
Absolute fabulous care and attention given to our mum at Ivy Gate Lodge went out of their wayS C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Your staff are all a credit to you, they looked after her and us as a family with dignity at coreDavid N(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The care and attention that Mum has received during her stay have been outstandingM H(Son of Resident/Service User)

Absolute fabulous care and attention given to our mum at Ivy Gate Lodge went out of their wayS C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Your staff are all a credit to you, they looked after her and us as a family with dignity at coreDavid N(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The care and attention that Mum has received during her stay have been outstandingM H(Son of Resident/Service User)

Ivy Gate Lodge is a modern, purpose-built care home in Southport, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care tailored to a wide range of individual needs.
Designed with comfort, safety and accessibility in mind, Ivy Gate Lodge offers a welcoming environment that encourages residents to maintain their independence while enjoying the reassurance of 24-hour support. The home combines high-quality facilities with a calm, homely atmosphere, helping residents feel relaxed, secure, and...
Care Provided by Ivy Gate Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
*Exclusive Limited-Time Offer! Enjoy premium care at a special reduced rate:
Nursing Care: £1300 per week (FNC payable in addition where applicable)
Available for permanent, self-funding residents only, with a strictly limited number of rooms – Enquire today... When It’s Gone, It’s Gone!
*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. All admissions are subject to an assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ivy Gate Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ivy Gate Lodge 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
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Andria Smith(Lodge Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2022
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (72)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Visiting
- In order to dedicate the time to provide an initial look around, the Lodge requests that viewings are organised in advance; So to ensure staff members are available.
Parking
- Onsite parking available for both residents and visitors. Additionally, there is street parking available - so finding a space shouldn't be a problem!
Ivy Gate Lodge Reviews (62)
Ivy Gate Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ivy Gate Lodge has 62 reviews.
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Thank you for your lovely feed back, I will ensure all the team is informed it was a pleasure to care for your bother.
So clean, bright and the care is excellent.
Ten stars.
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Ivy Lodge is amazing & staff went above & beyond the call of duty. A dear friend is in residence here & celebrated his 100th birthday in March. Amazing celebration 5*
Thank you so much for this feed back we are happy that we have helped in making memories for you and family
Excellent experience - lovely welcoming engaging atmosphere you should be proud of yourselves.
Thank you for your lovely reply, we value all feed back.
Outstanding experience. We were here to celebrate Stan's 100th birthday.The staff were clearly so caring and enthusiastic about looking after Stan's every need. The home is very welcoming and well maintained. Would highly recommend this location. Superb care.
Thank you so much for your lovely feed back, it means a lot to the staff
Friendly, homely, caring, helpful for residents and visitors, all staff carers, nurses, receptionists, and management and housekeeping ie laundry and cleaners.
Thank you for your lovely words Joyce it was lovely to care for your husband and build a relationship with you and your family
First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to the manager, Amy and all of her team who work so hard for their patients' welfare. My brother Thomas has extreme nursing care needs as he has suffered brain damage and also needs to be fed via a PEG. He receives amazing care. The home itself is always well looked after, and my brother's room is always spotless. The room itself is very spacious with an ensuite bathroom. I would highly recommend this home on all levels.
Its a pleasure to care for your brother and thank you for your kind words
My brother in law has been in Ivy Gate since November 2024. My wife and I have appreciated all the dedicated staff, and in particular Aimi, the home manager. The staff also provides medical support via the various feeding devices that he needs. The home and rooms are spacious and quite luxurious. The staff have also helped when he has had to transfer into hospital on several occasions. Aimi has always been helpful and is contactable.
Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to the staff here. it was a pleasure to care for your family member
We are very pleased with the care she is getting. The rooms are a very good size. She loves the entertainment as she loves singing. All the staff are very pleasant, and we love that we can take her down to the bistro for a cup of tea as she thinks she is going out.
Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to the staff here. it was a pleasure to care for your family member
Care staff are excellent - very professional caring and obviously happy in their work. They have fun with the residents and between themselves which produces a happy environment. Premises modern and well furnished. Events and activities are plentiful and inclusive. Relatives and visitors are welcome anytime and are treated with respect.
