The Limes CHN
Care home in Birmingham
Operated by Firstcare (GB)
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Limes CHN is a care home in Birmingham providing residential care to 76 residents. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2021 report).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 January 2021 · Last inspected 8 December 2020
Inspectors found that people felt safe and that staff knew how to protect them from harm. Risks were assessed and followed, and the home worked with outside professionals such as district nurses and GPs to meet care needs. Staff described feeling supported and valued, and people and relatives spoke positively about the management team and staff.
- Safeguarding systems and processes were in place, and staff knew how to protect people from avoidable harm.
- Staff were recruited safely, there were enough of them to meet people's needs, and infection control procedures were followed.
- Medicines were given as prescribed, and regular quality checks, including spot and competency checks of staff, were carried out.
- Staff said they felt well supported, could speak to the management team at any time, and were confident that concerns would be acted on promptly.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1,449 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Birmingham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £814 |
| 2025 | £874 |
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Local health safety net
The Limes CHN is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST HEATH SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Firstcare (GB)
The Limes CHN is one of 3 homes run by Firstcare (GB) on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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