Lime Tree Gardens
Care home, Camden, 24 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Lime Tree Gardens: inspection record
Rated Good in April 2026, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 5 times since 2015. Rated Requires improvement in 2015, then Good in 2016, then Requires improvement in 2019 and 2021, then Good in April 2026.
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good. The latest rating was published 6 months ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 9 Good care homes in Camden, out of 10 with a rating.
- Smaller than 8 in 10 care homes in Camden.
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 21 April 2026 (assessment visit 26 February 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Lime Tree Gardens
Date of Assessment: 11 March 2026. The service is a residential care home providing support to adults of all ages living with mental health conditions for 24 people, at the time of our inspection there were 22 people living in the home. This is the first assessment for this provider who registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) in March 2023.
Read the full summary
During the assessment we spoke with people and their relatives, care staff and healthcare professionals to gather their feedback regarding how people’s personal care needs were being met.
The provider had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks.
People were treated with exceptional kindness and compassion. Staff protected people’s privacy and dignity. They treated people as individuals and supported their preferences. People had choice in their care and were encouraged and supported to maintain relationships with family and friends. Staff responded to people’s needs in a timely way. People knew how to give feedback and were confident their views were taken seriously and acted upon.
The facilities and equipment met people’s needs, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Managers made sure staff received training and regular supervision. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.
Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. Governance systems including regular audits to review the quality of care were in place and there was a culture of continuous improvement.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good.
This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good.
This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Contact and registration details
| Address | 16 Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UE |
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| Phone | 020 8821 6505 |
| Website | www.onehousing.co.uk |
| Registered manager | Afusat Oluokun |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
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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 | The Riverside Group Limited |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | IP030938 (opens Companies House) |
Nearest alternatives
- G Ash Court Care Centre - Camden Care home with nursing, 0.2 miles awayGood
- G Wellesley Road Care Home Care home with nursing, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- RI Maitland Park Care Home Care home with nursing, 0.8 miles awayRequires improvement
- G The Highgate Care Home Care home with nursing, 1.1 miles awayGood
Getting help from London Borough of Camden
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 Camden
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 7974 4444 and ask for Adult Social Care, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Camden
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Lime Tree Gardens provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Lime Tree Gardens as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Lime Tree Gardens have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 24 beds at Lime Tree Gardens.
- When was Lime Tree Gardens last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Lime Tree Gardens was published on 21 April 2026.
- Who runs Lime Tree Gardens?
- Lime Tree Gardens is run by The Riverside Group Limited.
- What is Lime Tree Gardens's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 21 April 2026.