Care Homes for Older People in and around Merley

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Browse 30 Merley Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.6
Total 1,668 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,454 per week

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Bourne View

Bourne View, Langside Avenue, Poole BH12 5BN

3.7 miles from centre of Merley

1095 Reviews

31 1

"Booked two weeks respite care after total knee replacement - best idea I've ever had - I live on my own although I have a wonderful partner..."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,588 / week68 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set beside the natural surroundings of Talbot Heath, Bourne View brings together contemporary design, attentive hospitality and expert residential and nursing care in a home unlike any other. Light-filled... Read more

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Fernhill

122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW

2.7 miles from centre of Merley

10109 Reviews

23 2

"My mum is treated with respect and dignity, they've taken the time to learn her tells and what she enjoys despite her no longer being able..."Read all 109 reviews

from £1,792 / week58 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, Fernhill offers specialist care within an environment thoughtfully planned to help residents navigate daily life with greater ease while encouraging... Read more

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Heathland House

405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown BH22 9LZ

3.1 miles from centre of Merley

1043 Reviews

27 1

"The management and staff are extremely caring, friendly and professional. The whole place has a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk in...."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,550 / week73 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Heathland House in Ferndown, Dorset, is a luxury care home offering exceptional residential, dementia and respite care within elegant surroundings. As part of Cinnamon Care Collection, recognised by carehome.co.uk... Read more

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The Aldbury

672/674 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4NA

2.6 miles from centre of Merley

9.9110 Reviews

38 2

"I am so grateful for the fantastic care my mum received during her time at The Aldbury. Every single staff member you came into contact..."Read all 110 reviews

from £1,796 / week55 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

The Aldbury is a dedicated dementia care home where warmth, creativity and specialist support come together to create a vibrant place to live. Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, the... Read more

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Amberwood House

418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AX

3.8 miles from centre of Merley

9.980 Reviews

20 1

"This is not a carehome but a five star hotel,my friend who celebrated her 99th birthday this weekend has been in this hotel for a year now..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,452 / week55 rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Located close to Ferndown Golf Club, Amberwood House offers residential and nursing care in bright, peaceful surroundings with strong connections to the local community. For more than 20 years, the home... Read more

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Barchester Hyacinth House

179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ

2.2 miles from centre of Merley

9.942 Reviews

18 1

"What a cheerful and happy Care Home! Mum came to Hyacinth House initially for 2 weeks respite care following a fall. Aged 94, she was..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,585 / week32 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Hyacinth House Care Home in Stapehill, Wimborne offers residential and respite care that is tailored to the needs of the individual. The care home offers a warm and friendly environment with staff... Read more

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Oakdale Care Home

Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ

2.9 miles from centre of Merley

9.996 Reviews

22 1

"I feel so fortunate to have chosen this home for my dear mother. The care given during her final 2 years was outstanding also the support..."Read all 96 reviews

84 rooms

This beautiful, purpose-built home offers residential, nursing and dementia care to 84 residents. Oakdale lies just a few minutes' drive from Poole town centre and Canford Heath. It is situated close... Read more

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Barchester Kings Park Care Home

14 Church Road, Ferndown BH22 9EU

3.6 miles from centre of Merley

9.946 Reviews

61 1

"We are very grateful to all the staff at the care home for the excellent care and kindness shown to our friend Marian since her arrival..."Read all 46 reviews

from £1,690 / week68 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

This beautiful purpose-built home provides high-quality residential care to older people, including those living with dementia. The 24-hour care is provided in a warm, welcoming environment, with delicious... Read more

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Magna

Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne Minster BH21 3BQ

0.6 miles from centre of Merley

9.9164 Reviews

13 3

"Our neighbour was placed in Magna Care Home to be with his wife. He had been her carer, which had made him unwell. While there the..."Read all 164 reviews

from £1,595 / week69 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Magna Care Centre is an attractive Mediterranean style building located within a beautiful conservation area. It offers the highest levels of specialist nursing, dementia and residential care including... Read more

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The Potteries

187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES

2.5 miles from centre of Merley

9.8155 Reviews

38 3

"From the outset the admission process was made as easy as possible and therefore relatively stress free. From the admission in August 2024..."Read all 155 reviews

from £1,645 / week80 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

The Potteries is a luxury, purpose-built care home in Broadstone. The team provides expert residential, dementia and nursing care for respite and permanent residents. They also offer compassionate end... Read more

