
It was truly a home from home and I was always confident of their outstanding careAngie S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Their sheer dedication is truly admirable. They all make this home a very special place.S L(Sister of Resident/Service User)


It was truly a home from home and I was always confident of their outstanding careAngie S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Their sheer dedication is truly admirable. They all make this home a very special place.S L(Sister of Resident/Service User)


Ivybank House is a welcoming residential care home set in Bath, offering residents stunning views across the surrounding countryside.
The home provides personalised care in a warm, supportive environment where residents are encouraged to feel truly at home. Bedrooms can be personalised with treasured belongings and furniture, helping residents maintain a sense of familiarity and comfort.
The experienced and compassionate team of care staff work closely together to deliver high-quality, person-centred...
Care Provided by Ivybank House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 43 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Please contact the home to organise an assessment with one of our experienced clinical leads.
We can then give an accurate average weekly fee.
Contact Ivybank House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Person in charge
- Zendrel Moore (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (37)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (14)
Ivybank House Reviews (89)
Ivybank House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.715) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ivybank House has 89 reviews.
I have been a resident in Ivybank for 5-months and am being extremely well cared for. I came here because I was no longer able to live alone (my husband is in a care home, but not this one). Until I am completely fit again, I shall continue to stay here where I am happy.
The staff are very kind and helpful. Very good. My brother is very happy here.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. We hope to see you again soon.
On a negative note: I am alarmed at the length of time the lift has been broken - since before Christmas - 52 days ago - and counting!
My father in law is in an upstairs room in a wheelchair and is now unable to access the ground floor. This is totally unacceptable. He now hardly leaves his room. It has and continues to have a detrimental effect on his mental and physical health and well-being. It is just terrible!
He can not eat in the dining room. He can not join in with any of the activities that he used to love in the lounge area downstairs. He can no longer socialise. Most of the time - day and night is now spent in his room.
How awful would we feel if this was us!
As our lift was recently out of use, alternative arrangements were made for the small number of residents that were affected, with meals and activities being held in...
The staff are always friendly, helpful and caring. The atmosphere is not one of a care home it is more like someone's large house. The food is lovely. The laundry is a little iffy sometimes towels are removed and not replaced and loo roll has been absent!
Thank you for your comments about Ivybank House Care Home. We appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and letting us know how we are doing. We have acknowledged the concerns you have, and the improvements you have suggested to better the home. If you would like to discuss any concerns directly, please reach out to us at the home. Thanks again
My mother is very happy at Ivybank, she is treated with dignity and kindness. She loves her room with its view overlooking the car park as she can see what is going on. The food is excellent and well balanced. Thank you for caring for her so well.
Mum is very happy at Ivybank and feels safe and secure. The staff are always welcoming and friendly, nothing it soo much trouble. She looks forward to the activities in the afternoons which are fantastic.
It is with admiration and gratitude I congratulate Ivybank's manager and the entire staff team on keeping the home virtually covid free throughout the past year and a half. Despite the extra work, this coronavirus has caused I have appreciated the manager's regular updates on what whole situation and have been very grateful to the senior staff for keeping me informed of any matters relating to my sister's health. The manager and her senior team are very caring, competent and approachable and respond to any matters raised quickly and with understanding when and wherever possible. My sister is totally dependent on the staff, she is non-ambulant and needs two staff and the hoist to move her for her every need. she gets extremely frustrated with not being able to do anything for herself and as such is not the easiest person to care for, but the main staff meet her needs with patience and understanding. Ivybank has a wonderful activities and entertainments programme provided by the dedicated coordinator and her team. During this pandemic, they have been as busy as ever. I have been amazed by the variety of themes and ideas which they have entertained and simulated the residents for those that wish to take part.
I have lived here for a long time. Everyone is kind and caring. I enjoy my meals, and I am cared for very well. I like the people that look after me, and I get help with things. I feel safe, and I'm happy.
Excellent, nothing but kindness shown by all carers very considerate, thoughtful. Nothing is too much trouble.
All the staff have been extremely helpful and kind, especially in these trying times when Covid rules seem to change on a regular basis. Covid measures and monitoring of visits are extremely well run. Mum tells me the food is really nice.
