Rated Outstanding for Caring
by the CQC

Rated Outstanding for Caring
by the CQC

Welcome to Ivy Lodge Care Home

Exceptional residential care in Haxby, York

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Please call us now on 01904 890108 or fill the form below.

Established and trusted

Personal, individual care

Experienced, long-standing team

Ivy Lodge Care Home is an established residential care home in Haxby, York, providing high-quality residential and respite care for older people.

Set within a quiet residential area, our home offers personalised support in comfortable surroundings, with York and the wider North Yorkshire area within easy reach.

Established in 1984, Ivy Lodge has been caring for older people for more than 40 years. Our experienced, long-standing team takes time to get to know every resident, understanding their individual needs, routines and preferences while supporting them to retain their independence and make their own choices.

Originally an Edwardian farmhouse, Ivy Lodge has been thoughtfully extended and refurbished over the years to create a bright and comfortable home for up to 33 residents. Its smaller size gives Ivy Lodge a distinctly personal feel, with inviting communal spaces, comfortable bedrooms and a peaceful garden to enjoy.

Life at Ivy Lodge is shaped around the people who live here. Residents can enjoy freshly prepared food, daily activities, entertainment and time spent with friends and family, while always having the freedom to choose how they spend their day.

For those considering residential care in Haxby, York or the surrounding area, Ivy Lodge offers the reassurance of experienced care in a well-established home where individuality, independence and personal choice remain important.

What makes Ivy Lodge different from other care homes in York?

Choosing a care home is about much more than the building itself. At Ivy Lodge, it is our personal approach, experienced team and more than 40 years of caring for older people that have shaped the home families know today.

With care for up to 33 residents, Ivy Lodge has a smaller, more personal feel. Our team takes time to understand each resident’s routines, preferences and interests, allowing care and support to fit naturally around the way they choose to live.

Continuity of care is especially important to us. Many members of our team have been with Ivy Lodge for years, providing familiar faces for residents and reassurance for their families. These long-standing relationships help us create an environment where people are known and valued as individuals.

Choice remains an important part of everyday life. Whether joining an activity or outing, enjoying the garden, spending time with visitors or relaxing in their own room, residents are supported to spend their time in the way that suits them.

What residents and families say about Ivy Lodge

Our review score
on carehome.co.uk

8.9

Such a lovely care home. Staff are always welcoming and the extra time and attention given to residents for birthdays etc is unbelievable.

SR

Daughter of Resident

21 October 2025

My Mum has lived at Ivy Lodge for ten months. She was made very welcome from the beginning, nothing is too much trouble. The staff and management are kind, caring and are respectful of their residents.

HW

Daughter of Resident

21 October 2025

Me mam decided herself she wanted to move into Ivy Lodge, which was recommended to us by a lot of people. All the management and staff are really hardworking. Nothing is to much trouble for them.

LA

Daughter of Resident

21 October 2025

Excellent in everything in all I ask of them.

MA

Resident

5 June 2024

I came here in April and I must say I am very happy here everyone is very nice and kind. The staff and management are lovely.

MW

Resident

22 May 2024

I could not be happier with the care given to my mum. The staff from top to bottom are exceptional, always a smile and eager to help.

NJ

Daughter of Resident

14 May 2024

Personalised residential care

Thoughtful support shaped around individual needs, routines and preferences

Experienced, familiar faces

A long-standing care team who take time to know each resident

An active social calendar

A varied programme of activities and entertainment shaped around residents’ interests and choices

Freshly prepared food

Delicious meals, plenty of choice and individual preferences always considered

To find out more about Ivy Lodge Care Home in Haxby, please call our friendly team on 01904 890108 to arrange a visit. We would be delighted to welcome you and show you around.

Updates from our Facebook page

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☕🍰 Tea, Cake & Great Company! 🍰☕

Yesterday we enjoyed a wonderful Tea & Cake Afternoon filled with laughter, conversation, and plenty of sweet treats! Our residents gathered together to relax, socialise, and indulge in a delicious selection of cakes and refreshments.

There’s nothing quite like sharing a cup of tea with friends, reminiscing, making new memories, and enjoying a slice (or two!) of cake. The room was full of smiles, chatter, and a lovely community spirit.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so special. We are already looking forward to the next one! 💖

#TeaAndCake #MakingMemories #CommunitySpirit #CareHomeLife #SweetTreats #AfternoonTea #VerulamHouse #Friendship #CakeAndConversation ☕🍰💕
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✨🎲 Yesterday's Scrabble Afternoon at Verulam House! 🎲✨

Yesterday, residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of Scrabble, bringing everyone together for friendship, laughter, and a little friendly competition. 💜

It was lovely to see residents making new friends, learning new skills, and working together to create words and score points. One of our ladies had never played Scrabble before, but with encouragement and support from the group, she soon joined in and had a fantastic time. 🌟

Activities like Scrabble are a great way to keep our minds active, build confidence, and enjoy quality time together. The room was filled with smiles, conversation, and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon.

