Ivybank House Care Home

13/03/2026

Our residents had a lovely time getting creative with miniature pot planting 🌱🪴
There’s something special about designing a tiny garden.
Activities like this are not only relaxing but also help spark creativity, encourage conversation, and bring back wonderful memories of gardening at home.

It was wonderful to see everyone sharing ideas, helping each other, and watching their miniature pots come to life.

A big well done to all our residents for their beautiful creations – 🌼

12/03/2026

It has been a very busy week here at Ivybank, so we took some time to offload and have some fun playing seated games.
A great way to relax, share some laughs, and keep active together! 😊

11/03/2026

🌟 Employee of the Month 🌟
Joan took great pleasure in presenting Maria with her Employee of the Month Certificate in recognition of all her hard work and dedication.

Always making time for our residents and their families, Maria is known for putting a smile on everyone’s face. Her caring nature and willingness to go above and beyond truly make a difference every single day.

Congratulations Maria and thank you for everything you do! 👏💐

If you are visiting the home and feel you would like to nominate a member of staff for their hard work, Employee of the Month nomination forms can be found by the coffee machine just off reception.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

💃🕺 What a brilliant afternoon!

David and Phil having a dance, plenty of laughs, and a few epic dance-offs along the way!

Great company, great music, and memories made. 😄🎶

05/03/2026

A huge thank you for the lovely gifts and the kind, thoughtful words! 🎁💐

It truly means so much to all the Ivybank family
Your kindness and appreciation really put smiles on our faces and make what we do even more special.
We are so grateful! 💙😊

03/03/2026

🎉✨ 100 Years Young! ✨🎉
Everyone at Ivybank House Care Home is absolutely delighted to celebrate a truly incredible milestone – Sheila’s 100th Birthday! 🥳💐
Sheila has reached the amazing age of 100, and what a privilege it has been to share this special moment with her. With a century of memories, experiences and stories, she continues to inspire us every day with her warmth, wisdom and wonderful sense of humour. 💖
One of the highlights of the day was Sheila receiving her special birthday card from King Charles III – a truly proud and memorable moment! 👑💌
Knowing how much Sheila loves horses, her celebrations included a beautiful horse-themed birthday cake, which she absolutely adored! 🐴🎂
The day was filled with decorations, laughter, friends, family and plenty of birthday cheer.
Sheila, you are truly remarkable, and it has been an honour to celebrate 100 wonderful years with you. Here’s to a lifetime of treasured memories! 🥂

28/02/2026

What a beautifully busy week we’ve had! 💛

We were absolutely spoiled with a visit from the most charming and loving therapy dog 'Doris' 🐶 — so many smiles, cuddles, and happy moments shared. There’s nothing quite like the comfort and joy a furry friend brings!

We also turned up the energy with our Rock & Roll armchair exercise session 🎸🪑 Getting those toes tapping and hands clapping while staying active — who says exercise can’t be fun?

And to top it all off, we enjoyed our lovely “Now and Then” music sing-along 🎶 From golden oldies to more modern favourites, it was wonderful to see everyone joining in, singing from the heart, and sharing special memories through music.

Weeks like this remind us how important connection, movement, and a little bit of melody truly are. Here’s to more joyful moments ahead! 💫

24/02/2026

🌸🌿 A Wonderful Day at Ivybank Care Home! 🌿🌸
Our residents have been busy enjoying two of their favourite activities this week – Gardening Club and Pom Pom Exercise! 💚
During Gardening Club, everyone got their hands stuck into planting, watering, and tending to our beautiful flowers and greenery. There’s nothing quite like watching something you've planted grow. 🌼🌱

It’s a lovely way to relax, reminisce, and nurture both plants and friendships.

Later, we added a splash of colour and energy with our Pom Pom Exercise session! 💙💛 With bright pom poms in hand, residents enjoyed gentle movements to music, helping to improve mobility, coordination, and most importantly – bringing lots of smiles and laughter to the room! 🎶✨
At Ivybank, we love creating meaningful activities that support wellbeing, encourage social connection, and make every day enjoyable for our wonderful residents.
Well done to everyone who took part! 🌟

20/02/2026

✨ Now Available! ✨

Looking for a welcoming, supportive, and homely place for yourself or a loved one?
We’re excited to share that we currently have vacancies at our care home 🌿☀️

Our residents enjoy:
🏡 A warm, friendly atmosphere
🌼 Beautiful surroundings
👩‍⚕️ Compassionate, experienced staff
🎨 Daily activities and social events
❤️ Person-centred care tailored to every individual

Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for immediate placement, we’re here to help.
📞 Contact us today to arrange a viewing or request more information — we’d love to welcome you for a tour!

https://www.carehome.co.uk/carehome.cfm/searchazref/10002004IVYA

18/02/2026

What a fantastic afternoon at Ivybank! 🎶✨

Danny Jukebox came and absolutely lit up the room — everyone loved the music, the dancing, and the joyful atmosphere.
So many smiles, so much energy, and memories made all around.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a special evening! 💃🕺

17/02/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Rosemary! 🎂🎉
From everyone at Ivybank House, we’re sending you the biggest, warmest birthday wishes today 💐💖
You bring so much kindness and light into our home, and we are truly grateful for you every single day.

May your birthday be filled with beautiful moments, sweet surprises, and all the love you so deserve 🥰✨

Here’s to celebrating you — today and always! 🌷🎈

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