It's a lovely place and I feel safe and I haven't got anything to worry about. The only problem I have is getting in and out of the toilet with my walking frame I find it too small.
I feel completely satisfied that Dad is in such a friendly caring environment - definitely home from home! All the staff are friendly any problems with Dad's care are addressed immediately. The food is amazing and activities are so beneficial for dad's stimulation. I know that dad is happy at Ivybank. He tells me he is looked after very well and the staff are lovely. Thank you to all the staff at Ivybank. You are all amazing.
I cannot recommend Ivybank highly enough. Mum has been at Ivybank for more than 3 years and has received excellent care throughout. From the dedicated and diligent care team to the excellent kitchen staff producing restaurant quality food. From the activities department delivering imaginative and varied entertainment, quizzes and trips out, to the meticulous maintenance and grounds team maintaining the beautiful house and stunning gardens. Residents are treated as individuals at all times and treated with patience, empathy and good humour. I can't thank the staff enough for what they have achieved with Mum - her beaming smile in so many Ivybank photos is a testament to how well she is cared for and how happy Mum is on a day to day basis. Ivybank particularly impressed during the pandemic - keeping the home covid free and communicating very regularly with families.
Mum has been a resident here for many years. Her care and the kindness shown to her is second to none. There have been several staff changes but never changing the compassion and care to the residents. The home is well run and nothing is too much trouble if requested staff always listen and try to help. We are always kept well informed of any changes in mum or if any events are happening in the home. The staff are friendly and we feel at ease with them. The manager is most helpful and we can talk with her about mum and know that anything we request will be dealt with if possible. I can't thank Ivybank enough for the wonderful care given to mum and the way as a family we are always made welcome so nice to know mum is happy.
My mother has been at IVybank since November 2019. The staff have always been friendly and have seen to all her needs. Covid hit, I had great peace of mind knowing mum is well looked after. The activities are brilliant and the staff work hard to include everyone. My mother loves to knit and sew and they have encouraged her to keep up these activities. It says a lot when you think they have kept everyone safe and Covid free.
I couldn't ask for better or more, I have every comfort one not could ask for more. Everyone is so considerate and very helpful. This is my home now and I am so lucky to be here.
Mobility very poor, needs care staff to encourage a lot more walking with a member of the care team. Lost a lot of confidence since hip fracture.
Thank you for your review. Our Magic Moments Club aims to help our residents to love every day and is varied to provide interesting activities for mind, body and soul. Understandably, not every resident wants to participate. We will encourage participation, but respect resident’s wishes if they do...
Overall, we are very pleased with the way my mum is looked after at Ivybank House. She is always very happy when I visit. The staff have done an excellent job at keeping Covid out of the home. If we do have any issues they are dealt with promptly and we are always kept informed.
Mum arrived having been seriously ill in the hospital. Since arrival, she has been treated with a professional, holistic team who made sure all her needs were met with a genuine sense of pride in their care. Mum is the happiest I have seen her for some time. She is really enjoying and participating in all the varied activities. She is relaxed and has told me nothing is too much trouble for the staff when looking after me. As her daughter, I feel very confident that Mum is receiving excellent care.
Thank you we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Ivybank House Care Home was so positive. All of our team are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
My mum was discharged from the hospital to Ivybank four weeks ago. The staff have been so friendly in settling her in, so much so, Mum this she is in a hotel and would like to stay here permanently. She is engaging in activities, something she wasn't confident to do previously and has been shown such kindness and care whilst allowing Mum to protect her dignity. Thank you for all you do in helping Mum to adjust to the nest stage in life.
Thank you, Gael, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Ivybank House Care Home was so positive. All of our team are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 September 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 23 July 2026Please contact the Home for additional details.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Ivybank House
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Ivybank House
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Zendrel is excited to join the team at such a positive time for the home and is looking forward to building on this strong foundation. Zendrel is a passionate believer in person-centred care, where residents are front and centre of decisions about how they are cared for. Ensuring that all residents continue to enjoy meaningful life experiences and remain as independent as possible.
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