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Merlewood House
Residential Care
21 February 2019
National Autistic Society (The)
6 beds
Rating history
- Jul 2016
- Apr 2019
Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by National Autistic Society (The), which runs 16 care homes in England: 11 rated Good and 5 Requires Improvement.
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About Merlewood House
Merlewood House is a residential care home in Lancashire, providing personal care and support for people with autism. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.
Merlewood House provides residential care and personal care for up to 6 people with autism. At the time of inspection, 4 people were using the service. The home is designed to support people in living independently with choice, rights and social inclusion.
A relative commented, "It gives me peace of mind knowing my relative is there. It's marvellous. " Inspectors observed residents were relaxed and content in the company of staff and managers.
Relatives felt people were safe at the service.
Staff demonstrated awareness of abuse indicators and knew appropriate safeguarding procedures. They had received training on positively responding to behaviour and protection matters. Appropriate pre-employment checks were in place before staff started working at the service.
Source: CQC inspection report, 10 April 2019
Specialist Care
Fees and availability
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Care and inspection details
Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.
- Registered service
- Care home service without nursing
- Registered capacity
- 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · BB6 7RF
Registered care categories
Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment.
These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.
CQC ratings in more detail
Overall rating shown by CQC: .
Rating report published 10 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 February 2019.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Merlewood House, consider asking...
- 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Merlewood House, look out for...
- 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?
Could the NHS fund Merlewood House's fees?
The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.
Location
52 Park Lane, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7RF
Merlewood House
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 21 February 2019
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