- Independent mental health service
The Limes
Assessment report published 15 April 2026
Contents
Ratings
Our view of the service
The Limes hospital provide long stay/rehabilitation inpatient mental health wards for working age adults.
The Limes is an 18-bedded Level 2 mental health inpatient rehabilitation service that provides care and treatment for men who have an identified mental health rehabilitation need.
Level 2 rehabilitation provides specialised services focused on restoring function and independence for patients with moderate to complex needs, preparing them for a return to the community. This includes people who may also have a learning disability, and who may have a diagnosis of autism or personality disorder (PD).
The Limes is in the village of Langwith, Nottinghamshire, and situated just a short walk from local amenities. With public transportation readily available, patients built confidence in using the local bus and train networks.
The service registered with the CQC in January 2010 and provides the following regulated activities:
Assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
The service had a Registered Manager.
We visited the following service as part of the assessment:
The Limes – long stay/rehabilitation inpatient mental health wards for working age adults – 18 beds.
At this assessment we assessed 1 assessment service group: long stay or rehabilitation mental health wards for working age adults.
We visited The Limes on 24 and 25 March 2026.
At the time of our assessment, the service was supporting 16 patients’.
We assessed all 33 quality statements across the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. The service was last inspected in May 2022 and was rated Good. Following this assessment, the rating has remained Good.
Staff provided care and treatment that was safe. The environment was clean, well-maintained, and fit for purpose. Environmental risks, including ligature points, were effectively identified, assessed, and mitigations were in place. Staff completed comprehensive risk assessments for patients and reviewed them regularly.
Care and treatments were consistently delivered in line with national guidance and best practice, to ensure the service achieved consistent outcomes for patients. Patient’s had access to a wide range of specialist support tailored to their individual needs. Staff were well trained and supported through supervision and appraisals, which enabled them to deliver high-quality, innovative care. The multidisciplinary team worked effectively together and maintained strong, proactive partnerships with external professionals to ensure continuity of care and the best possible outcomes.
Patients using the service were treated with kindness, compassion, and respect. Staff actively promoted dignity, independence, and personal choice, ensuring they remained central to, and involved in all decisions about their care. Patients told us they always felt supported to understand their rights and stay in control of their wellbeing.
There was effective leadership in place. Leaders were visible, supportive, and promoted a positive culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the service.