The Limes is a residential care home in Dunstable, run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited. CQC registers it for 6 places and supports older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment.
CQC rated it Outstanding overall in October 2024. It was rated Good for safe and responsive. Across Central Bedfordshire, 77% of the 57 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
★Outstanding
Published 1 October 2024
Rated 1 year ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?★Outstanding
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?★Outstanding
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?★Outstanding
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
The Limes is in the Outstanding tier, alongside 2 other homes in Central Bedfordshire.
Of the 57 rated care homes here, 77% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 3 (5%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 1 (2%)
- Good 27 (42%)
- Good, with an area to improve 13 (20%)
- Requires improvement 13 (20%)
- Not yet rated 8 (12%)
Half of Central Bedfordshire's ratings are more than 5.2 years old. How tiers work
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