Ivybank House Care Home

Main Street, Polmont, Falkirk FK2 0PS
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9.2 31 Reviews
  • Ivybank House Care Home, Falkirk
Ivybank House is a Meallmore nursing home, located in Polmont, that provides high-quality, personalised nursing care for older people, including those with living with dementia.

The home is situated on good transport links and located near a number of shops and amenities, offering 42 fully furnished ensuite bedrooms and using assistive technology to ensure the safety, well-being and mobility of residents, while allowing them to retain as much of their independence as possible. There are also secure gardens where residents can relax or enjoy socialising with their loved ones, as well as a hair and beauty salon.

There are five spacious lounge/dining areas so residents can choose where to enjoy the nutritious meals prepared by the home’s professional chefs.

The whole team strives to create a homely atmosphere, whilst delivering high-quality, professional, person-centred care and support inclusive of the resident and their loved ones.

At the home, residents have access to a range of healthcare professionals, including GPs, Occupational & Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Podiatrists, Specialist Nursing Services and Community Mental Health Teams.

The home follows strict infection control procedures in line with the latest public health guidance.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 42 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1564
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1564
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1562
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1564
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1564
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1564
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1564
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1564

For further information relating to fees, please contact us.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ivybank House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Julie Newman (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 1998
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (42)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Ivybank House Care Home Reviews (31)

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Ivybank House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.173) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ivybank House Care Home has 31 reviews.

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Review from Josephine F (Sister of Resident) published on 17 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

She is very happy in Ivybank. No complaints. I see she is very happy here, and she's glad she is now able to get visits from friends and family.

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Review from I B (Niece of Resident) published on 9 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has settled in well at Ivybank. She is well cared for, and the staff are always kind and attentive. She likes a bit of banter, and the staff oblige. Staff are always quick to make contact if there are any concerns. I have no complaints about the home or my aunt's care.

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Review from E T (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are all very happy with Dad being in Ivybank. All of the team have been so welcoming and great with Dad. I feel he is settling in well. He is very comfortable in his room and happy with everything. It gives us so much comfort that he is being well cared for.

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Review from Frances B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot praise the staff highly enough for their commitment and care during the lockdown. We have had regular contact via the staff’s personal phones, and they are always cheerful despite the conditions they are working under.

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Review from A T (Sister of Resident) published on 27 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As a family, we are happy with the care our brother receives. Management and most of the staff are excellent and treat our brother with dignity. He is encouraged to be independent and asked if he would like to join in the activities on offer. Menus for the residents are excellent.

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Review from Anne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the quality of care. The staff are excellent.

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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy with the home, the staff are very nice. I would recommend the home to anybody.

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Review from A M (Son of Resident) published on 17 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are generally friendly and helpful.
The rooms are clean and the meals are varied and good.
I have no complaints regarding the care and respect given to my mother.

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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The overall environment at Ivybank is good. My only criticism is that some staff are more committed than others.

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Review from James S (Nephew of Resident) published on 29 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Writing on behalf of our aunt, we would say we are happy with the care that our relative is receiving. She is fed really well and enjoys her food. There have been occasions when she has to wait to be hoisted from her wheelchair to her comfy chair and she becomes very weary and sore.
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she has been left on the toilet for up to two hours waiting to be moved.
This, however, is rare.

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Review from William M (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ivybank is a relatively small residential care home which is small enough to make the residents feel they have a more personal touch. The meals are very good and nourishing and can be tailored to suit whatever dietary requirements a particular resident may have (they are for my mum). There is always
a cup of tea and snacks available outside main meal times. On the whole, the staff are all friendly and very caring towards the residents. There are normally activities programmed during the day as well as guest entertainers for the residents for those able to participate. When any issues have arisen over the years, these have been highlighted and addressed satisfactorily with management.


Finally, having a close relative in a care home is a big decision normally forced upon family and it's very difficult to feel your mum's getting the level of care you want for them or feel they deserve but in Ivybank's case, I feel they provide this.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.173)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.173) out of 10 for Ivybank House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.859 for Ivybank House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (61 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.859

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.314 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ivybank House Care Home is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 42 registered maximum number of service users is 8.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.4 = 0.714

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 23 Oct 2024

How well do we support people's wellbeing? Very good

(5)
How good is our leadership? Very good

(5)
How good is our staff team? Very good

(5)
How good is our setting? Good

(4)
How well is care and support planned? Very good

(5)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Julie

Julie Newman

Job Title: Care Home Manager

At Ivybank we provide high quality, personalised nursing care for elderly people, including those with dementia and its related conditions and to encourage our residents to maintain their independence. I am passionate about caring for the elderly and seeing them living a fulfilling life in the care home.


As a Care Home Manager, I am committed to developing a relaxed and happy home where people enjoy living and working. We offer residents a variety of activities that can be tailored to their needs to ensure they can socialise and continue to enjoy hobbies.


There are five spacious lounge/dining areas so residents can choose where to enjoy the nutritious meals prepared by our highly skilled catering team.


Our landscaped gardens are safe, secure and easily accessible, providing an attractive area to sit and relax or enjoy a spot of gardening. Residents can also choose to pop into our hairdressing and beauty salon for a spot of pampering.

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