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The Links Care Home

1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE

1.5 miles from centre of Merley

9.8139 Reviews

16 1

"Very friendly warm staff without exception, both night shift and especially day shift, encouraging me with smiles to start rebuilding leg..."Read all 139 reviews

from £1,390 / week68 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

This care home is proud to be able to display an Outstanding CQC rating (November 2023). The Links is in the lovely village setting of Broadstone, close to local amenities and within easy reach of... Read more

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The Laurels & Pine Lodge

33/37 Foxholes Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3NA

3.3 miles from centre of Merley

9.7107 Reviews

12 1

"My Mum moved into the Laurels in early April. Ahe did so feeling that she didn't need a residential setting, but sadley this want the case..."Read all 107 reviews

from £1,300 / week55 rooms

Group/Owner Hartford Care Group Ltd

The Laurels and Pine Lodge in Poole is a delightful character residence with a cosy, homely atmosphere. Originally known in the local area as ‘Stone Farm’, the cottages have been respectfully extended... Read more

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Mile Oak Rest Home

2 The Acorns, Wimborne Minster BH21 2EU

1.4 miles from centre of Merley

9.527 Reviews

"My sister spent a month in respite care as I had several infections and was unable to look after her as she has dementia. It proved very..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,400 / week20 rooms

Group/Owner Hillview Care Ltd

Mile Oak Rest Home is based Wimborne Minster and has provided people with care and support in a welcoming and comforting home for over 25 years. The setting is a very homely environment surrounded by... Read more

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Forest Hill House Nursing Home

Rushall Lane, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster BH21 3RT

3.4 miles from centre of Merley

9.524 Reviews

"My mother has been at Forest Hill House now since June 2025. She had previously been a resident at Four previous care homes in the..."Read all 24 reviews

36 rooms

Group/Owner Royal Bay Care Homes

Forest Hill House Nursing Home: A character country house in 15 acres of gardens and grounds but fully updated to provide the best in nursing care. Forest Hill House has a first class reputation in... Read more

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Wimborne Manor

2 Lonsdale Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 2GA

1.1 miles from centre of Merley

9.17 Reviews

21 1

"Nan went to the care home very poorly, they immediately got her the care and treatment she needed and now in good health she's is thriving..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,450 / week67 rooms

Group/Owner Morar Living

Wimborne Manor is the newest addition to Morar Living. It is a purpose-built care home designed around the people who live here. From the first step inside, the atmosphere feels warm, calm and genuinely... Read more

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Fairlawn

St Mary's Road, Ferndown BH22 9HB

3.6 miles from centre of Merley

9.976 Reviews

12 1

"We moved my mum here from another home. The staff were really welcoming and helpful . Checking on all mum needs to make this transition as..."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,435 / week64 rooms

Group/Owner Care South

Fairlawn is a warm and friendly residential and dementia care home in the heart of Ferndown, Dorset, offering compassionate care in a home-from-home atmosphere. Fairlawn has 64 ensuite bedrooms over... Read more

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Elizabeth House

Dolbery Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4PX

2.6 miles from centre of Merley

9.848 Reviews

15 1

"My brother was only a resident in Elizabeth House for a short time. In the time he was resident he was very well looked after and..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,230 / week43 rooms

Group/Owner Care South

Elizabeth House is a welcoming residential and dementia care home, conveniently located close to Alderney Hospital in Parkstone, Poole. The home has 43 single bedrooms within a residential and specialist... Read more

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Figbury Lodge

2 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole BH17 8US

2.7 miles from centre of Merley

9.767 Reviews

13 1

"The staff were excellent during the whole period of my stay. Very polite and eager to make residents happy...."Read all 67 reviews

80 rooms

Group/Owner Shaw Healthcare

Welcome to Figbury Lodge. At Figbury Lodge the team aim to run a service that delivers the type of care that they would want for their own loved ones. The service manager, team leaders, administrators,... Read more

