Ivydene Residential Home

1 Station Road, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3PU

01493731320

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 February 2020

Provider

Ivydene Residential Home Ltd

Beds

17 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 2 are lower.

5 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2019
GoodFeb 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Ivydene Residential Home Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Ivydene Residential Home

Ivydene Residential Home is a small residential care facility located on Station Road in Ormesby St Margaret, near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. With 17 beds, it provides a more intimate setting than larger homes in the area. The home is registered to care for older people, younger adults, and those with mental health needs, offering flexibility across different age groups and support requirements.

It is rated Good by the CQC following its last inspection in February 2020. The home is operated by Ivydene Residential Home Ltd and serves residents across the Norfolk region. Its smaller size may appeal to families seeking a more personalized care environment within the East of England.

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Ivydene Residential Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ivydene Residential Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Ivydene Residential Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees