Ivy Dene
Residential care home · Knottingley
20-22 Doncaster Road, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8NT
Run by Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd
- GoodCQC · Nov 2019
- 7.4Our score
- Beds20
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01977 671499
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 November 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ivy Dene
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-116570463
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ivy Dene
Ivy Dene supports adults with learning disabilities, particularly people who may also need help with communication, autism or epilepsy. Its services also address physical disabilities and mental health needs, with support shaped around each person’s circumstances and choices.
Programmes focus on life skills, social development, vocational interests and education. Activities are intended to be dynamic and stimulating without placing unreasonable expectations on an individual. Support can include people with challenging behaviour and additional health needs, helping them build confidence and work towards greater independence. Support programmes develop life skills and social confidence through structured activities and individualised goals.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Knottingley
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel GarthKnottingley | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Holyrood House Care HomeKnottingley | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Manse Residential HomeKnottingley | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The RiversKnottingley | 1.2 miles | |||
| Millfields Residential Care HomePontefract | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy CottagePontefract | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ivy Care Stone LodgePontefract | |||
| Ivy LodgeRotherham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ivy MeadBarnsley | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Life-skills and social programmes
- Support for multiple disabilities
- Person-centred activities
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities and additional health needs
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: residential
Location
20-22 Doncaster Road, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8NT
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Questions families ask
What needs do they support at Ivy Dene?
They support people with learning disabilities linked to mental health needs, autism, epilepsy, physical disabilities and communication impairments in Yorkshire.
Does Ivy Dene support people with dual diagnoses and challenging behaviour?
Yes. Ivy Dene specialises in supporting individuals with dual diagnoses and challenging behaviour.
How many people do their homes support?
Their four homes support 53 people across West and South Yorkshire, including 24 people in West Yorkshire and 29 in South Yorkshire.
What is the staff-to-resident ratio at Ivy Dene?
The staff-to-person ratio is about 3 to 1 across their care services.
How much does Ivy Dene cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ivy Dene 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.