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Burwood Nursing Home

100 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AL

1.4 miles from centre of Merley

8.735 Reviews

14 1

"Having only spent two weeks at Burwood after being terribly ill I can see that the staff at the home are working hard to understand Mum's..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,600 / week58 rooms

Burwood Nursing Home is a family-run and independent service, that takes pride in a personal approach to care, striving for solutions that suit the circumstances of each resident from a team of staff... Read more

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Great Oaks Care Home

Poole Lane, Bournemouth BH11 9DP

3.1 miles from centre of Merley

8.594 Reviews

17 1

"My mum was a resident at Great Oaks for a few weeks before her recent passing. The care and kindness the staff showed her was outstanding...."Read all 94 reviews

80 rooms

Great Oaks is a beautiful and modern care home that is purpose-built to put your needs first. Great Oaks is set in a private woodland and the home boasts a beautiful courtyard and landscaped garden... Read more

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Ferndown Nursing and Care Home

9 Dudsbury Crescent, Ferndown BH22 8JG

3.8 miles from centre of Merley

9.416 Reviews

"My father was extremely well looked after by all of the staff.He was treated with kindness and compassion and all of his needs were..."Read all 16 reviews

from £1,200 / week29 rooms

Staff at Ferndown Nursing Home believe that this is their residents' home, not the team's workplace. They offer residential and nursing care of the highest standard and have a dedicated, long-standing... Read more

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Clarence House

6 Dudsbury Crescent, Ferndown BH22 8JF

3.8 miles from centre of Merley

9.340 Reviews

"Our father was at Clarence House for about 2 1/2 years. He was admitted following the worsening of his dementia. Unfortunately he..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,300 / week29 rooms

Group/Owner Southey Care Ltd

Clarence House is a family-run care home with 26 bedrooms, which serves Dorset and surrounding areas. As a care home provider, they are registered with the Care Quality Commission and Dorset Local Authority,... Read more

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Highgrove Care Home

Stapehill Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 7NF

2.6 miles from centre of Merley

9.38 Reviews

28 1

"I recently moved my elderly mother into Highgrove Care Home, and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience so far. The level of care..."Read all 8 reviews

from £1,350 / week21 rooms

Group/Owner Samily Care Ltd

Highgrove Care Home is a charming country house set within beautiful, mature gardens, offering far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Ideally located between Ferndown and Wimborne, it... Read more

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Streets Meadow

Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS

1.5 miles from centre of Merley

8.817 Reviews

"My mum has been at Streets Meadow for over 3 years now and I cannot fault the home. The staff all work so hard caring for all the..."Read all 17 reviews

from £1,716 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Care Dorset Ltd

Streets Meadow offers 60 well-appointed bedrooms, each complete with private en-suite facilities for added comfort and independence. A number of rooms also enjoy pleasant views across the beautifully... Read more

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Dragonfly Care Home

56 High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage BH18 9BN

1.9 miles from centre of Merley

from £1,350 / week29 rooms

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Clover Grove Residential Care Home

40 Upper Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BY

1.2 miles from centre of Merley

from £1,250 / week33 rooms

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Two Cedars

81 Dunyeats Road, Broadstone BH18 8AF

1.3 miles from centre of Merley

from £1,250 / week17 rooms

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Park Lodge

18 Ridgeway, Broadstone BH18 8EA

1.7 miles from centre of Merley

7 Reviews

from £1,000 / week17 rooms

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Southmead

159 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES

2.5 miles from centre of Merley

9.316 Reviews

16 rooms

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Holmwood Rest Home

39 Chine Walk, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8PR

3.7 miles from centre of Merley

16 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merley Older Person Care Homes

How many older person care homes are there in Merley?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Merley, including 10 Nursing Homes & 20 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Merley have the highest Review Score?

Fernhill, Heathland House & The Aldbury are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Merley.

Which older person care homes in Merley offer Nursing Care?

Fernhill, The Aldbury & Oakdale Care Home are some of the 10 Nursing Homes in Merley.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Merley?

There are 17 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Merley including Fernhill, Heathland House & The Aldbury.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Merley?

Respite Care is offered by 22 elderly care homes in Merley including Fernhill, Heathland House & The Aldbury.

How many older person care homes listings in Merley have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 21 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Merley have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 3 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Merley have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Merley include Heathland House.