Yaxley House
Eye, IP23 · 2.3 km · 34 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialKingsley Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
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 £1,321
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2026
- Beds
- 26
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Suffolk
£1,321a week
About £68,692 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,642 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Suffolk, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £201 a week less, £10,452 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,287 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Eye
23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
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 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 told us what they are. Care homes in Suffolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,321 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 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, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- The Limes Retirement Home Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- November 2012
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (June 2026)
- Council area
- Suffolk
- Town
- Eye
The CQC inspection, explained
The Limes Retirement Home was rated Good; inspectors found safer systems and kind, responsive care, with some improvements still underway.
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 Retirement Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Suffolk typically charge about £1,321 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 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 £1,321 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 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.
Care at home
23 live-in carers within about an hour of Suffolk
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 £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 17 can care for a couple. 7 years' experience on average.
Sithembiso N.
5 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Alice M.
1 review
From £980 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Mihnea Cosmin P.
1 review
From £1,197 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 47 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
Deon Z.
1 review
From £1,082 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 50 minutes from Suffolk. Can care for a couple
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
See live-in carers near SuffolkProfiles, 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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Eye
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.
23 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Suffolk
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Hartismere Place
Eye, IP23 · 4.2 km · 60 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Hartismere Place
Eye, IP23 · 4.2 km · 60 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,321 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week