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The Limes Retirement Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Eye, Suffolk. It is operated by The Limes Retirement Home Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Limes Retirement Home provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Limes Retirement Home in June 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Limes Retirement Home is located in Eye, within the Suffolk local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Earlsford Road, Mellis, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8DY |
| Phone | 01379 788114 |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 22 June 2026 |
| Provider | The Limes Retirement Home Ltd |
Is The Limes Retirement Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Limes Retirement Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-450269840
What type of care does The Limes Retirement Home provide?
The Limes Retirement Home provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Limes Retirement Home?
You can contact The Limes Retirement Home by phone on 01379 788114, or visit them at Earlsford Road, Mellis, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8DY.
What is The Limes Retirement Home's CQC rating?
The Limes Retirement Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-450269840
What are The Limes Retirement Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Limes Retirement Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Eye?
There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in Eye. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/eye.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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