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The Limes

Provider The Limes Care Home Limited Type Social Care Org Region East Last inspected 22 Jun 2021

Overall rating: Requires Improvement  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

Five CQC key questions
Safe
Requires Improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Requires Improvement

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 2 must-do 2 should-do

Must-do actions (2)

Legal requirements based on regulation breaches identified during inspection.

Must-do action 1 of 2
Must do
Safe
People who use services and others were not protected against the risks associated with falls, medicines, choking and the behaviour of other people. Staff were not following guidance for the safe management of infections and COVID-19.
Regulation: Regulation 12 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Safe care and treatment
⚠ People who use services and others were not protected against the risks associated with falls, medicines, choking and the behaviour of other people. Staff were not following guidance for the safe management of infections and COVID-19.
Must-do action 2 of 2
Must do
Well-led
Systems were not effective in identifying, monitoring and improving quality and safety of care. Risks were not managed safely and measures to mitigate risks not always identified. Staff skills and knowledge to carry out their roles was not effectively managed. Records were brief and inconsistent meaning effective monitoring of concerns and prevention of harm and abuse could not take place.
Regulation: Regulation 17 HSCA RA Regulations 2014 Good governance
⚠ Systems were not effective in identifying, monitoring and improving quality and safety of care. Risks were not managed safely and measures to mitigate risks not always identified. Staff skills and knowledge to carry out their roles was not effectively managed. Records were brief and inconsistent meaning effective monitoring of concerns …

Should-do actions (2)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 2
Should do
Safe
The provider should consider current guidance on recruitment procedures and staff working hours and take action to update their practice accordingly.
Should-do action 2 of 2
Should do
Safe
The provider should consider current guidance on hygiene and COVID-19 prevention measures and take action to update their practice accordingly. We have signposted the provider to resources to develop their approach.

Location details

CQC ID: 1-110906063
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
Region: East

Inspection report

Type: Focused inspection
Date: 22 June 2021
Rating: Requires Improvement
Actions: 2 must-do 2 should-do
AI-extracted 17 Feb 2026

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