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Care Provided by Ivy Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 72 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
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
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
*Respite - minimum of a 2 week period required at any one time
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ivy Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ivy Court 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stacey Dean(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (72)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The team kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Ivy Court Reviews (53)
Ivy Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.513) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ivy Court has 53 reviews.
They said they asked him if he was okay and because he said yes they just left him!!
He has dementia. It was obvious he needed help
I would say the staff there are simply not bothered. I paid nearly £3000 for that
Never again It's all "Smoke and Mirrors "
We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. At our home, we strive to provide high-quality, compassionate care to all residents, and it is disappointing to hear when this may not have been your experience, we...
He loves the big bath they have he has settled better than I thought he would it's such a stressful time when u have to do this but I'm so relieved he's ok as he's the priority
Thank u ivy court
Thank you for these lovely kind words it is really appreciated to hear nice feedback
My mum recently had a fall in the home and I was informed straight away, an ambulance was called which I met at the hospital. Exceptional care. When mum was back in the home the care being received again is exceptional. All the staff are friendly and amazing. Without the care and friendliness from Ivy Court and my family would be lost. They are all amazing people and I want to say well done to everyone, you are appreciated so much by myself and the family. Thank you to you all for all that you do.
Thankyou for the lovely kind words I will sure to pass this on to the team
My mum moved into Ivy Court in August 2024. Two years later, she still loved the place. The workers do treat the patients very well. The food is very nice. My mum says and looks it. The cleaners do a good job, always very clean place. The staff who do the washing also do a very good job. The patients all enjoy their trips out. The patients love it when they have entertainment. They love bingo, love baking, and arts and crafts games. What more can I say? Staff are very fair.
Thankyou for the kind and lovely wards we appreciate your feedback.
I visit my friend 3 times a week. She is very happy at Ivy Court. The staff genuinely care about her and make sure she is well looked after. All the staff are very kind and patient, and always hard-working. My friend's room is kept nice and clean. If I ever have to have anything fixed its always done straight away by the home's caretaker.
Thank you for your lovely words, we appreciate the feedback.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for management. A valuable ring belonging to my mum was removed and lost. She had three rings; two were later found, one was not. At that point Mum was immobile and barely responsive, so she did not remove or lose it herself.
I raised this immediately and was fobbed off until I made it formal. The manager did not speak to me properly, got my name wrong, and referred to a policy we were never shown or given, despite me stating this several times. It was then used in her final response to my complaint. Referring to unissued policies is not a defence, and would not stand up to scrutiny, had there actually been any.
Losing Mum was hard enough. Knowing someone now has her ring, and that management showed no accountability or care, made it far worse.
Thank you for your review, we agree that we have a fantastic team here at Ivy Court who go above and beyond to care for our residents. I can't comment further on the concerns you have raised here but I am saddened that you feel this way. I wish you all the best in the future.
Ivy Court Staff strive to provide high quality care to residents, catering to a wide range of elderly peoples' needs. They demonstrate endless patience and compassion when dealing with residents and their families alike. Standards of care are continually assessed and over the past two years we have witnessed positive improvements in standards under the current Care Home Manager's tenure. This is especially significant to us as we felt our Loved One's start at the home was extremely shaky. We now feel much more reassured with the level of professionalism and care expertise being provided.
Thankyou for the review, its great to know that you now feel reassured
The staff are amazing with my mum and all the other residents. The home is very clean and all the staff are always willing to help (nothing is too much trouble). I now have piece of mind that mum is being cared for in the best place, and I want to thank them all for the amazing job that they do every day.
Thank you for he lovely kind winds i will sure to pass this on to the team
My mum has been a resident here for over a year now. I can't thank Stacey and all her team enough nothing is ever a problem. Room lovely, clean, food great too. It was such a difficult decision to have mum go into full time care but having such great respite care made it so much easier.
Thankyou for those kind lovely words, we love looking after your mum.
At a really difficult time I felt that the care and compassion shown to mum and dad was excellent.
The care home is always clean and staff are visible and actively engaging with residents. They bring a little of the outside world into the home too with decorations and events for Halloween, Remembrance Day and Children in Need. To see mum settling is amazing. Thank you all so much.
Thankyou so much for these kind words i will pass this on to the team
I have been in this home for only a few months. I had carers at home 6 times a day 2 carers each time. My husband is in his 'home' he has dementia. As I needed a lots of care and my husband is here permanently, so I came for short break and loved it the staff are great, managers, admin, cleaner, handyman, kitchen staff every one goes that extra to get things done.
Thankyou for those kind words, its wonderful to hear positive feedback from a resident
I've come to live at Ivy Court on a short placement while they find me a bungalow, and I cannot praise the staff enough. My room is clean and tidy, the home is well presented and is not just a standard care home, it's more like a hotel. The food is cooked from traditional meals and is plenty to go round.
Thank you for the kind words, its lovely to know that residents feel well cared for.
Such a lovely bright building with gorgeous rooms and facilities. So many opportunities for activities and even outings. Fantastic that there are regular visits from a hairdresser, chiropodist and optician. Best of all though, the carers are so lovely, kind and cheerful. Nothing is too much trouble and everything is done cheerfully even after a hard tiring day. The manager and deputy manager welcome conversations and are always happy to listen and do whatever they can to help.
Thankyou for your kind words it was a pleasure to look after dad.
My dad moved into Ivy Court in January 2024 after a lengthy stay in hospital and a number of falls. He had a ground floor room with doors out onto the garden. Everyone has gone over and above to ensure he was comfortable and looked after. He really enjoyed the food and joined in with all the activities and had trips out to garden centres and museums and shows at Cast over the last year and a trip to Whitby and an early Christmas dinner. The activities team do a great job at keeping everyone entertained. My dad maintained his independence and I know he enjoyed his time there. Sadly my dad past away on the 14th December. We have some lovely photos from last year and know he did a lot more than he would have if he had been at home. Thank you Ivy Court. You are all amazing. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind and lovely words it was a pleasure to look after your dad.
My auntie is a resident at Ivy Court and it has been a great move for her. She feels safe there. She is looked after. Meals prepared, warm room, always very clean. The bonus has been the additional care items. She loves the walks and outings she is taken on, for coffee and scones, and the entertainment they sometimes being in. The staff are friendly and chat to her and the Christmas Dinner was everything you would expect it to be - with crackers!
Thank you for the kind words, I will pass this on to the team.
My father had been at Ivy Court since October. He was not settling in his wing and the staff kindly suggested moving him downstairs to see if he was any happier. I cannot believe the difference in him, he is smiling, content and happy. All staff are friendly, conscientious and very caring towards the residents. Rooms are first class, well decorated and kept clean and tidy. Food and drink is very good and both residents and visitors are welcomed very warmly and we are kept informed of my father's welfare. The home is well run by a lovely manager who is always happy to stop and chat although she has a very busy life! Care staff are nominated regularly for above and beyond and seem to be well thought of. We know that my father is looked after, well fed, safe and secure and that is all we could wish for.
Thank you for those kind words I will pass this on to the staff.
We chose Ivy court Care Home Balby to accommodate mum. She went in 11/11/24 but unfortunately passed away on 14/11/24. The short stay she had she loved it. Staff were all fantastic and made it her home.
Thank you for those kind words, I will be sure to pass this on to the team.
Always a warm welcome on reception. Care team leaders were exceptional, always there when needed and very kind and caring. All staff were excellent, cared very well for all my mum's needs. Bent over backwards to do all they could. My only criticism is that there are just not enough of them. They are spread too thinly. The only have one pair of hands! There needs to be more of them on each shift.
I find Ivy Court a very pleasant well-run care home, all the staff are very nice and approachable. All good.
Thank you for the lovely words I will pass this on to the team.
Mum seems happy and settled, loves the home-cooked style food, and everyone who looks after her.
The manager at Ivy Court is relatively new and appears to be doing a fabulous job here. Right from the start she's been approachable, honest, friendly and a very genuine person. We have also found everyone working there, to be very friendly and welcoming.
Thank you for the lovely words this means so much to the whole team at Ivy Court.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 October 2025Good
- 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 (34) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2026
Ivy Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the highest possible Food Hygiene Rating of 5 following a recent...
- 04 Jun 2026
Ivy Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the highest possible Food Hygiene Rating of 5 following a recent...
- 26 May 2026
Residents, families and team members at Ivy Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, were treated to an afternoon of laughter and entertainment when ventriloquist Emily Brown and...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Meet the Team (4)

