Ardtully Retirement Residence

Station Lane, Ingatestone CM4 0BL
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9.9 81 Reviews
  • Ardtully Retirement Residence, Ingatestone
Ardtully Retirement Residence is a charming care home located in the picturesque town of Ingatestone. With a capacity of 22 beds, this residence caters to individuals over the age of 65, providing a warm and welcoming environment for residents to call home. The care home offers personalised care and support services to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With a focus on creating a homely and supportive atmosphere, Ardtully Retirement Residence is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Care Provided by Ardtully Retirement Residence

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 26 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Merjury Clavadetscher (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 60+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (22)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 1998
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Ardtully Retirement Residence

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,500
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,500
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,500
  • Please call the home for more information on fees and funding


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Ardtully Retirement Residence to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Ardtully Retirement Residence Reviews (81)

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9.9

Ardtully Retirement Residence has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 55 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ardtully Retirement Residence has 81 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During my visit, all of the staff were working hard with enthusiasm and a caring smile and always communication with each resident. A lovely environment and caring atmosphere. The food and drinks offered were outstanding and options were plentiful. The wellbeing staff also were fantastic, they were
wonderful.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you so much for your kind words! Were delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience during your visit. Our team works hard to ensure that each resident feels cared for and valued and it's great to know that this was reflected in your experience. We take pride in offering a welcoming atmosphere and were glad that the food, drinks, and well-being activities met your expectations. Your feedback means a lot to us and will be sure to share it with our entire staff. Thanks again!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandad is very settled and seems very happy, all the staff are very friendly and the facilities are very nice.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your Grandad is settled and happy. Our staff works hard to create a welcoming environment, and it's wonderful to know you appreciate our facilities. If you ever have any feedback or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Care and kindness are exemplary.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate your honest feedback and are extremely happy we are meeting all the required needs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First-time visit on an event afternoon, invited by a friend whose wife is a resident.
Very friendly staff, showing good care.
The building is in excellent condition and not showing its 142 years!

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you for the amazing review, you are always welcome at our Ardtully family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is looked after very well at Ardtully, and enjoys the wide range of activities that are provided for residents - including trips to the local churches for hymn singing and coffee and biscuits!

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you for your review, your mum is a wonderful member of our Ardtully family and loves joining in with most of our activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is very well looked after and is involved in many different activities. The staff are very caring and always make visitors very welcome.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you, we love having mum here as her smile lights up the room. Your family are always welcome.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very kind and caring members of staff.
Always feel very welcome.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you, we really appreciate your words of kindness, you are welcome at our happy home always.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are all wonderful - very professional and caring.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you for your kind review; you are always welcome at Ardtully family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always a wonderful environment and wonderful support, always look after my grandma to the fullest.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you for your kind review, we are blessed to have such a lovely person like your grandma as part of the Ardtully family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ardtully is a very loving and personal home. Nothing is a problem and there is always laughing and such a happy vibe! All the staff are superb, kind, loving and very professional.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

What an amazing review, thank you for your kind words. Ardtully is truly a happy home. We are so pleased that you enjoy being with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The reputation of a care home relies on the quality of its care staff, and Ardtully excels in the care they take of its residents.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you for your kind words. You are a part of the Ardtully family, and we would love to have you visit us more.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good facility. My husband is there and he loves it. The staff are very good and management good especially the manager.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you for your amazing feedback, we love having your husband here at Ardtully. He is a great addition to our family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot fault care provided. Mother-in-law is happy and content. Lots of entertainment to keep residents occupied and stimulated. All staff are excellent and appear to really enjoy their job role. Always a cup of coffee, a biscuit and a warm welcome when I visit.
Well done.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you very much for your kind review; we are so blessed to have Mum-in-law here as part of the Ardtully family. She teaches us how to dance and sing. We love them both.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ardtully is truly "home from home." The staff are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble and the residents and their family are always greeted with a smile. There is always laughter heard around the home. My mum often says that "it's like one big family here."

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you for your amazing feedback, our home is our happy place where every resident is family. We love to welcome everyone to our home with a smile and a cuppa!!!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is cared for in the best way possible by every single member of staff. When visiting I am always made to feel welcome and are always approachable to deal with anything we need or want doing. I feel reassured that she is in the best hands possible if anything were to happen.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you very much for your kind review, we are so blessed to have Mum as part of our family and to welcome you and your family into the home


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent carers, facilities and activities.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you very much for your kind words and positive review. We are very blessed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Atmosphere very good in the home - the carers do an excellent job in (sometimes) very demanding situation. Very good teamwork.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

Thank you very much for your review and kind words. We are very blessed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't wish for a better home for Mum and Dad. Staff are wonderful - go above and beyond.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

We are blessed to have such a special, loving couple as part of Ardtully family and we look forward to seeing you all, each time you visit them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent I have two friends in here and they look after them very well. If I had to come in here I would.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

We would be very pleased to have you here when you are ready. It's always nice to see you when you visit us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum and Dad have settled into the care home nicely. The staff have been wonderful! The food is good and the care Mum and Dad have received has been excellent.

Reply from Merjury Clavadetscher, Home Manager at Ardtully Retirement Residence

We love having Mum and Daddy here, we enjoy having Daddy taking part in activities and we have a waiting list of visitors visiting Mum all the ladies are always excited to visit Mum and chat, which Mum enjoys as well.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10 for Ardtully Retirement Residence is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 55 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 54 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.942 for Ardtully Retirement Residence is calculated as follows: ( (625 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 651 Ratings = 4.942

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ardtully Retirement Residence is based on 54 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 26 registered maximum number of service users is 5.2, which has been reached with 54 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Merjury

Merjury Clavadetscher

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Merjury is a dedicated and experienced care home manager with a passion for providing the best quality care. With 16 years of experience in the care industry, Merjury has developed a deep understanding of the needs and preferences of residents.

Having been with the company for 2 years, Merjury started as a senior and quickly progressed to the role of team manager. With the support of an exceptional team, Merjury then became the deputy manager and is now proudly serving as the home manager of Ardtully care home.

For Merjury, Ardtully is not just a workplace, but a home. The residents have become an extended family, and the care home is a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels like they belong. Merjury firmly believes in the concept of "home to home" - where residents are embraced as part of the family.

Merjury's goal is to ensure that every resident receives the highest quality of care and feels happy and content in their home. Alongside this, Merjury also prioritizes the well-being of the staff, creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Merjury's favourite motto is "Let your smile change the world but don't let the world change your smile." This reflects Merjury's positive and optimistic outlook on life and the belief that a simple smile can make a significant difference in the lives of others.


Gemma

Gemma Jackson

Job Title: Head of Compliance

Joined: 2024

I joined PCG in April 2024 as the Head of Compliance, responsible for supporting all our homes to meet all the regulations and provide outstanding care. I previously worked at CQC and have a real passion for working with older people and having their voices heard and experiences the best they can be. I have 3 children and a French bulldog and am training to be a Psychotherapist.