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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...
Care Provided by Ivybank House Care 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 42 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
Fees from £1,074.18 per week. Final fees are confirmed following an individual assessment and will depend on the care home chosen, care needs, room type, funding route and the overall support package required.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ivybank House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ivybank House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
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 £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Meallmore Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Newman(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 1998
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
Ivybank House Care Home Reviews (33)
Ivybank House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.962) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ivybank House Care Home has 33 reviews.
Mother is well-fed and content. She is clean and warm. Can't ask for anymore.
My wife is very settled and content in your care. I feel she is kept safe and treated with dignity. We are kept well informed about how she is. The team are always very accommodating when we visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Very happy with the quality of care. The staff are excellent.
I am happy with the home, the staff are very nice. I would recommend the home to anybody.
The rooms are clean and the meals are varied and good.
I have no complaints regarding the care and respect given to my mother.
The overall environment at Ivybank is good. My only criticism is that some staff are more committed than others.
Also, but rarely, she has been left on the toilet for up to two hours waiting to be moved.
This, however, is rare.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 07 May 2026- 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)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 18 Nov 2025
Meallmore is proud to celebrate an exceptional year at the Scottish Care Home Awards 2025, with multiple award wins and finalist achievements that highlight our position as one of Scotland’s...
- 16 Jun 2025
At Meallmore, we know life doesn’t slow down with age – and our resident John Picken has proved just that. John, 91, who lives at Leven Beach Care Home in...
- 17 Mar 2025
At Meallmore, we believe that exceptional care extends far beyond healthcare - it’s about creating a home. One of the most important ways we achieve this is through our hospitality...
There are no upcoming events for Ivybank House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 07 Jul 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
- 26 Mar 2026Recipient: Meallmore Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Ivybank House Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

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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