Hi, my name is Stacey, and I am the Home Manager at Ivy Court.
I joined Runwood Homes in 2019 as a Deputy Manager and quickly progressed to Home Manager. After 4 years managing Rowena House, I went on maternity leave, and upon my return, I joined Ivy Court as Home Manager.
My role is challenging yet very rewarding, and I wouldn’t want to do anything else.

I joined Runwood Homes in 2019, and I truly enjoy my role. I have been a domestic, a care assistant and was given the opportunity to join the front of house team in January 2024.
I love greeting visitors and residents with a big smile. Every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow.
The thing I love most about my job is making people smile and being able to help people and give my time to the residents.
In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family and my 2 kids.

I started working for Runwood Homes in 2016 as a Kitchen Assistant at Rowena House. I then moved roles and became a receptionist in 2020 at Liberty House, and then accepted the role of administrator. When Ivy Court opened, I joined the home as an administrator.
I love working at Ivy Court; my role is different every day, and I love meeting new people and spending time with the residents and their families.
In my spare time, I love spending time with my family.

I joined Runwood Homes in2024 as a Care Team Leader and have progressed to become a Deputy Manager in 2026. I strive to create a positive working environment and ensure everything runs smoothly each day.
In my spare time, I like to spend quality time with my family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivy Court
What types of Care is Ivy Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ivy Court have?
There are 72 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ivy Court?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ivy Court to the centre of Doncaster?
1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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