Sanctuary Care Limited
Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home
Nursing home in Ivybridge, Devon
Operated by Sanctuary Care
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home is a 57-bed care home in Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon, run by Sanctuary Care Limited, a not-for-profit organisation. It provides nursing and dementia care, and supports older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and those with sensory impairment.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 April 2023 · Last inspected 16 March 2023
Inspectors found that Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home met the standards they checked, with staff described as kind and caring and people's privacy, dignity and independence supported. Safeguarding, medicines, infection control, staffing levels, recruitment and nutrition were all found to be in place. A newly registered manager is focusing on improving quality and staff skills, backed by regular management audits.
- Staff were described as kind and caring, and people's privacy, dignity and independence were promoted
- Risks to people were identified and assessed, and medicines were managed so people received them as prescribed
- Safe staffing levels and robust recruitment checks were in place
- People and their relatives were asked for their views through surveys and meetings
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 400 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
42 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | 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 Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
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Local health safety net
Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Derriford Hospital, 8.8 miles away. The local GP practice is MODBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 2.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ivybridge
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ivybridge Caring
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Age Concern Exmouth & District
The relief of older and elderly people in the Exmouth & District area
Ivybridge U3a
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South Brent & District Caring
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South Brent & District Caring
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Dementia Friendly Parishes Around the Yealm
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Part of Sanctuary Care
Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home is one of 123 homes run by Sanctuary Care 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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