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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.
I moved my Dad to Ivydene from another local home as the former home would not allow garden visits and instead had constructed a Perspex booth which distressed my Dad greatly. Ivydene allows garden visits and conservatory visits if the weather is bad with all appropriate infection control measures and it is so much better. The face mask is a bit confusing for my Dad but he gets used to it. I am so glad I moved him and compared to what I read about other places via Rights for Residents Ivydene/Sanctuary seems to be doing a lot better than other places.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. It is wonderful to hear that our social distanced visits have been helpful, both for you and your father. We really appreciate your feedback. Best wishes, Fae.
The home came with a strong reputation that was entirely justified in our own experience of a short period of palliative nursing care. The management and all the staff supported our family from the moment we made contact in a friendly and effective way. Throughout my mother's stay, she enjoyed her care especially from the nurses and other care providers who invariably engaged her with compassion and the touch of humour that was vital.
My Nan passed away at the beginning of lockdown. On 7th July we went along to collect nans belongings which had been put into storage. On arrival, we saw 4 members of staff and none gave their condolences, we were then sent to the back door to be greeted by all belongings having been thrown into bags and boxes, no care had been given at this difficult time, then on asking where the wheelchair was to be told no idea. The caretaker was really helpful and went in search he returned to say another resident was sat in it, so the chair was passed back not in the most hygienic condition. All this was just the icing on the cake after several months of constant battles concerning Nan's care.
The home did a brilliant job caring for our mother in her final months. A laugh and a joke with the carers went a long way, and they were attentive to our needs as a family. The standard of care was maintained throughout, and Mum passed away peacefully and with dignity, for which we will always be grateful.
Thank you for your kind words about our home and team. They will really appreciate it. Best wishes, Fae.
My mother went into Ivydene in March 2020, from where she was living in the West Midlands. How I wished she had gone into Ivydene at least two years ago. The care and comfort she received were amazing and I will be eternally grateful for the staff and all they did for her, making her passing so lovely, as indeed it was. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words about our home, we are glad that she found a home in Ivydene. The staff will really appreciate your lovely feedback. Best wishes
Could not have chosen a better home, very pleased with all your staff, compassionate and professional. Very clean and easy-going - thank you.
Thank you for such a lovely review - The manager and the team will be so pleased to read your kind words. Best wishes.
Dad has settled well and is well cared for by sensitive and caring staff.
We are kept well updated with Dad's needs, any hospital appointments have been sorted by very efficient nurses, and contact has been made by them with regards to Dad's health and well-being requirements.
This gave us peace of mind.
Thank you to everyone at Ivydene, my family and I will be forever grateful to you all.
Thank you for your kind words about our team and home. The Home Manager and the team will really appreciate the time taken to review Ivydene. Best wishes
The rooms were clean, bright and everyone was most helpful.
Thank you for your kind words and scores. I will be sure to pass your lovely feedback onto the manager and the team; they will really appreciate it. Best wishes.
The caring staff all became friends and made us feel at home during his stay. I felt he was cared for with dignity, compassion and humour to jolly him along.
All of the staff from the manager to the handyman were kind and helpful. I thoroughly recommend this home.
Feedback for my mother's welfare is brilliant and she is 104 years old I am kept very well informed of her wellbeing.
The activities provided really help in keeping her mind active.
The management is superb.
Best wishes.
Knowing all this gives us peace of mind seeing as we live so far away, on ringing regularly to the home asking her health, the staff inform us, they are very helpful.
Dear Len, thank you for your review. I am pleased to hear how satisfied you are with the care provided to your mother, and as you say, being so far away this enables you to have good peace of mind knowing she is well cared for. Best wishes.
My Mother was treated with kindness, compassion and professionalism in her last few weeks of life. She was contented and at peace in Ivydene because all her needs were met. In addition, my daughter and I who were her principal carers previously felt well supported.
Dear Julia, thank you so much for your kind words about our team at Ivydene. I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, however I am glad to hear how well supported both she and you were throughout the process. Best wishes, Fae
My Mum became a resident at Ivydene in July 2018. During her stay, she received the very highest level of both nursing and domestic care delivered by a large team of very dedicated, compassionate and professional staff. The transition for my Mum from living independently to living in a nursing home was made in a sensitive and caring way, made possible by staff members who constantly displayed high levels of caring and respect for both Mum and her family. We, as a family, feel fortunate that Mum was able to spend the last part of her life in such a loving and comfortable environment. Thank you Sanctuary Care for your help and wonderful support.
Excellent home. Nothing is too much trouble. Residents are encouraged to participate in great activities. Today I've sung along to very good musical band of 10. Innovative and person-centred. Highly recommend. Three tire system of dementia, nursing and residential needs. Good.
The staff are excellent.
This is a friendly and well-run care home- we would have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
But the staff are what really sets Ivydene apart, they always make time for residents and visitors alike and listen to any concerns. I really admire them for their patience and understanding with the residents.
It is saddening enough to have a relative with dementia, but I am very thankful to know that my Dad is being really well cared for and that I have done the best I can for him in finding Ivydene.
We were visiting from Spain and my first impression on entering the residential home, firstly, a secure door so that no one had to wait for entry. Secondly, friendly staff and caring towards all of the home. Not to forget the food, tested hot and lovely. To be recommended.
Rooms are good. The home has a good feel, caring staff and very friendly, especially dementia staff. Food is not always age appropriate - I wonder how many residents want vegetarian food, garlic bread and tiramisu?
The most disappointing service is the laundry. Clothes lost, nothing ironed and not put in drawers in any order. Requests not followed - socks in net bag as an example.
Thank you for your lovely comments about our team. We offer a wide variety of choice at mealtimes with nutritional, home-cooked meat, vegetarian and fish dishes, as well as lighter meals. If our residents don’t fancy anything on the menu our chef is very happy to prepare something different. We...
My father has resided here for more than a year and is very happy with his new home. He is treated with care, respect, affection, kindness and considers all his needs are catered for. His health is looked after by professional and attentive nursing staff who appreciate both its physical and mental needs. He is afforded constant consideration to his daily amusements engaging in daily entertainment or watching TV. He enjoys the food provided for him and appreciates the chef and catering staff. On behalf of my Dad, thank you very much for the service you provide.
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.
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