Enter and view: Ivy Lodge Care Home
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Healthwatch York undertook an announced enter and view visit to Ivy Lodge Care Home on 18 July 2025.
At the time of our visit, Healthwatch found that Ivy Lodge care home was operating to a very good standard.
The building is very well maintained. It is clean with a large sitting room divided into two areas, a dining room and narrow, uncluttered corridors.
Staff welcomed Healthwatch quickly. There were plenty of staff around, many interacting positively with the residents. Healthwatch was impressed with the staff they saw. There was excellent feedback from residents and family members about the staff.
Healthwatch liked the fact sunscreen was available for residents’ use (it was hot and sunny at the time of the visit).
Information about the week’s activities was available for residents to see. The home employs an activities coordinator and activities were happening during the visit. Activities included trips out to places of interest based on residents’ requests.
There is a regular weekly visit from healthcare professionals from a local GP practice.
There were fresh flowers in the communal lounges and dining areas.