Welford Healthcare Buys Bath-Based Ivybank House Care Home

Welford Healthcare, a boutique group of care homes, has purchased Ivybank House Care Home in Bath, Somerset.

The care home, rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), provides residential, respite and day care for up to 45 residents. Ivybank House, previously owned by brighterkind, the UK-based care home operator.

Pete Madden, director, Welford Healthcare, said: “As we continue to implement our acquisition strategy focused on high-quality, well-performing care homes, we are delighted to welcome Ivybank care home into the Welford group of homes.

“Ivybank House is a thriving home which enjoys an excellent reputation locally. Residents are always provided with top-quality, personalised care and we are looking forward to ensuring the home goes from strength-to-strength and continues to serve and support the people of Bath and beyond.”

Welford Healthcare is already introducing ambitious new plans for improving and developing the home. Ivybank House will be expanding its services and from the summer it will also be offering secured residential dementia care to residents.