Thank you so much for your lovely words its a pleasure to care for your wife and getting to know you and your wonderful family
First class service from every single member of staff. Have had need to visit many care homes over the last few years and this one is certainly amongst the best I have visited. The care and attention given to my uncle is very genuine and we are so pleased to have found this care home. Well done everyone.
Thank you for your lovely words its a joy to care for your loved one
My uncle arrived at Ivy Gate Lodge in October 2025, and I have been very pleased with the care he is receiving. The staff are very caring and attentive and helpful with various issues, nothing seems too much trouble.Very happy with IGL.
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Cannot praise the staff at Ivy Gate highly enough. My mum has been resident at I.G. from 18/12/25. Mum suffered from quite advanced mixed dementia, but did not take any medication for it. Instead she was 'managed' 'environmentally'. Which, even though she was in her 90's mobile and very strong minded - could present some challenges. As staff grew to know mum they learnt what does and doesn't work with mum and were very proactive in implementing positive changes. During the last week of mums life - the staff looked after mum and the whole of our family with empathy, kindness and love. They made the most difficult time of our lives bearable. For that I cannot thank them enough.
Thank you for your kind words, it was such a pleasure to care for your mum
My father has been at this home for two years now. He had been stuck in hospital for months and was in poor health. He has had wonderful care from day one and grew stronger and happier. He is entering the last stages of his life now and I know he is in the best place with staff who really care about him and he responds positively to them. He is very challenging and I am so pleased with the kindness and patience the staff display towards him. They are truly wonderful. I would and do highly recommend this home.
Hi, thank you for your kind words, it's a great pleasure to care for your father.
Unfortunately, my brother was in another nursing home, which I will not name. His experience there was abysmal to say the least. He had very bad bed sores and aspirated pneumonia and spent several months in hospital recuperating from this. Since his arrival in Ivy Gate Lodge, he has received so much care and attention from the special team who work there. You will never know how much comfort this gives my family and I.
Thank you for your feed back this means a lot to the team
We as a family searched many towns and cities looking for a nursing home to look after our mum. I can say it was worth the search. The home and staff have been marvellous throughout. They know we know our mum best and they have respected that, and listened to us to tailor mum' care to what she needs, changing and adjusting it as her needs have changed. I cannot express how thankful we are for their kindness, and friendship shown to mum and the family, and the level of care and humanity all under the management of Amy, the Duty Manager and nurse, she and her staff, clinical and non clinical have been exceptional! Without any hesitation I would highly recommend Ivy Gate. Heartfelt thanks to you all.
We would like to thank you for your kind words it was such a pleasure to care for your mum and you get to know you all as a family.
Absolute fabulous care and attention given to our mum at Ivy Gate Lodge went out of their way and beyond to care for mum and hospitality was amazing, home very clean and tidy all staff amazing nothing was too much trouble treated with dignity and respect.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review - I will pass on the lovely compliments to staff.
You looked after my wife's mother leading up to her passing. Your staff are all a credit to you, they looked after her and us as a family with dignity at core, thank you all.
Thank you for your lovely compliments I will pass on to staff
The home was very welcoming on arrival I was completely impressed with their professionalism and every member of staff made extra effort to make my mothers stay comfortable with dignity and respect.
Thank you for your compliments. I will pass them on to the staff and hope you are all well.
My dad has been in a care home for 18 months, and his care deteriorated to the point he was safeguarded. I visited him daily as I was concerned for him. He has moved to Ivy Gate, and within days, I noticed a huge difference. I can now visit him without worrying. The whole ambience is perfect. The staff keep me informed of his wellbeing, and I couldn't fault anyone it's like a family away from home.
Thank you for your kind comments I'm glad you can feel your loved one is in safe hands
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My name is Gemma Brown and I have recently joined the team as a Senior Sales Advisor. After finding forever homes for people for the past 18 years in the property market now finding the right care home for your loved one.
I enjoy helping families, helping to take the stress away for them and providing the best support and customer service possible. I take pride in my support for families and customer service.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two children and two dogs. I also enjoy travelling to different countries and visiting my hometown of Newcastle.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivy Gate Lodge
What types of Care is Ivy Gate Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ivy Gate Lodge have?
There are 72 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ivy Gate Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ivy Gate Lodge to the centre of Southport?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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