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The Limes Retirement Home

Earlsford Road, Mellis, Eye, IP23 8DY

Residential care home · 26 beds · The Limes Retirement Home

Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,311
CQC rating
Good
June 2026
Beds
26
residential
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About The Limes Retirement Home

The Limes Retirement Home is a residential care home in Eye, in the Suffolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 26 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. The home has been registered since November 2012.

At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated The Limes Retirement Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Limes Retirement Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Suffolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,311 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 196 registered care homes in Suffolk. The nearest to The Limes Retirement Home include Yaxley House, Hartismere Place and Hartismere Place. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people

Registration

Registered with CQC
November 2012
Latest CQC rating
Good (June 2026)
Council area
Suffolk
Town
Eye
Read the full CQC inspection report

Fees

The Limes Retirement Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,311 a week for residential care.

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Common questions about The Limes Retirement Home

How much does The Limes Retirement Home cost?

The Limes Retirement Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,311 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Limes Retirement Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Limes Retirement Home Good in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Limes Retirement Home provide nursing care?

No. The Limes Retirement Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Limes Retirement Home offer dementia care?

Yes. The Limes Retirement Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Limes Retirement Home have?

The Limes Retirement Home is registered for up to 26 residents.

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Fee not published
Area typical £1,311 a week
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CQC: Not yet rated
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Fee not published
Area typical £1,311 a week
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