St Ives House

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE
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9.8 102 Reviews
  • St Ives House, Ringwood
St Ives House is a beautiful residential and dementia care home at Ashley Heath near Ringwood.

The home provides a warm and relaxed environment in an attractive sylvan setting, and has been carefully designed to provide comfort and convenience for residents, relatives and staff.

With 60 en-suite bedrooms and an abundance of light and space, St Ives House provides everything to make it feel homely, safe and comfortable.

St Ives House home sits on the edge of the New Forest National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Caring, expertly trained staff are on hand to provide high quality care for all levels of need – from short-term respite, to high dependency and palliative care, as well as dementia care.

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Care Provided by St Ives House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Sheltered Housing

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Emma Cotton (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 53+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for St Ives House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • St Ives operates an 'Open House' policy and encourages family and friends to visit. No limited visiting hours.


  • Parking

  • Ample parking at the onsite car park.


St Ives House Reviews (102)

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St Ives House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.804) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Ives House has 102 reviews.

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Review from Amanda L (Private Carer of Resident) published on 15 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When needing an urgent respite placement the managers and staff at St Ives were first class. Once contacted they completed their initial assessment within two hours and the placement was agreed and the client was moved in that afternoon. On arrival, the staff could not be more helpful. The home is
situated in beautiful surroundings and is well maintained and spotlessly clean.
The staff all are dedicated, friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble day or night.
There is a wide range of meals and drinks. The activities are varied and enjoyable.

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Review from Jane M (Friend of Resident) published on 16 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are absolutely delighted by the progress our dear friend has made since taking up residence at St Ives House in late 2017.
Her quality of life and her health have greatly improved and she enjoys partaking in all the various activities that St Ives offers. She has made new friends and feels very
much "at home". Both management and staff are professional, kind and friendly and treat all residents with dignity. The standard of care is excellent.
Thank you all so much.

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Review from T L (Resident) published on 10 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very clean and amazing place. The staff are very friendly and helpful. A place where you would want to put your relative in when they would need a care home.

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Review from Richard S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 13 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First class facilities. Very friendly staff. Mother-in-law is very happy and very well looked after.

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Review from Tania M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely facilities very caring staff, stimulating environment. Very clean and well kept.

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Review from A P (Wife of Resident) published on 30 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has received the very best care and attention during his stay in respite. Patience and understanding in use here at all times.

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Review from Sue J (Niece of Resident) published on 17 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Liked this home on the first visit. Carer and staff are all friendly and helpful.My aunt who despite being reluctant to come into care has settled and decided to stay. Christmas was very special for residents and family alike. Thank you.

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Review from Averil P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and kind, the home is light and airy, well laid out and with nice furnishings. Food is very good with great variety, the food is shown to the residents so they can select, rather than picking from a list. Nice cakes in the afternoon with tea.


Entertainment previously lacking but

much improved now. Will hopefully get even better, with more trips out etc.

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Review from Sarah G (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having visited a few other care homes for comparison, St Ives is a breath of fresh air! The staff are delightful, helpful, extremely friendly and very professional. Nothing is too much trouble and as a visitor, it feels like a very caring place for a loved one to be looked after.
The building may be
brand new, but the team all know each other of old and this shows in the atmosphere.

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Review from Anita W (Wife of Resident) published on 20 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since new manager took over early June 2017 St Ives House my overall marking for this home has gone from a 05 to + 08. My husband has been an inpatient since February 2017. In August this year until September 2017 I was out of the UK I asked the manager to keep an eye on my husbands "overall" care.
On return, I found him very happy and well cared for. The manager's overall awareness is "spot on" and clever. 9/10

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Review from L A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beautiful home very well managed and run. The staff couldn't be more helpful, caring and empathetic. Food excellent and well balanced.

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Review from B G (Wife of Resident) published on 26 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As soon as you walk into the home there is a lovely homely feeling.
The staff are extremely helpful and put your mind at rest for any problems.
They are very happy and relaxed dealing with their patients.
The design of the home is excellent, you can easily find a quiet area to sit with your relative.
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the friends I have taken to the home are very impressed and always look forward to another visit.

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Review from A O (Grandson of Resident) published on 30 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Ives is a lovely care home, we regularly go in for meals with my grandma and the food is very good for the price.
The staff are very helpful and are funny.
My grandma is happy there and that's what counts.

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Review from Nicola B (Sister of Resident) published on 29 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother spent the last six months of his life at St Ives House. He had serious cancer and needed 24 hour care.
I visited him several times and he always told me how much he liked the staff and how well they looked after him. The whole atmosphere in the home is exceptionally warm, friendly and very
caring. Many thanks to all involved.

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Review from D W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My parents moved into the independent living apartments in June this year. They are extremely happy with all aspects. Nothing is ever too much trouble and all the staff are willing, kind, courteous and friendly. The bistro is marvellous and a wonderful high-quality restaurant which my parents love.
Well done to the manager and the team.

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Review from Alexandra W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love going to St Ives. Everyone is really friendly and welcoming, I really feel I can make myself at home.
My grandma is very happy there, as it always has a nice atmosphere. We are always visiting with friends and family, which my grandma thrives on, we love having lunch in the Bistro, it's become
a real social gathering.
Staff go above and beyond to make my grandma laugh and smile.
I highly recommend St Ives for anyone that's looking.

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Review from M C (Relative of Resident) published on 2 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have visited a resident of St Ives House several times now, had meals and coffee.
Overall I've always had a lovely experience.
The staff are really nice and attentive.
The spaces are always tidy and the overall environment has always been comfortable.
The staff are really sweet to all residents
and friendly with visitors.
It's a beautiful care home.

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Review from Rosy E (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother, who suffers from mild Alzheimers, spent a week of respite at St Ives House recently. She is normally cared for in her own home by myself and my siblings. This was her first stay in a care home. The staff were very friendly and caring and she was given a bright room, as I had requested. She
enjoyed her meals and slept well. There were only a couple of negative things concerning her stay. Other wise we were delighted that our Mum enjoyed her stay and even joined in with the activities that were organised for the residents. We feel she benefited from the stimulation of being with caring staff in a lovely setting. The home is spacious and light indoors, with views of the beautiful grounds and has a lovely atmosphere. Mum was able to access her large en suite shower room and on returning home she has said several times, "That was a lovely place."

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Review from Nikki W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has Alzheimers and needed full-time care. She moved into St Ives at the end of March. It is a beautiful care home, very well thought out and planned. The courtyard is a triumph, as is the bistro! We have had quite a few wonderful lunches with my mother. The staff are wonderful, so very caring
and thoughtful, maintaining my mother's dignity. My mother loves to laugh and dance, the staff do their utmost to achieve and facilitate this.
To my knowledge, not once has she asked to return to her home of over 55 years.

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Review from Joyce P (Resident) published on 5 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent. Very happy with all the meals. The bedroom facilities are excellent.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.804)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.804) out of 10 for St Ives House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.804 for St Ives House is calculated as follows: ( (233 Excellents x 5) + (50 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 286 Ratings = 4.804

  • 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 St Ives House is based on 24 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 24 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Nov 2023

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Emma

Emma Cotton

Job Title: Home Manager

I’m Emma and I’m the very proud manager of St Ives House. I have worked with Care South for over 20 years, managing a number of their care homes in Dorset. My earliest memories of wanting to be a carer come from my childhood; Mum was a carer and it was great meeting her colleagues and being there with the residents.


I believe in a loving, caring environment for our residents; there is nothing better than spending my days with them and hearing about their life experiences, they constantly amaze me. I love my job because no two days are the same at St Ives House.