Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home

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.

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.

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'.

Management staff were well in control and always helpful.

A huge, massive big thank you to all at Ivydene. x P

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.