
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.
My mother enjoyed her time at Ivybank. The staff were caring, thorough and encouraging at all times. We, as a family, were so pleased with the care given to Mother.
Our aunty and uncle came here to Ivybank House 4 years ago. Both very unsure but they both were made welcome and soon settled in. all staff were very helpful when our uncle died. Made my auntie happier when she had to move to a different room. Staff were there for support and were very caring. Staff were always friendly.
Our aunt and uncle came to Ivybank House four years ago and our uncle passed away a year ago. By his own admission, he had enjoyed three very happy years at Ivybank House!
Our aunt was then brilliantly supported and cared for by the staff here until she passed away a couple of weeks ago.
The home is a wonderful place - as soon as you walk in you feel as though arms surround you in care.
We have friends who know other homes - but to us - Ivybank House is the gold class and staff here are real gems. Thank you so much to all of you.
I was very pleased with the reception I received. Everyone looks very happy while they work. Would very much use your services again if needed.
Ivybank House did my Dad the world of good. He was only in for 6 weeks and they made him 100% better. Everything about the home was fantastic.
The staff were all amazing and nothing was ever too much trouble.
Excellent care. All carers diligent, kind and respectful. We cannot sing their praises highly enough. Thank you.
Excellent respite care received. Wonderful care home. All carers are amazing!
Laundry: More care needs to be taken to keep individuals items of clothing together.
Very caring and approachable staff. The manager and assistant manager were always happy to help with anything. Caring staff could not have done more to help my mum both when she first arrived and later when she became poorly. A lovely home with very good food. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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.
News (0) & Events (0)
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Ivybank House
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Ivybank House
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ivybank House.
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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