Care home
Ivybank House Care Home
Residential care home in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Welford Healthcare
Ivybank House Care Home
Residential care home in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Operated by Welford Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ivybank House Care Home is a 43-bed home in Bath, operated by Welford Healthcare, providing residential, dementia and respite care. The home sits in grounds with views across Bath and the surrounding Somerset countryside. Most bedrooms are en-suite, and residents are encouraged to furnish their rooms with their own belongings, photographs and furniture.
Outdoor areas include landscaped gardens, patios, a decked area, an allotment, a pond and a summer house, along with indoor communal spaces. The kitchen team prepares food fresh, menus change regularly, and individual dietary needs are catered for. Activities include arts and crafts, games, gentle exercise and trips into the local area. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report, with all five key questions also graded Good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
550 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Bath and North East Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,078 |
| 2025 | £1,118 |
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Local health safety net
Ivybank House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is COMBE DOWN SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bath
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited
(a) Information & Advice: drop-ins/appointments/outreach/home visiting (b) Day Centres & activities: art group/lunch clubs/trips/school link-up/reminiscence work/minibus transport(c) Home…
Spa (Peggy Dodd) Bath
The provision of Day respite care for carers of those suffering from Alzheimers, dementia, memory loss and for the sufferers themselves.
Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action Alliance
Our strategic objective is to make the Keynsham and Saltford community more aware and supportive of people living with dementia and their families, friends and carers. Do do this we run Music for…
Colerne Luncheon Club
Provision of lunch Club facility for elderly people
Keynsham & District Dial-a-ride
Provides a community transport service for local residents who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are in poverty and who do not have access to adequate & safe public transport services.Operates…
Maple Grove Community Day Centre
Community Day Centre for the Elderly
Part of Welford Healthcare
Ivybank House Care Home is one of 57 homes run by Welford Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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