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Registered nurses are available on shift 24 hours a day, offering reassurance that clinical needs can be managed and responded to promptly whenever they arise.
The home is proud to have achieved the Platinum Award for the Gold Standards...
Care Provided by Ivelhurst Nursing Home Ltd
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 58 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All fees are dependent on level of needs and these will be pre assessed prior to admission.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ivelhurst Nursing Home Ltd for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ivelhurst Nursing Home Ltd 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
Owner
- Ivelhurst Nursing Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- James Dale (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
Visiting
- 24/7
Parking
- On site Car Park
Ivelhurst Nursing Home Ltd Reviews (54)
Ivelhurst Nursing Home Ltd has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.628) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ivelhurst Nursing Home Ltd has 54 reviews.
Since admission, Mum has been treated with respect and kindness. Her personal hygiene needs are well cared for. The catering is home-cooked and has the right portion size and frequency to encourage a small, mature appetite. The rooms, although, some are small and don’t all offer views, are kept very clean and well furnished if required. Mum bought lots of personal furniture and effects from home.
The staff are welcoming and professional, communicating with respect and affection. I’m so pleased that sadly, as my mother needed full-time care eventually, she came to Ivelhurst.
Thank you so much for your kind words. One of the benefits that we are able to provide is the option for residents to move from residential to nursing without having to move to another home. We appreciate your feedback regarding your experience at Ivelhurst.
Increase in activities in recent months has been good to see. Family kept informed of any changes. Really pleased with this care home - thank you.
Thank you for your kind words about your experience at Ivelhurst. We appreciate all feedback from the families of our wonderful residents.
Dad's memory is not as good as it used to be, but he doesn't get embarrassed because he is not corrected all the time.
Thank you for your kind words; we are glad that your dad is happy here at Ivelhurst. It is our pleasure to care for him.
When we have had an issue eg: the light in the bedroom, it was seen to after the second time we reported it.
Our only concern, which is no doubt due to staff being stretched has been lack of supervision if she eats meals in her room.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will take your comments positively and will use this review to help improve our service to all of our residents.
All staff offer kind service, respecting dignity. They all go the extra mile to meet individual needs. Staff offer reassurance and support to those with dementia to help them understand the interventions carried out.
Thank you for your kind words about your experience of the care provided to your loved one at Ivelhurst.
Mum took a while to settle in as this was her first experience of a nursing home. The staff are mostly very kind, gentle and considerate; however, they do not always take the time to listen/understand when she talks to them. It is very clean and well-maintained, and the food is excellent. I think it is expensive; however, I am certain Mum is happy and safe.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We have taken your comments positively and we are so glad that your mum feels safe with us at Ivelhurst.
My dad has been in Ivelhurst for almost a year and he seems happy and content. The staff have a very difficult job but are always friendly and helpful. Dad is treated with respect and dignity and well cared for.
Thank you for your kind review of Ivelhurst Nursing Home.
I was always kept informed of any problems with my wife's health and involved in any decisions that needed to be made.
I was able to visit my wife as often as I wished, to have lunch with her and to stay as long as I wanted. I got to know all the members of the staff, and they were all very friendly. It felt as if I was visiting my family, was the friendly welcome I received. My thanks to all the staff at Ivelhurst Nursing Home for the loving care my wife received and your friendship with me.
Thank you for your lovely, kind words about your experience whilst your wife was staying. You are always welcome to visit Ivelhurst at any time.
The room is well kept and clean.
She can be awkward and demanding at times. Regardless the staff attend to her every need bringing her meals to her room as well as regular tea and biscuits. The staff are always smiling and create a very welcoming and caring atmosphere.
Visiting hours are extensive starting at 11:00 through to 19:00, excluding the lunch time period 12:00 to 14:00. She is visited by the chiropodist, hair dresser and nail beautician.
She needs for nothing and I am happy for her to remain at Ivelhurst for the years to come.
Thank you for your kind review of your mothers care at the residential wing at Ivelhurst Nursing Home. It is our pleasure to support and care for your mother.
My mum came to Ivelhurst in 2022 and has received the most excellent care. I haven't worried about her being there as she always seems happy and well cared for. The staff seem extremely caring. They always chat with her and make sure she has drinks. Her room is small and cosy with a television. The home has musicians who come in and sing with the residents. They also have parties at different times of the year. Food seems to be varied and always looks very appetising. The home always seems warm whenever I visit.
Thank you so much for your kind words regarding the care that we provide for your mum, it has been an absolute pleasure to see her enjoying her time at Ivelhurst Nursing Home. We especially love seeing how much she sings along with the musicians that visit.
My father was wonderfully cared for from May 2017 until his death in October, firstly in residential then nursing care for the last 5 months of life. I was initially anxious as I had always expected to care for him myself, but that was not to be. However, I need not have worried as the care he received was exemplary from the early days when my husband and I were able to take him for regular trips out, through his gradual decline until those last few months when he became bed-bound when I spent several whole days a week at his side. All the staff from every department were fantastic and I was able to 'camp' in his room for the last 60 hours of his life, sometimes alone, sometimes with other family members, until he died with my arm around him. We were treated with the utmost dignity and respect but also with friendly kindness for the entire two and a half years. As a family, we cannot praise the staff highly enough and will not hesitate to recommend Ivelhurst to others.
It was our utmost pleasure to look after your father and we are pleased that you were happy with the care he received from all at Ivelhurst Nursing Home.
The hospital fast-tracked him to Ivelhurst for end of life care and for the short time he was there until his death, he was treated with great care and dignity by friendly and skilful staff who understood his wishes and needs, as well as always making the family welcome and supporting us too. We would have no hesitation in recommending Ivelhurst to anyone in similar circumstances.
Thank you for choosing Ivelhurst for your Father's needs. It was our pleasure to look after him and we value your positive comments. Thank you.
She was always well looked after and had a cup of tea at hand. Her room was always clean, the staff were friendly and considerate.
I was kept updated if there was an issue with my Nan.
The Home managed her well as she was a very strong minded individual.
We only expected her to last a short time but she managed nearly 4 years in their hands.
Her room was new when she was admitted so probably one of the largest and best equipped (ensuite with views outside).
Nothing but praise.
She never wanted to go out of her room so can't comment on activities.
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to look after such a lovely lady and we are glad that you are happy with all the care provided.
I have nothing but praise for the staff of Ivelhurst Care Home. They looked after our mother in the late stages of Alzheimer's, through to her death with utmost professionalism and care. From the cleaners right up to the nurses, everyone we got to know was kind and thoughtful. Mum was treated gently with compassion and tenderness. We are so grateful for the care that she received.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 May 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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.
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Meet the Team (2)

Laura is a Deputy Manager with over 25 years’ experience in the care sector. She is a Level 5 qualified leader in Leadership and Management and is known as a supportive, visible manager who is passionate about providing the best possible, person-centred care and service for everyone she supports. End-of-life care is of particular importance to Laura, and she strives to ensure the very best personalised care for each resident.

I am a caring, approachable manager who takes pride in knowing our residents and their families personally. I believe in being visible, listening carefully, and supporting both residents and staff every day. Creating a safe, happy, and homely environment is very important to me, and I am committed to ensuring everyone is treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.
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