 December 2020.