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Ivydene is proud to have received another Good CQC rating (April 2023) – achieving “Good” in every area.
The team gives the home its warm, family feel, with many staff having been here for over 10 years.
Following Sanctuary Care’s Enriching Lives Framework, the team focuses on six senses that help people feel fulfilled: achievement, belonging, continuity, significance, purpose and security. They take time to learn each resident’s life story and celebrate...
Care Provided by Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 57 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1299 and for nursing care £1535, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Gary Hood (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (101)
Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home has 101 reviews.
Washing & dressing in the morning appears to be getting later. Last week there was a day when she wasn't ready until 10.50 this is not really acceptable. It would be nice to see a menu a week in advance so we could help choose meals or bring an alternative in.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly value your comments and appreciate hearing about your experience. Your feedback helps us continue to provide a warm, supportive environment for our residents. Thank you again for your review.
I have always found the staff to be attentive, kind and good humoured. I always leave feeling that she is in safe hands and well supported. The home is always clean and tidy, and the staff are always on hand if I have any questions.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that our team's kindness, attentiveness and good humour have made such a positive difference. It's wonderful to know you feel your loved one is safe and well supported.
Our dad has been here for 8 weeks, and the care has been excellent throughout. All the carers have been kind, caring and attentive, making him feel comfortable and well looked after every day. The food has been excellent. Dad enjoyed it so much that he has put on two stone while being here. The nursing staff have been exceptional, patient and compassionate. We are very grateful to the whole team.
Thank you for sharing such kind feedback. We're delighted to hear your dad has enjoyed such a positive experience and felt comfortable and well cared for. It's wonderful to know our team's kindness, attentiveness and support have made such a difference, and that he's been enjoying the food so much too.
We are so appreciative of the excellent care Dad receives at Ivydene. All staff members are supportive, caring, friendly and knowledgable in their area of expertise and they have all formed positive relationships with him. Dad was welcomed and made to feel part of the Ivydene community as soon as he moved in (September 2025). The staff, facilities, food and activities are excellent. As a family we are kept informed of his wellbeing and any medical issues. We are completely at ease with the quality of care and lifestyle he is experiencing and receiving, knowing he is being safely looked after.
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear how welcomed and supported your dad has felt since joining the Ivydene community and that you feel reassured by the care, communication and experiences he receives. It means a great deal to know his wellbeing and happiness are bringing peace of mind to your family.
Margie has been at Ivydene for 3 1/2 years. Has always been treated with courtesy & respect. Ivydene is always spotless and the staff are amazing.
My mother moved into Ivydene in Sept 2025. As a whole family we have been nothing other than been blown away by the carer and support we all have received. Everyone we have come across have such genuine care for the residents and their families going that extra mile and giving 110% at all times.The entertainment, outings, food and general enthusiasm is amazing. Mum's room is beautifully clean and every need is met. Mum has a new lease of life and as a family we do too! We cannot thank enough.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review. We're delighted to hear your mother has settled in so well and that you and your family feel supported. It's fantastic to know the activities, food and care have made such a positive difference. We truly value your kind words and look forward to continuing to provide the best experience for your mum.
Have been impressed with the care there. All the staff take in looking after my husband.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased our team's care and support have made a positive difference for your husband.
I think its a very nice place and everyone is so kind and helpful. I thank you for looking after little Wendy.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear you feel our home is a welcoming place and that our team has been kind and supportive.
My late husband was a resident in Ivydene for over 2 years. The care both of us received was second to none. He was treated with kindness, respect and with the utmost care. For me the staff became a second family. I miss the Home and staff. It is a wonderful home and nobody should have ant reservations about placing a loved one there.
Thank you for sharing such heartfelt words. We're honoured to know the care and support provided made a meaningful difference for both of you. It's wonderful to hear this created a home where you felt part of the family.
My dad came to Ivydene after a very bad fall and needed better care. He came from hospital 1 week ago but we so wished he was here years ago. The rare professionalism, friendliness is absolutely amazing. My worries are over and our dad just feels so safe. Thank you to everyone for the quick move.
Thank you for sharing such heartfelt feedback. We're delighted to know your dad feels safe and cared for, and that our team's professionalism and friendliness have made such a positive difference. It's wonderful to hear the move was smooth and reassuring for you and your family. We're committed to providing the highest standard of care every day.
My husband was at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home from October 2024 until July 2025. The care he received there was exceptional and I and my family are so grateful to them all. Everyone was always so friendly and caring and I always felt reassured that the home would ring me if there was any cause for concern. From the nurses, carers, cleaners and receptionists my husband certainly got the best care.
Thank you for your kind words. Were so pleased to hear your husband received exceptional care and that you felt supported throughout his time with us. Your appreciation means a great deal to our whole team.
I am very impressed with the way the staff interact with my husband and residents. They are very kind, attentive & considerate, they genuinely care about the residents wellbeing. The home is very clean & organised & has a happy atmosphere. As soon as you enter the home, you are made welcome by a very kind and helpful receptionist. I would not hesitate to recommend Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home. Thank you.
