The Limes
Residential care home · Dunstable
Cumberland Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5BW
Run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited
- OutstandingCQC · Oct 2024
- 9.2Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01582 946229
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 1 October 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Limes
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-12111333205
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Limes
The Limes is a residential care home in Dunstable (Central Bedfordshire), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 6 residents. It is run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dunstable
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Spencer HouseHoughton Regis | 0.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Rosalyn HouseDunstable | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Redwood Reablement UnitDunstable | 0.2 miles | |||
| Sharnbrook Care Home LimitedDunstable | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashton LodgeDunstable | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Care HomeLuton | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC in the effective, caring and well-led key questions (inspection of 1 October 2024).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Cumberland Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5BW
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Questions families ask
How much does The Limes cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Limes for its weekly fee. As a guide, Central Bedfordshire council paid on average £993 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Limes whether it takes residents funded by Central Bedfordshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.