Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- For a maximum of 33 Service Users
The home is clean, well presented, warm and airy. The staff are helpful, caringP D(Sister of Resident/Service User)
The residents are regularly entertained and engaged with various types of activitiesSteve C(Son of Resident/Service User)
The entrance hall is always attractive, displaying seasonal themes or relevant calendar events,Andrea B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The home is clean, well presented, warm and airy. The staff are helpful, caringP D(Sister of Resident/Service User)
The residents are regularly entertained and engaged with various types of activitiesSteve C(Son of Resident/Service User)
The entrance hall is always attractive, displaying seasonal themes or relevant calendar events,Andrea B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Ivy Lodge “where you feel at home… not in a home”: This is a motto at the heart of the home’s philosophy. A caring team understand how worrying and stressful it can be to move into a new home but they work with residents and their families to help them settle in whilst at the same time encouraging them to lead an independent life around the dignified, compassionate and person...
Ivy Lodge “where you feel at home… not in a home”: This is a motto at the heart of the home’s philosophy. A caring team understand how worrying and stressful it can be to move into a new home but they work with residents and their families to help them settle in whilst at the same time encouraging them to lead an independent life around the dignified, compassionate and person centred care provided.
Ivy Lodge is formerly an Edwardian farm house, the building has undergone extensive development and has been recently refurbished to provide light, spacious and comfortable accommodation of a very high standard.
A warm, dedicated and long serving team of carers are totally committed to the well-being of residents and actively encourage and help them to lead full and independent lives.
Carers ensure a full range of stimulating activities is provided from crafts classes and sing-alongs to theatre trips and excursions to local places of interest.
A dedicated GP from the local surgery conducts a regular surgery within the home and both Chiropodists and opticians visit regularly.
The kitchen provides delicious food with the emphasis on traditional cooking and home baking using the best seasonal produce available.
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Care Provided by Ivy Lodge
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Person in charge
- Lisa Walbridge (Registered Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
Ivy Lodge Reviews (65)
8.9
Ivy Lodge has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.939) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ivy Lodge has 65 reviews.
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Review from M S (Niece of Resident) published on 2 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
In my experience of more than 7 years I find the home to be a small, sociable and friendly place. It is well looked after as are the residents with activities, caring staff looking after everyone well, the rooms are well decorated and the approach through the garden which is well kept give a...
In my experience of more than 7 years I find the home to be a small, sociable and friendly place. It is well looked after as are the residents with activities, caring staff looking after everyone well, the rooms are well decorated and the approach through the garden which is well kept give a welcoming atmosphere.
Review from M D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
I am very happy with the care my mother receives. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My mother is happy there. There are activities every week and the residents are taken out on trips to gardens, garden centres, theatre trips. The home has a homely feel and relaxed atmosphere.
I am very happy with the care my mother receives. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My mother is happy there. There are activities every week and the residents are taken out on trips to gardens, garden centres, theatre trips. The home has a homely feel and relaxed atmosphere.
Review from Carol A (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
Excellent care home. Only 33 residents, very cosy and staff and management do a great job.
Excellent care home. Only 33 residents, very cosy and staff and management do a great job.
Review from Julia B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
I would like to express my appreciation and give my whole hearted approval of the care my father receives at Ivy Lodge. He first became a resident there in June 2015 after becoming quite frail and after much soul searching from my sister, brother and myself we reluctantly agreed to our father going...
I would like to express my appreciation and give my whole hearted approval of the care my father receives at Ivy Lodge. He first became a resident there in June 2015 after becoming quite frail and after much soul searching from my sister, brother and myself we reluctantly agreed to our father going in a home! How pleased and relieved we are now when we chose Ivy Lodge. The care and attention dad receives is second to none and nothing is too much trouble from the wonderful, caring team of carers there. Cleanliness is a priority and the home is immaculate. The choice of food that dad has is wonderfully prepared and varied, he has put 2 stone in weight on while being there. A sign of his contentment we feel. Entertainment and trips on the mini bus are also a welcome addition to enhancing dad's time at Ivy Lodge. Stately homes, National rail museum and theatre trips are regularly on the itinerary. I have no hesitation in recommending Ivy Lodge for the care of your loved ones.
Review from A G (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2015 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Ivy Lodge is an excellent residential home. It provides a safe and secure home for the elderly and the staff cannot be praised highly enough for their care, patience and empathy. The home is beautifully decorated and has an extremely high standard of cleanliness. There has been an increase in...
Ivy Lodge is an excellent residential home. It provides a safe and secure home for the elderly and the staff cannot be praised highly enough for their care, patience and empathy. The home is beautifully decorated and has an extremely high standard of cleanliness. There has been an increase in the activities provided for the residents which gives them something to look forward to and keeps their minds active. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 June 2022Overall
Good
Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 October 2026Please contact the Home for additional details.
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