Lime Court Care Home
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Lime Avenue
Dovercourt
Essex
CO12 4DE
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,100.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Suzanne Moore is Manager at Lime Court Care Home.
NVQ Level 3 and Level 3 in Care
QCF 5 in Management
30 years experience in the care industry.
Suzanne joined the team in 2010 as a Team Leader and in 2012 was promoted to deputy manager before becoming Home Manager in November 2015.
Lime Court Care Home is a 44 bed purpose built care home in Harwich, Essex situated over two floors. Permanent care in a residential setting is provided for 44 Service Users. Dementia care is provided on the First Floor. All areas of the home are accessible to accommodate wheelchair users.
Lime Court is on the outskirts of the old maritime town of Harwich. It is within easy reach of public transport and a railway station. There is a small town nearby with local shops, a post office, banks, church, supermarkets and bakers along with pubs and restaurants. There are also supermarkets and various stores in a complex just outside Dovercourt with access by public transport.
The home uses the unique Digital Reminiscence Therapy System as a daily part of the activities. The system gives full interactive activities through the use of computer technology that can be used by even the most novices of users and by using the system it enhances eye and hand co-ordination as well as keeping the brain active and interactive.
Care Co-ordinator – Una Ridley
Our Day Centre is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. We offer a varied activity rota which is Service User lead . Transport is provided if requested by a Social Worker at the initial assessment and it is currently provided by Town Cars of Colchester with an Escort. Meals are cooked fresh on the premises daily. A choice of hot or cold main meal and a hot or cold choice for dessert. If there are special dietary needs these are provided. I.e.: diabetic /Low fat. Hairdresser and Chiropody can be arranged if needed.
Lime Court Day – Centre is a friendly homely Centre where everyone is encouraged to retain their independence but given support when needed without compromising anyone’s ability.The Centre believes in Person Centred Care, this is what is delivered.
Lime Court Care Home
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care, Support for Couples. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Electronic Medication Management. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We Continue to following government guidelines |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms. |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Lime Court is a 44-bed care home, including four double rooms, spread over two floors, with lift access and five separate themed lounges. The home specialises in dementia and care for elderly people, situated near the seafront and within easy reach of local shops and amenities of Dovercourt. The home has a six bed private wing with en-suites which was opened in October 2012. The purpose-built care home offers a superb lifestyle for its residents with a reputation in the community for the warmth of the staff and the care provided. A central recreational courtyard area (accessible by wheelchair users), with raised beds, is enjoyed by residents and families, along with a side garden and large patio area. Together, staff, family and friends have created a reminiscence lounge with items from the early 1900’s to present day. The care home receives regular visits from hairdressers, opticians, chiropodists and a therapist who offers massages in a sensory room. A full time activity coordinator arranges activities which include regular outings to local attractions, live entertainment, knitting clubs, card clubs, bingo, pet therapy, plus many more. If there are specific requests for activities these are accommodated. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Day Centre, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Patio, Seating, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Electronic Visitor Register, Interactive Digital Touch Table. |
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| Description |
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Lime Court is a 44-bed care home, including four double rooms, spread over two floors. A new six bedded Dementia Wing with ensuites was opened in October 2012. Each room has a phone and television point and residents have access to the internet. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 44 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 6 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Double Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,100.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,100.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,100.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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At Lime Court, we have our own Activities Coordinator who is a finalist for Employee of the year for Essex. She takes the time to discuss hobbies and interests with residents and relatives and devises individual activities as well as group activities to stimulate and suit individual needs. A full programme of events is displayed clearly in each unit. Activities include:
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| Activities At Home |
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| Animal Petting, Bingo, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Excursions, Exercise Class, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Cinema, Local Tourist Attractions, Pub, Shopping, Theatre. |
Lime Avenue
Dovercourt
Essex
CO12 4DE
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 13th November 2018 |
| Last rated | 1st December 2018 |
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| Registration Date | 7th December 2010 |
| Service Provider | Dovercourt Healthcare Limited, EC1R 5HL |
Lime Court Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Church, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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