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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.
Some fabulous carers and nurses.
We are so impressed with everything about Ivydene Nursing Home and could not fault it in any way. The staff are caring and show endless patience and kindness towards my father-in-law and all of the residents. The activities coordinator plans a wonderful selection of entertainment, ranging from bingo, a Spanish afternoon, donkey visits, puzzles, handicrafts and music quizzes from certain eras.... the list is endless. The dining room is beautifully presented, with a daily menu and excellent food. The 'suites' are sunny, clean and have pleasant views. The staff keep us informed of any developments or GP visits, which we really appreciate. There is a wonderfully happy atmosphere whenever we visit the home and the gardens are Quite simply, we truly believe Ivydene is the best Care/ Nursing Home in the entire country. Indeed, we often say it's more like a 5-star hotel. We cannot praise the staff and management more highly and would recommend Ivydene to anyone looking for care.
My wife has been at Ivydene for some two years. It is by far the best home I have seen in the area; modern and purpose-built. A highly professional care home. The staff are numerous, friendly, caring and perhaps above all they treat the residents with consideration and respect.
They are always ready to listen to residents and visitors. They show interest and every kindness regardless of any time pressures they may be under.
It is difficult for anyone to see their relative with dementia but the staff and atmosphere at Ivydene make the situation at Ivydene as comfortable and uplifting as possible. I am confident that my fathers care needs are being more than met.
Our mother was admitted for palliative care having suffered a catastrophic heart attack. She was in Ivydene for five weeks before she died. She was treated with dignity, kindness and friendliness at all times by the staff. Any queries regarding her health or care were answered as soon as was possible and ensured Mum was not in pain. Every member of staff we met during that time was helpful and responsive. The atmosphere in the home is positive and upbeat.
Whilst every member of staff was positive, kind, compassionate and friendly towards Mum and to us as a family, the exceptional quality of the senior nurses gave us peace of mind and comfort at a tremendously difficult time in our lives. Though when complimented, the reply was "I am just part of a team". Yes; a fabulous team at that.
To anyone who is struggling with the idea of entrusting your nearest and dearest to a care home... we would, from our experience, thoroughly recommend Ivydene. They really do 'care'.
Activities for residents were generally well considered and attended, encouraged by staff. Meals were appreciated by out relative.
Although "teatime" looked uninspiring and uninteresting.
Management staff were well in control and always helpful.
We could not be any happier with the level of care and service my father received from every member of staff.
The management, reception, nursing, all carers young and older, male and female, night and day, cleaning, catering, maintenance, activities and the lovely ladies in the laundry room all played a huge part in making the last three months of my father's life as good as it was possibly going to get.
My father had Vascular dementia, I found the caring team to be knowledgeable and understanding of all the last stages of my father's dementia. This made my family and I feel comfortable in leaving him in the home and in safe hands.
Most of all, Ivydene Care Home felt like home, the staff were like a family and included us as though we were part of their family. It made a very difficult time a lot more bearable.
A huge, massive big thank you to all at Ivydene. x P
We were impressed with the management on the premises. Never at any point did we feel uninformed about mother's condition. The building itself was clean and tidy and was bright and airy.
If anyone is looking for somewhere to receive nursing care I would confidently recommend Ivydene Residential Nursing Home.
Walking into the care home I was greeted with a very warm atmosphere, the carers very happy and helpful, even the chef comes out to check if the residents meals were OK, a nice touch. The place is bright and sunny with a nice garden residents can sit in, overall a very nice place.
My 100 yr old vascular dementia suffering mother has been managed very well at home for over 10 years (diagnosed severely mentally disabled in 2002). However it was agreed we could no longer continue to give her the quality of care she deserves. I myself am well into my 8th decade and although I'd always promised never to 'put her in a home' I felt I had no choice. I had been to Ivydene, plus several other Care homes, in early March but immediately recognised that Ivydene was the one for Mum. She went with almost violent reluctance but the reception was so kind, caring and appropriate she finally went in like a little lamb. After a somewhat difficult few days (for all) she has now settled extremely well thanks to the wonderful staff and management. She has had her first shower in years and her finger nails are beautiful. I have complete confidence in them and would unhesitatingly recommend Ivydene to anyone unfortunate enough to need such care.
My wife was in this care home for 2 years. The last month end of life care was made special by the love and care of the staff. My wife died 21/2/16 had MS and vascilar dementia. The care at this home for every resident is exceptional all the staff from the youngest to the oldest where so caring and compassionate. My wife felt at home and with dementia relied heavily on staff for daily routine. I cannot speak to highly of this home, and got to know the staff like extended family. Thank you.
My mum was in Ivydene for a week in October 2015 for respite care, she was very hesitant at first but came home with nothing but praise for the home and the staff. She then returned in November 2015 but sadly passed away on December 6th 2015. The staff there were so compassionate and caring, so respectful. The manager was lovely nothing was too ,much trouble and the nurse was outstanding, polite and compassionate and one of the carers was just an angel. My mum just loved her. We are so very grateful and blessed to have had such a team looking after mum.
My wife spent her final week in Ivydene Care Home. I am so grateful to all the staff there. They all worked as a team but 3 people stand out. I could not have wished for a better place form wife to be in. So much love, compassion and respect was shown by all. I am so blessed to have met them all. Thank you.
My dear sister-in-law moved into this wonderful home after a really bad experience in a previous home. The manager and staff are marvellous, kind, caring and helpful. My sister-in-law settled in there so well, and was looked after in every way expertly. Unfortunately my sister-in-law got sick and passed away while at the home, but the staff looked after her right to the end in a caring and sensitive professional way. This home is marvellous. Thank you
The staff are professional, caring and kind, this combination is so very precious.
Thank you to the Ivydene Team for all your hard work and care, we are truly grateful.
I would like to say my Aunt went into Ivydene to be looked after because she was dying of cancer. On the day of her death a lovely lady was there being supportive and kind as she had been all through my aunts care. On the night she died a young lady was there helping and supporting me, her kindness was amazing, also the manager and the lady on reception desk always had a welcome smile.
The staff at this home have been excellent in the care of my aunty, the nurse was always there to give a hug when things were bad and the lady at the reception desk was always smiling and gave a warm welcome. The one person that was outstanding was the lady that stayed with us and supported us right up until the end with a hug. When the time came and my aunt passed away she was outstanding every day when I went there the whole staff always took the time to give a cheery hello, it is a very warm and inviting place to be and we cant thank the manager and her staff enough.
My father-in-law was admitted to Ivydene for end of life care. Although he was there for only two weeks, in that time I was very impressed with all the aspects of Ivydene that I witnessed, in particular the ethos and welcome, care and support for residents and their families, and the quality of the staff were all excellent. My father-in-law could not have been better cared for in his last days.
The care and compassion shown by staff to my father who was admitted in the final stage of his life was exemplary. We were always greeted with a cheery smile and kept informed.
We couldn't have found a better place for my brother-in-law to spend his last few days, the staff cared for him as if he was a member of their family, went beyond the call of duty, gave my sister support and comfort.
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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