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The Limes Care Home

85 High Street, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AB · View on map

Dementia CareResidential CareMental HealthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
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The CQC says: “The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.” Read the CQC report

Safe GoodEffective GoodCaring GoodResponsive Requires improvementWell-led Good

Report published 30 April 2026

Beds
28
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2023

The Limes Care Home

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Overview

The Limes Care Home is located in Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AB. The home accommodates residents requiring dementia and residential care services.

The home provides Dementia Care and Residential Care services. It is equipped to support individuals with mental health needs, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

Key facts

Beds28

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Report published 30 April 2026

SafeGood
EffectiveGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveRequires improvement
Well-ledGood

“Date of Assessment: 17 March 2026 to 14 April 2026.”

“The Limes Care Home is a residential care home without nursing. At the time of our assessment, 16 people were living at the service.”

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“We inspected this service to check for improvement since our last inspection.”

“At our last inspection the provider was in breach of legal regulations in relation to governance, safeguarding and safe care and treatment. At this inspection we found enough improvement had been made and the provider was no longer in breach of the legal regulations.”

“Risks were now managed safely. Improvements had been made to the environmental safety in the service. People were supported to access healthcare when needed. Staff were kind and respectful and people generally felt comfortable when supported. Leadership had improved. Managers were more visible in the service and learning from past concerns was in place.”

“However, we found care plans were not always detailed or consistent for everyone. Care was sometimes task focused and people did not always receive enough meaningful interaction. Opportunities to promote independence was not always consistent. Improvements in governance systems were noted; however, these were still new and needed time to be embedded.”

“This service has been in Special Measures since 15 January 2026. The provider demonstrated improvements that have been made. The service is no longer rated as inadequate overall or in any of the key questions. Therefore, this service is no longer in Special Measures.”

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REPORT PUBLISHED 30 APRIL 2026 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-14935070064 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

17 Mar 2023

Registered with CQC

The Limes Care Home entered the official register.

30 April 2026

Rated Good overall

Report published 30 April 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 20 September 2023, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 15 July 2021, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 7 April 2021, not rated

Inspected 4 May 2018, rated Good

Inspected 21 February 2017, rated Good

Inspected 25 June 2015, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered17 March 2023
Registered managerMiss Lauren Shickle
Council areaHitchin
Integrated care boardNHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults, Younger Adults

Location

85 High Street, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6ABOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is The Limes Care Home registered for?

The Limes Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Dementia Care and Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Mental Health, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairment.

How many Rooms does The Limes Care Home have?

There are 28 Single Rooms.

What is The Limes Care Home's CQC rating?

The Limes Care Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 30 April 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-14935070064.

How many beds does The Limes Care Home have?

The Limes Care Home is registered for 28 beds.

Who is the registered manager at The Limes Care Home?

The registered manager is Miss Lauren Shickle.

When was The Limes Care Home last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on The Limes Care Home on 30 April 2026.

Where is The Limes Care Home located?

The Limes Care Home is located in Henlow, United Kingdom.

When did The Limes Care Home register with CQC?

The Limes Care Home first registered on 17 March 2023.

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