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St Ives House is a stunning, purpose-built Care South home for residential and dementia care, situated near Ringwood on the border between Dorset and Hampshire.

15/05/2026

At St Ives House, we have launched our new “Wish it, Dream it, Do it” scheme, an initiative dedicated to making our residents’ wishes come true. 💙

One of our residents, Liz, shared her wish to go sailing again. Liz has a lifelong passion for sailing and has sailed across the UK and America throughout the years.

After researching local sailing clubs, we connected with Spinnaker Sailing Club in Blashford, Ringwood, who kindly offered to support Liz’s wish by taking her out on the lake.

From the moment she arrived, Liz was full of excitement, sharing wonderful stories from her sailing adventures. She met Graham, who supported her throughout the experience, and the two got on brilliantly straight away.

With her life jacket on and a huge smile on her face, Liz was assisted into the boat and set sail once again. ⛵

Liz spent over an hour out on the water, even steering the boat into the wind with Graham’s guidance. Afterwards, Liz said:
“I loved the feeling of the wind on my face when I was sailing, it made me feel alive again.”

Moments like these remind us how important meaningful experiences are, and we are so grateful to Spinnaker Sailing Club for helping make this wish a reality.

We look forward to taking Liz sailing again in the future! 💙

14/05/2026

💙 St Ives House was proud to launch Caring Conversations, a new carers support group created to bring together and support those caring for a loved one.

The first event was kindly hosted by St Ives House relative Malcolm, who has cared for his wife for many years. Malcolm shared that it was a privilege to host the launch event and an opportunity to give back to others facing similar experiences.

We were delighted to welcome members of the local community, relatives from the home, a volunteer from another Care South home, and carers from the wider community.

The afternoon was filled with heartfelt conversations, shared experiences, and mutual support. A real sense of unity, strength, and understanding could be felt throughout the room. 💫

We are already looking forward to future Caring Conversations events at St Ives House, with the next sessions taking place on 8th June and 13th July. We hope to welcome many new faces.

22/04/2026

Sweet Memories & Sugary Smiles 🍬

Residents at St Ives House were delighted to welcome a brand-new addition to their leisure, wellness and activity plan, a wonderful sweet trolley! 🍬✨

Filled with both classic favourites and modern treats, the trolley brought smiles all around as everyone enjoyed choosing their own sweet delights.

The activity sparked plenty of conversation, with residents sharing fun facts, cherished memories, and stories about their favourite sweets from years gone by. There was a real sense of nostalgia in the air as everyone reminisced together.

Sue fondly recalled how she used to be sent to the shop to buy her father’s favourite sherbet lemons, and if she was quick, she’d be rewarded with one herself. A simple memory that brought plenty of smiles!

A truly sweet afternoon enjoyed by all 💛

10/04/2026

Residents at St Ives House had a fantastic afternoon yesterday! 🚗✨

We were delighted to welcome the Austin 7 Club to the home, who kindly showcased their wonderful collection of classic cars. It made for a truly special experience for everyone.

The afternoon was made even more meaningful as one of our residents, Peter, had actually built one of the cars on display. Seeing his own creation back again was a proud and emotional moment, especially as he was able to share it with his wife here at the home.

It was heart warming to see residents reminiscing and sharing their memories, one even recalled going on their very first date in an Austin 7! ❤️

After the showcase, everyone came together in the bistro to enjoy coffee and cake, with plenty of stories, laughter, and conversations flowing.

A wonderful day filled with nostalgia, connection, and community.

08/04/2026

Residents at St Ives House have had a truly wonderful Easter weekend! 🐣🌷

First, a special surprise, as Easter eggs were delivered to all of our lovely residents. Yvonne shared her joy, saying it was such a thoughtful treat and that she hadn’t received an Easter egg in years! 💛

The celebrations continued into the afternoon with a fun-filled Easter egg hunt in the beautiful spring sunshine.