Ivydene cared for my late mother for the last few years of her life. She had been in three care homes prior to Ivydene and in my opinion Ivydene was by far the best. I know my mother's needs were varied, due in part to her dementia and difficulties with speech and communication, requiring complete care from the staff, who were patient, kind and friendly, both to her and our family. In the last weeks of her life, in particular a young man called Phil was really caring. A cleaner, present in the final weeks was lovely, she would always speak to us, and our mother even though she knew she was unlikely to receive a response. There was another member of staff that stood out. However all the staff were kind and friendly. My mother had a clean, bright and airy room that had a lovely outlook over the pretty garden, it was sad that she wasn't able to appreciate it. It was comforting knowing that the home is in good condition and well managed.
Thank you for your heartfelt review. We're truly grateful to have cared for your mother and are touched by your kind words about our team. It's comforting to know that you felt supported and that your mother was in a clean, peaceful environment. Your feedback means a great deal to all of us at Ivydene.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. The team will be touched to read your kind words and delighted to hear that your mum feels so at home at Ivydene. Our home manager and his team are dedicated to creating a warm, family-like environment where residents receive care that is truly person...
I have been visiting Ivydene regularly and never once have been disappointed. The courtesy of the staff, the never-ending cleaning, and the serenity of the guests are really extraordinary. The guests are very well looked after, well nourished, always clean and smiling. I am grateful to have such house in our village. Well done to one and all.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the dedication of our staff and the warm, caring environment at Ivydene. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
1. The food I cannot highlight the numerous meals all are fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone.
2. We are so pleased with the care and support we receive.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Ivydene. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the home-cooked meals and find them so fantastic. We're equally delighted that you're so happy with the care and support you receive, the team will be delighted to read your kind words. Your review means so much - thank you.
Ivydene has provided wonderful care, support, entertainment and compassion to both my parents throughout this year. It has been a great comfort to us knowing that our parents are so well cared for. Ivydean is a wonderful place filled with very special staff who provide a very safe and happy home.
Thank you for your heartfelt review. We're so pleased to hear that your parents are so well cared for and supported at Ivydene. Knowing we've provided comfort and peace of mind to your family means so much to us. Our team are certainly very special and are truly dedicated to creating a happy home, so your kind words will be greatly appreciated, thank you.
I was pleasantly surprised that Ivydene was such a happy and welcoming home. All the staff were friendly, kind and very caring.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you feel Ivydene is such a warm and welcoming home. Our team is dedicated to providing a friendly, caring environment, and it means a lot to us that they have made such a positive impression on you.
However, he is very happy at Ivydene! He has an exceptional relationship with all the staff, they treat him with the utmost respect and dignity. He really enjoys the food, especially his daily full English breakfast.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that your father is so happy and well-cared for at Ivydene. It's wonderful to hear that our team has built such a lovely relationship with him, ensuring he feels so comfortable. We're glad he enjoys the food, especially his daily full English breakfast. We appreciate your kind words and trust in our care.
Ivydene is a new purpose-built facility, light, bright and cheerful. Its staff are marvellous - caring, helpful and endlessly positive. Nothing is too much trouble, and they are sympathetic and flexible in response to any request.
My brother doesn't rate the food, but this has more to do with his fussiness than any major deficiency.
Overall, I am delighted with the care he is receiving at Ivydene.
Thank you for your heartfelt review for Ivydene, the team will be touched to read your kind words about the care they provide. Our chef is always happy to provide alternative choices if our residents dont fancy whats on the menu and is looking forward to chatting through some different options with your brother.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 April 2023Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 16 Feb 2026
The team and residents at Sanctuary Care’s Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home in Ivybridge are celebrating after proudly achieving Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status. This prestigious accreditation recognises the not-for-profit...
- 15 Nov 2024
A talented chef from our care home in Ivybridge, Devon has cooked his way to victory in Sanctuary Care’s annual ‘MasterChef’ competition. Joe Fower, Assistant Chef at Ivydene Residential and...
- 16 Oct 2024
When Nicky arrived at Ivydene, she was seriously ill and had lost a huge amount of weight. She never imagined she would recover, let alone live to experience the new...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (3)

Jake has been with us for over two years and absolutely loves spending time with our residents, enriching their lives with engaging activities.

“The staff here are absolutely fantastic, I could sing their praises all day!
"It's nice to be able to be around the residents at Ivydene. It’s like I’ve got 55 nans and grandads! It gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.”

I have been a Registered Manager for the last 9 years in Dementia Care, Diagnostic imaging (PET-CT), and Nursing Complex Care, as well as a short period recently as an Operations Manager for a small care group. In my spare time, I volunteer as a Community First Responder for at least 12 hours a week to respond on behalf of the Southwest Ambulance Service Trust. I live in Mary Tavy with my partner Claire, and we have roughly 30 animals, so "spare time" isn't really a thing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home
What types of Care is Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home have?
There are 55 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home to the centre of Ivybridge?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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