Ivy Cottage
Residential care home · Pontefract
Ackton Lane, Ackton Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6HP
Run by Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd
- GoodCQC · Nov 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds14
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01977 701370
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 November 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ivy Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-116570445
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ivy Cottage
Ivy Cottage supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential setting in Pontefract. Flexible support packages, lifelong learning and individual goals help residents develop daily skills, access community facilities and build interests and social networks.
Ivy Care also supports people with additional health needs, including diabetes and epilepsy. Referrals can be made through an online form, by telephone or by contacting one of its services. Residents are involved in shaping their personal pathway, with support directed towards practical skills, confidence and community participation. Referrals can be made through an online form for families and professionals beginning the process.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Pontefract
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snydale Care HomePontefract | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Vicarage Court Care HomePontefract | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| LyndalePontefract | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Avalon Cypress RoadNormanton | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ann ManghamPontefract | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy DeneKnottingley | Good | 7.4 | |
| Ivy Care Stone LodgePontefract | |||
| Ivy MeadBarnsley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ivy LodgeRotherham | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Lifelong learning support
- Community skills development
- Flexible individual support packages
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities and complex needs
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: residential
Location
Ackton Lane, Ackton Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6HP
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Questions families ask
Who does Ivy Cottage provide care for?
Ivy Cottage supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in residential settings.
Are support packages tailored to each person?
Yes. Ivy Care provides responsive and flexible support packages designed around each person’s goals, dreams and aspirations.
How can someone be referred to Ivy Cottage?
Referrals can be made using the online referral form, by contacting the referrals team or by contacting one of the services.
Can they help residents develop independent living skills?
Yes. Ivy Care supports people to develop daily skills and independence through community facilities and suitable local organisations.
How much does Ivy Cottage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ivy Cottage for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wakefield council paid on average £805 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.