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The Limes
Cumberland Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5BW — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Limes was rated
Rating published 01/10/2024. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- Central BedfordshireCouncil for care funding
- 01582 946229Care home's own number
- Optimal Living (Luton) LimitedOperator
- 26th May 2022Registered since
- Optimal Living (Luton) LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Limes
The Limes is a Care Home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
The Limes was registered with the Care Quality Commission in May 2022. It is run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 07289279). Optimal Living (Luton) Limited runs 2 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Limes been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Limes "Outstanding" overall, in its most recent report, published October 2024.
What types of care does The Limes provide?
The Limes provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Limes have?
The Limes is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Limes?
The Limes is run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 07289279). The provider runs 2 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Limes registered with CQC?
The Limes has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since May 2022. Its provider, Optimal Living (Luton) Limited, has held CQC registration since April 2011.
Who does The Limes care for?
CQC registers The Limes to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Limes provide nursing care?
No. The Limes is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Limes?
The Limes is in the Central Bedfordshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Limes?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Dunstable, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.