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The Limes

Scarborough Road, Driffield, YO25 5DT

Residential care home · 97 beds · North Bay Group

Street view · 2008
Street view · 2008 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £900
CQC rating
Requires improvement
November 2022
Beds
97
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in East Riding of Yorkshire
£900a week

About £46,800 a year

For a couple, two places: £1,800 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near East Riding of Yorkshire, set by the carer

The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £445 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Driffield
16 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of East Riding of Yorkshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About The Limes

The Limes is a residential care home in Driffield, in the East Riding of Yorkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 97 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by North Bay Group, which operates 48 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2022, the CQC rated The Limes Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Limes has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in East Riding of Yorkshire with a fee on record typically charge about £900 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 151 registered care homes in East Riding of Yorkshire. The nearest to The Limes include Driffield Manor Care Home, Driffield Manor Care Home and Woodlands Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people

Registration

Brand
North Bay Group
Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (November 2022)
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Requires improvement
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Requires improvement
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Requires improvement
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found unsafe medicines practice, staff shortages and weak management oversight.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

The Limes has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in East Riding of Yorkshire typically charge about £900 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about The Limes

How much does The Limes cost?

The Limes has not published its fees. Care homes in East Riding of Yorkshire typically charge about £900 a week for residential care and £1,350 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Limes?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Limes Requires improvement in November 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Limes provide nursing care?

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

Does The Limes offer dementia care?

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

How many residents does The Limes have?

The Limes is registered for up to 97 residents.

Care at home

16 live-in carers within about an hour of East Riding of Yorkshire

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,030 to £1,420 a week. 14 can care for a couple. 7 years' experience on average.

“She was always 'just present enough': attentive, available, kind and engaging, but without ever over-stepping any boundary”
Beatrice N., about Rosemary H.
“What truly stands out is how mindful and attentive she is to all of my medical needs, always going above and beyond to ensure I’m comfortable and well cared for.”
Lucy K., about Emma H.
See live-in carers near East Riding of YorkshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Driffield Manor Care Home, Driffield

Driffield Manor Care Home

Driffield, YO25 · 0.4 km · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £900 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Driffield

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

16 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of East Riding of Yorkshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Driffield Manor Care Home, Driffield

Driffield Manor Care Home

Driffield, YO25 · 0.4 km · 70 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £900 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Woodlands Care Home, Driffield

Woodlands Care Home

Driffield, YO25 · 1.0 km · 56 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaHarmony Care Consortium
Fee not published
Area typical £900 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 48 care homes run by North Bay Group