Limetrees
Residential care home · Shrewsbury
Lime Trees, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6GY
Run by Ideal Carehomes (5) Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds66
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01743 583445
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Caring and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Limetrees
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-14574865724
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Limetrees
Residential, dementia and respite care are available at Limetrees, a purpose-built home near Shrewsbury town centre. The home has 66 private en-suite bedrooms, wheelchair-accessible rooms and care plans reviewed as needs change.
Daily life includes freshly made meals shaped around dietary needs and preferences, plus a café, cinema room and landscaped gardens. Residents can join organised activities or choose quieter time in their room or garden. The home also has a bar, hair salon and quiet lounges, with a team available around the clock.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Shrewsbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxbow ManorShrewsbury | 0.1 miles | |||
| Oxbow ManorShrewsbury | 0.1 miles | |||
| Abbey Care Direct LimitedShrewsbury | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maesbrook Nursing HomeShrewsbury | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| BriarfieldsShrewsbury | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Ideal Carehomes (5) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers CroftStoke-on-trent | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 66 private en-suite bedrooms
- Meals shaped around dietary needs
- Cinema, café and hair salon
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Lime Trees, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6GY
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Questions families ask
Do Lime Trees care home bedrooms have private en-suites?
Yes. All 66 bedrooms have a private en-suite wetroom with a sink, toilet and shower, and supported bathing is also available.
What types of care does Lime Trees offer?
They offer residential care, residential dementia care and respite care, with support tailored to each resident as an individual.
Does Lime Trees offer respite care or trial stays?
Yes. Respite care can support recovery after illness, injury or surgery, provide a short break for a full-time carer or act as a trial period before moving in.
What facilities can residents use at Lime Trees?
Residents can use a hair salon, café, cinema room, quiet lounges and landscaped gardens as part of the home’s facilities.
Does Lime Trees have an on-site hairdresser?
Yes. A professional hairdresser visits the home's salon regularly to provide residents with a range of hair services.
How much does Limetrees cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Limetrees for its weekly fee. As a guide, Shropshire council paid on average £918 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.