Ivy Care

What Ivy Care does

Ivy Care is a specialist residential care provider operating in South and West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. The company delivers care through nine registered care homes across five sites — Ivy Cottage (North Featherstone, est. 2000), Ivy Dene/Ivy Rose/Ivy House (Ferrybridge, est. 2001), Ivy Mead/Ivy Court (Barnsley, est. 2003), Ivy Lodge (Thurnscoe), and Ivy Croft (supported living) — with the newest site, Ivy Stone Lodge, opened in Upton in July 2024. Total estimated capacity is approximately 70 beds spanning mixed-occupancy, single-gender (female-only Ivy Court; all-male Ivy Stone Lodge), and supported living formats. The operating entity is Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd, a private limited company registered in England (No. 4046728), led by Executive Chairman Richard Slingsby with a small executive team (Finance Director Paul Rooke, Care & Development Director Claire Lee, Area Manager Kelly McHale).

The underlying service model is people-led and CQC-regulated, with no proprietary technology platform, API, or digital product. Care delivery is built around trained support staff, Registered Managers at each site, person-centred care plans, and progression pathways toward independence (including formal qualifications and community integration). The organization is GDPR compliant (ICO Registration Ref: Z8006117) and subject to ongoing CQC inspection. Service descriptions emphasise a "progressive approach" enabling independent living, lifelong learning, and safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The business model is B2G/B2B subscription-style recurring revenue: care fees are negotiated per individual via local authority social services funding or NHS Continuing Healthcare arrangements, with a smaller portion from self-funders. Referrals are accepted via an online form, a dedicated referrals phone line (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), and 24/7 emergency referrals through the head office in Barnsley. The company does not publish pricing and does not disclose revenue. No external investors, venture capital, or private equity backing is mentioned; the company is privately held by its operating leadership.

Name

Ivy Care

Legal name

Ivy Cottage (Ackton) Ltd

Website

https://ivycarehomes.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ivy Care is a privately-held CQC-regulated specialist residential care provider operating nine care homes across five sites in South and West Yorkshire, serving adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, funded primarily through local authority and NHS contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Social Care / Residential Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB)

Keywords

• Residential care services
• Learning disability support
• Complex needs care
• Supported living
• Adult social care

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnsley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Services: Ivy Care provides residential care and support services to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs across multiple care homes. Revenue is generated through care contracts, typically funded by local authorities, NHS, or self-funding individuals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ivy Care provides residential care and supported living services to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs across nine care homes on five sites in South and West Yorkshire (Barnsley, Ferrybridge, North Featherstone, Thurnscoe, and Upton). Services include long-term residential placements, supported living, respite care, and crisis/emergency support, with funding typically arranged through local authority social services, NHS Continuing Healthcare, or self-funding individuals.

Product overview

Ivy Care is a specialist residential care provider offering a portfolio of nine care homes across five sites in South and West Yorkshire. The company operates as a unified care service platform providing residential support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The portfolio includes mixed-occupancy, single-gender, and supported living services: Ivy Stone Lodge (newest, opened 2024), Ivy Court (female-only), Ivy Lodge (10-bed), Ivy Mead (mixed), Ivy Cottage (mixed), Ivy Dene (mixed), Ivy Rose (independent living), Ivy House (chapel conversion), and Ivy Croft (supported living). Services range from full residential care to supported living aimed at building independence, with specializations including autism spectrum disorder, mental health support, and crisis intervention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ivy Stone Lodge A newly registered residential service opened in July 2024, providing support for 6 adults in an all-male environment in Upton, Pontefract. Features six fully furnished en-suite bedrooms, communal kitchen, lounge, and dining area with garden access. For adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Ivy Court A female-only residential service with 10 beds located at Ivy Mead in Lundwood, Barnsley. The two-level house accommodates 10 individual females with 8 bedrooms on the first floor and 2 on the ground floor. For adult women with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Ivy Lodge A 10-bed residential service in Thurnscoe, Rotherham supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. All bedrooms are en-suite with showers, with active community involvement including allotment work and educational qualifications.
• Ivy Mead A mixed-occupancy residential service accommodating 10 individuals in Lundwood, Barnsley. Registered since December 2003, featuring 10 bedrooms (8 on first floor, 2 on ground floor with wheelchair access), spacious lounge/dining area, and modern kitchen. Also serves as the company's Registered Office.
• Ivy Cottage A mixed-occupancy residential service registered in October 2000, providing care and support to 10 individuals with learning disabilities. Traditional two-storey property with 10 furnished bedrooms, lounge with conservatory, and private garden in North Featherstone, West Yorkshire.
• Ivy Dene A mixed-occupancy residential service registered in November 2001, supporting 10 individuals with learning disabilities. Located in Ferrybridge with 5 ground floor bedrooms, communal areas, and large garden with vegetable plots. Also accommodates Ivy Rose and Ivy House on the same site.
• Ivy Rose A first-floor self-contained living space within Ivy Dene's regulated activity, supporting 5 individuals towards increased independence. Features 5 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and shower room with support for self-medication. For adults with learning disabilities working toward independence.
• Ivy House A five-bedroom residential service converted from a former chapel, located adjacent to Ivy Dene in Ferrybridge. Features ground floor accessibility, two self-contained studio apartments on the first floor, and on-site training facilities. For adults with learning disabilities.
• Ivy Croft A supported living bungalow adjacent to Ivy Cottage in North Featherstone, providing support for 4 adults in an all-male service under Ivy Cottage's regulated activity. Features communal kitchen, lounge, dining area, and four en-suite bedrooms. For adults with learning disabilities.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Care Quality Commission (CQC)coreOthersIvy Care operates under CQC regulation as a care provider. The organization is CQC registered and subject to regulatory oversight for adult social care services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Voyage Care: One of the UK's largest specialist care providers supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and complex needs across residential and supported living settings. Highly comparable to Ivy Care in service model and resident population, but operates at significantly larger national scale.
• Mencap: Leading UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities, including residential and supported living services. Comparable to Ivy Care in resident profile and person-centred care philosophy, though operates as a larger nationwide organisation.
• Avenues Group: UK social care provider offering residential and supported living services specifically for people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Highly comparable operating model, scale, and resident population to Ivy Care.
• Lifeways: UK specialist provider of residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needs. Operates a similar multi-site regional model with local authority and NHS-funded placements, directly comparable to Ivy Care's services.
• United Response: National charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs through residential, supported living, and community services. Comparable to Ivy Care in service scope and recipient population, with a stronger national footprint.
• Hft (Home Farm Trust): National charity providing residential care, supported living, and personalised support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. Directly comparable to Ivy Care's service mix and target population, with similar focus on independence and complex needs support.

Broad incumbents

• CareTech Holdings: Large UK-listed specialist care provider offering residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Comparable population and service model to Ivy Care, but operates at substantially larger scale as a public company.
• Dimensions: National not-for-profit supporting people with learning disabilities and autism through residential, supported living, and personalised services. Comparable to Ivy Care in core mission and service user group, with a broader UK geographic footprint.
• National Autistic Society: Major UK charity providing residential, educational, and community services for autistic people, including those with learning disabilities. Comparable to Ivy Care in serving autism and complex needs populations, though operates as a much larger national organisation.

Emerging players

• Consensus Support Services: Smaller UK specialist provider of residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Closely comparable to Ivy Care in scale, regional focus, and target population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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