It was a weekend full of smiles, laughter, and special moments enjoyed by everyone! ✨

07/04/2026

The gentlemen of St Ives House are excited to launch their very own Men’s Club! 👏

This special time together allows them to connect, share ideas, and work on meaningful projects that benefit not only themselves but everyone in the home.

Kicking things off with a trip to B&Q, they gathered all the tools and materials needed to begin their first project, a sensory board designed to bring comfort, engagement, and positive experiences to residents.

This week, the hard work has already begun, and it’s fantastic to see the teamwork in action! 🔧

Ken and Mike are especially looking forward to next week’s session, where they’ll continue building and bringing the board to life. Watch this space for progress updates!

16/03/2026

Residents, staff, families, and friends came together to celebrate Mother’s Day with a wonderful afternoon of Bingo and High Tea. 🌸

The room was filled with laughter, friendly competition, and delicious treats as everyone enjoyed spending quality time together. It was a lovely opportunity to celebrate and honour the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and special women who mean so much to us.

An afternoon filled with smiles, memories, and time spent treasuring those who are so precious to us. 💖

22/02/2026

Residents had a fantastic afternoon at the Bournemouth Pavilion Tea Dance this week 💃🕺

When resident Peter was asked what his one wish would be, he didn’t hesitate — he told us he would love to go ballroom dancing. Peter spent many happy years on the dance floor, and dancing has always been his true happy place.

We were delighted to make that wish come true! ✨

When Peter returned, he told us he had the time of his life and met some wonderful people. He’s already looking forward to the next event!

It was a lovely afternoon filled with fun, friendship, and special moments out in the community ❤️

19/02/2026

Residents at St Ives House recently came together to celebrate Chinese New Year, enjoying a day filled with learning, creativity, and delicious food. 🏮✨

The morning began with an engaging information session exploring the Chinese zodiac calendar, with a special focus on the Year of the Horse for 2026. Residents enjoyed discovering the traditions and meanings behind the zodiac signs before taking part in arts and crafts. Handmade lanterns and decorative placemats were created to beautifully dress the tables ahead of a traditional Chinese banquet lunch.

At lunchtime, everyone gathered to enjoy a wonderful home-made menu prepared by our talented Head Chef, Jim. Residents commented on how much they enjoyed trying the different dishes, with Pam personally thanking Jim for such a fantastic meal. She shared that she is already looking forward to tasting more dishes in the future as the activity team prepares to host ‘Around the World’ themed days later this year. 🌏🍜

It was a truly memorable celebration enjoyed by all!

18/02/2026

🥞🎉 Flipping Fantastic Shrove Tuesday! 🎉🥞

Our residents enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a traditional pancake flipping competition – and what an afternoon it was!

There was so much laughter, smiles, and friendly competition as everyone gave it their best flip. A huge congratulations to resident Mike, who stole the show with an incredible 11 flips in a row 👏🥇 What a champion!

The excitement isn’t over yet… Residents are now looking forward to pancakes for supper, with a delicious variety of toppings to choose from. After holding a poll for the favourite, lemon and sugar came out as the clear winner! 🍋✨

Well done to everyone who took part – days like these are what make such wonderful memories 💛

17/02/2026

🏅❄️ St Ives Winter Olympics Fun! ❄️🏅

Yesterday afternoon, our St Ives residents well and truly got into the spirit of the Winter Olympics with a fantastic afternoon of fun and games in the Bistro!

Taking inspiration from the big event, residents competed in their own versions of “speed skating”, “curling” and “snowball tennis” – and the competitive spirit definitely came out! There was plenty of laughter, determination, and excitement as everyone battled it out for the prizes on offer.

After an action-packed afternoon, everyone gathered together for a well-earned hot chocolate and a lovely catch-up, rounding off the day perfectly. ☕✨

Rose shared how wonderful it was to do something a little different – and couldn’t believe just how competitive she became, determined to be the winner!

A huge well done to everyone who took part – what a brilliant afternoon! 🎉

Address

Horton Road
Ringwood
BH242EE

Telephone

+441425209464

Website

https://www.care-south.co.uk/homes/st-ives-house-care-home/

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