Care Provided by Ivybank Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Ivybank Health Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Monica Farnham (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (25)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
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Ivybank Care Home Reviews (32)
9.4
Ivybank Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.374) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ivybank Care Home has 32 reviews.
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Review from Sharon B (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Website•
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How lucky am I to have my mum in Ivy Bank. I cannot fault anything. The care from the whole staff is amazing and so dedicated.
With this virus on at the moment it is worrying but I know that she is in the best possible hands and I have no need to worry.
With this virus on at the moment it is worrying but I know that she is in the best possible hands and I have no need to worry.
I cannot praise the staff enough. They are an amazing bunch. My mum is in safe hands.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very happy with Mum's care at Ivy Bank Residential Care Home. The staff are amazing. Residents are treated with respect at all times. I love that they have a 'resident of the day' system, where the main meal offered is a favourite of that resident and on a residents birthday. Activities are geared to that persons interests.
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Review from L H (Wife of Resident) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The moment the door opened, I knew my husband would be well treated. The staff are caring, kind, happy, helpful and treat the clients with dignity. The clients are well fed and always clean and tidy. The manager has been amazing. Nothing is too much trouble. I go home after visiting and know he is being looked after, he is happy, clean, well-fed and that's all I ask. Thank you Ivy Bank you all deserve a medal.
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Review from N J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Mum was very pleased with the care she received. She enjoyed her stay very much.
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Review from K W (Brother of Resident) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My sister has been in Ivy Bank for only six months, but on my visits, I have found the management and staff to be very helpful and friendly. There is a pleasant atmosphere and where possible residents are kept occupied. My sister has Dementia so has little awareness of where she is, but to quote her words - " I have never been happier".
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Review from J P (Regular Volunteer) published on 11 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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In my weekly visits to one of my parishioners, I have found her to be well-cared for and contented with her situation.
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Review from M L (Son of Resident) published on 10 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very satisfied with the care mum is receiving and the staff and management are very good.
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Review from T O (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My mum has been here for 5 years. The care and staff are excellent and look after my mum and dad when he visits.
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Review from G N (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My mum is happy here. Mum describes the food as perfect, she is vegetarian and well catered for. Mum also loves fish which is served quite often. She enjoys having her nails done and reading the paper. May I suggest a quiet room where residents can take their families on special occasions? Mum's room is always very clean and the house always smells lovely. Well done. 10/10.
A big thank you for all you do.
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Review from R D (Son of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My mum has been a resident since May 2016. She has been looked after very well. The caring staff to a very good job under a very difficult environment. The residents are treated as equals, tea and drinks are always on hand. Set meal times and entertainment for the residents. Visitors of residents are made very welcome by the staff. 24-hour care for the residents in very important.
Residents can have their hair, feet and nails done without going out.
Staff do an excellent job, worth their weight in gold.
Residents can have their hair, feet and nails done without going out.
Staff do an excellent job, worth their weight in gold.
Staff training ongoing, work in progress. Keep up the good work.
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Review from P L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The care is very good and the staff are very friendly and caring. The management are very approachable if there are any problems at all, they are solved very quickly.
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Review from John W (Brother of Resident) published on 21 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The home is very good. It is a very well looked after. The staff are great, they work hard and my brother is very happy here.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 December 2022Overall
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- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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