About us
The Limes Residential Care Home has been caring for the elderly for over thirty years and has established an enviable reputation for excellent care.
Inspected by CQC in January 2020, The Limes received an overall rating of GOOD but was rated OUTSTANDING in Care. CQC said, “There is a strong emphasis at the home on the importance of supporting people to maintain their health, mobility and independence”.
Family is at the very heart of The Limes, originally opened by Alan and Angela Dewen, who were frustrated at their inability to find a residential care home with a real family feel for Alan’s parents, deciding there was only one option open to them, create their own and thus The Limes was born, with its first residents, Violet and Ted Dewen.
The Limes is now owned and run by Violet and Ted’s grandchildren, Myles and Alistair.
Myles Dewen
Dedicated to exceptional care for people with aged conditions, Myles, eldest son of Limes founders Alan and Angela, returned to the Limes in 2016 following a career in the Marine Industry. Myles has a warm relationship with our members and their families and a close involvement with the Limes team. Married to Joanna, Myles shares his passion for the outdoors with their two sons.
Alistair Dewen
Passionate about care and dedicated to improving the life of those less fortunate, Alistair, youngest son of Limes founders Alan and Angela, returned to the Limes in 2016 following 10 years working and living in Spain. Alistair is a keen conservationist who overseas the Limes reduced global footprint. Also, an amateur chef, he runs a keen eye over the Limes nutritional team.
Eleni Dove
When Eleni first became Registered Manager at the Limes in 2021, she was one of the youngest Managers to be registered in the UK. Nothing is too much trouble for Eleni, and nothing is unachievable. Solutions- based, a fast and practical thinker, Eleni is passionate about supporting our members to “live life to the full”, leading by example Eleni is a keen traveller and open to all of life’s experiences.
Joanna Dewen
Inspired to join the care industry by her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012. Joanna’s warm and empathetic nature ensures she effortlessly guides families through the process when enslisting care services, bringing ease and reassurance during what is often an emotional time. Married to Myles, they are bringing up their two boys Ted and Bertie on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
Our Values
Delivering person centred care to enable our members to live the lives they choose, the Limes endorses a holistic approach which is sensitive to the individual needs of every member and it encompasses our values of:
Privacy – The right of each members to be left alone and undisturbed whenever they wish and to see visitors in private.
Dignity – The understanding of a member’s needs and treating them with respect.
Rights – Keeping all basic human rights available to our members, including local and national electoral voting.
Independence – Allowing a member to take calculated risks, to make their own decisions and think and act for themselves.
Choice – Giving each member the opportunity to select for themselves from a range of alternative options.
Fulfilment – Enabling the member to realise their own aims and objectives and assist them in achieving those goals in all aspects of daily living.