Well done to everyone who took part. We’re already looking forward to the next game! 😊

#ScrabbleFun #MakingFriends #LearningNewSkills #KeepingMindsActive #VerulamHouse #CareHomeLife #CommunitySpirit #FunAndFriendship #NeverTooLateToLearn 📚✨🎲💜
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🎻✨ What a fantastic afternoon we had at Verulam House with the incredibly talented Bhupinder Roopra! 🎶💃🕺

Residents, families, and staff were treated to an amazing musical performance that had everyone singing along, clapping, and even dancing. The atmosphere was truly wonderful, filled with smiles, laughter, and the joy that live music brings.

A huge thank you to @bhupinder63 for sharing such beautiful music and creating so many special memories for us all. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and are already looking forward to welcoming him back.

If you haven't already, be sure to follow this amazing artist on YouTube and enjoy more of his fantastic performances. 🎵

We're keeping our fingers crossed that Bhupinder will return at Christmas for a festive concert! 🎄✨

#LiveMusic #VerulamHouse #MusicBringsPeopleTogether #SingingAndDancing #CommunitySpirit #WonderfulAfternoon #BhupinderRoopra #ChristmasConcert #MakingMemories @bhupinder63 🎻🎶❤️
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🎂🎉 Birthday Celebrations Galore This Week! 🎉🎂

It's been a week full of birthdays here at Verulam House as we celebrated Anthony, Joyce, and Heather! 🥳

With three special birthdays to enjoy, it's safe to say we've had cake, cake, and more cake! 🍰🎂🧁 From singing Happy Birthday to sharing laughs and making wonderful memories together, everyone had a fantastic time celebrating.

Please join us in wishing Anthony, Joyce, and Heather a very Happy Birthday. We hope your year ahead is filled with happiness, good health, and plenty more sweet treats! 🎈🎁🎉

#HappyBirthday #BirthdayCelebrations #CakeCakeAndMoreCake #VerulamHouse #MakingMemories #CelebrationTime #CareHomeLife #BirthdayJoy 🎂🥳🍰🎈
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📣 Sherry Morning at Verulam House 🍷✨

What a lovely morning enjoyed by all at our Sherry Morning! Residents gathered together to relax, chat, and enjoy a glass of sherry in great company. There was plenty of laughter, wonderful conversations, and a warm social atmosphere throughout.

Moments like these are a fantastic way to bring everyone together, make new friendships, and create happy memories. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning so special.

❤️ Cheers to friendship, community, and enjoying life's little pleasures!

#SherryMorning #VerulamHouse #ResidentLife #SocialActivities #GoodCompany #MakingMemories #CareHomeLife #CommunitySpirit #EnjoyingLife #FunAndFriendship 🍷🥂😊
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🌸🎨 Arts & Crafts Flower Arranging in the Chapel 🌸🎨

Our Arts & Crafts flower arranging session in the chapel was blooming brilliant! 🌼🌷 Residents created some truly beautiful floral displays, showing just how much their skills and confidence have grown over time.

The creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail were amazing to see, and the finished arrangements looked absolutely stunning. We are getting so good at flower arranging that we might even be ready to take on a wedding next year! 💐😉

A wonderful afternoon filled with laughter, creativity, and plenty of floral inspiration.

#ArtsAndCrafts #FlowerArranging #CreativeAging #ChapelActivities #BeautifulBlooms #ResidentLife #MakingMemories #VerulamHouse #KeepingCreative #BloomingLovely 🌸💐🌷✨
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Meet the manager – Lisa Walbridge

I have worked in social care for 34 years, including 20 years as a residential care home manager, and I have been proud to lead the team at Ivy Lodge for the past nine years.

My passion has always been to provide high-quality, person-centred care and to create an environment where residents genuinely feel at home. At Ivy Lodge, we want everyone to feel known, valued and respected, with the support, choice and independence to continue living life in a way that feels right for them.

One of the things I love most about life at Ivy Lodge is being part of the home’s activities and spending time with our residents. Around five years ago, Maria, our Activities Co-ordinator, formed our dance group, which I am still very much a part of! We regularly entertain residents with different dance routines and, once a year, put on our own performance inspired by Strictly Come Dancing. It’s always great fun and something we look forward to.

Outside of Ivy Lodge, fitness is a big part of my life. I enjoy running and taking part in circuit-style classes, so I’m rarely one to sit still for too long!

Choosing a care home is an important decision, and I know how valuable it is to find somewhere that feels right for you and your family. I’m always happy to welcome people to Ivy Lodge, introduce you to our team and show you what makes our home such a special place to live.

I look forward to welcoming you to Ivy Lodge and hopefully seeing you very soon.

Find out more about Ivy Lodge Care Home

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by clicking the button below or give us a call on 01904 890108, we will be happy to help.