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Merrydale is a place where the beauty of nature is a constant companion, showcasing a diverse array of wildlife throughout the...
Care Provided by Merrydale Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 16 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Merrydale Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Merrydale Residential Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Merrydale Residential Care Home Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Felicia Glover (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (16)
Parking
- There is a driveway outside the home which can fit up to four cars on, also spaces available along the private road which the home is situated along.
Merrydale Residential Home Reviews (14)
Merrydale Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.582) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Merrydale Residential Home has 14 reviews.
The food is excellent and nothing is too much trouble.
It's wonderful to hear that, after your mother was a resident here 15 years ago, you still feel Merrydale is as warm and welcoming as ever when visiting your friend. Your kind words about our carers, food, and overall atmosphere mean a great deal to the whole team, I will pass your comments on to the team :)
She was happy there and constantly told us how well she was looked after by all staff.
We are so so grateful to Merrydale for making her end of life easy and gentle.
She passed away at Merrydale on 14th July.
And even afterwards the home helped with all arrangements and attended her funeral.
At a time when it would have been difficult for all her family to cope.
Thank you from our heart, Lesley and Bill x
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt reflection. It was an honour to care for your loved one and to make her final days as comfortable, gentle and dignified as possible. Knowing she felt happy, safe and well looked-after means so much to us all. We are grateful that Merrydale could offer comfort...
The home itself is warm and welcoming, a real home from home feel about it. The food is homecooked and always looked wonderful, with plenty of choice and variety and family is always welcome to join their loved one for a meal.
I hand on heart can't speak highly enough about our experience of Merrydale, we consider ourselves, and Grandma to have been very lucky to have found Merrydale for her to spend her final years.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. It was a privilege to care for your Grandma and to get to know her as the person she truly was. Knowing that Merrydale felt like her home, and that you felt reassured and welcomed, means so much to us. Our team will be very touched by your kind words....
As soon as I entered the front door of The Merrydale you could feel a very homely/friendly atmosphere. Staff were very welcoming and cheerful. It was obvious my sister would fit in very well with the other 15 residents. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff with caring for my sister also the support they gave me as well.
Thank you so much, that means the world to our small team. We're so pleased your sister felt at home and that our staff could support you all, not just your sister. Wishing your family all the very best for the future! :)
I was most impressed with the care I received.
Thank you for your kind words. We are very pleased you felt impressed with the level of care you received with us!
I am exceptionally pleased with the level of care that my mother receives at Merrydale. My mother is awkward to say the least, and the staff are very patient and caring despite of the difficulties that my mother presents them with. Merrydale is always very clean and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Top marks to all the staff.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're really pleased to hear that you're happy with the care your mother receives at Merrydale. Our team works hard to provide patient and compassionate care, so it's great to know their efforts are appreciated. Your kind words about the clean and welcoming atmosphere mean a lot to us too. Thanks again for your support!
Overall experience of Merrydale is of a pleasant, friendly residence. Staff are helpful, jovial, courteous and respectful of the residence. Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Meals are freshly cooked each lunchtime. Evening mail is adequate. Family members are treated as guests, kept informed and included and made to feel welcome to stay as long as they wish. Resident's rooms are clean, tidy and maintained.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review of Merrydale. We are delighted to hear that you find the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming and that our team's efforts to provide respectful and attentive care are appreciated. It's wonderful to know that our freshly cooked meals and...
The staff had made the last years of my father's life pleasurable with their caring and supportive approach. Merrydale is very much a family and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was also a huge fan of the food.
The end-of-life care provided was exemplary and extremely personal. Dignity was maintained at all times and staff were constantly assessing my father for any pain or distress. They involved the palliative care team in a timely manner. Not only did the staff support my father during this time, they included the whole family. I felt nothing but love and care from the staff throughout this time.
The month after my father's death Merrydale help an afternoon tea to remember my dad including my family and the other residents. The staff shared funny memories, and photographs and one of the other residents read a poem. I can't thank the staff enough and would highly recommend Merrydale to anyone considering residential care.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review. It means the world to us that we were able to make your father's final years as comfortable, enjoyable, and dignified as possible. At Merrydale, we truly strive to create a family atmosphere where both residents and their loved ones feel...
I would highly recommend Merrydale to anyone looking for a friendly, caring, safe and professionally run care home for their loved one.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We are deeply touched by your kind words and are grateful for the trust you placed in us to care for your mother during her time at Merrydale. It means a great deal to know that you felt part of our family and that our staff's dedication, compassion, and...
All the staff are amazing, very caring, nothing is too much trouble. There are plenty of staff on any given day, it's always fresh and clean, always a rota and picture of who's working on that day.
Everyone is extremely well looked after, if a doctor is needed, they will call straight away and also inform me straight away and sort usually that day.
I love my mum being there and she likes it too as she's relaxed and happy, the chefs are excellent all the food is freshly cooked and looks delicious.
All in all, I really don't have anything bad to say about it, it's amazing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words. We are privileged to be able to offer the highest quality care to your mum and your family!
Merrydale represents everything anyone could wish for if they need to be looked after. It feels like home, the staff are very caring and friendly, and the food is excellent! The atmosphere is always a happy one. I am extremely grateful for the care and support provided both to my mother and to me.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with Merrydale. We are delighted to hear that your mother has found a comfortable and welcoming home with us!
We were so lucky to find Merrydale for Mum to move into. Being a small residence it has a lovely warm, welcoming and homely feel. All the staff are wonderful, and they cared for Mum with such compassion. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I would recommend Merrydale to anyone looking for a lovely home in their senior years.
Thank you so much for your lovely review Carol! We pride ourselves on offering a home from home experience and we are glad you and your mum feels so welcomed with us.
Staff are always welcoming and friendly and any concerns taken seriously and dealt with quickly.
The quality of care is always extremely good due to the high staffing ratios.
Meals are all freshly prepared with delicious food and individual requirements well catered for.
The standard of care is exceptional, with genuine caring going into the tasks of looking after the residents. All the staff seem happy to be there and give their very best to the residents, frequently going over and above to help bring pleasure to the residents lives. Because it is a small friendly home, staff are always present and visible such that there is constant interaction with the residents.
I am so pleased I chose Merrydale for my mother's care. She is completely contented and her life is as safe and fulfilled as we could wish for.
Throughout the pandemic, stringent measures were taken to successfully protect the residents.
Thank you so so much for your amazing review, Jill. I will ensure to pass this on to the whole team, managers, carers, chefs and cleaners alike! Your wonderful review is greatly appreciated and we are so happy to hear your thoughts on Merrydale and the care your mum receives. Thank you once again!
For me, it is notable that staff remained consistent and caring, and my mother always commented on how helpful and kind people were and appreciated good care at night time also.
Thank you again.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 June 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (5)

Hello, my name is Felicia and I am delighted to be the registered manager of Merrydale Residential Home on the sunny Isle of Wight. I joined Merrydale in 2020, just as the pandemic started.
In 2017 I gained my Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management in adult Health and Social care. I have previously worked with individuals with learning disabilities, being a palliative care worker as well as a funeral coordinator.
I pride myself on being someone who cares about individuals, taking everyone's views and opinions into account in any situation. I am a warm and friendly person which I feel makes me a people person, and I love my job here at Merrydale.

Hello, my name is Sam. I joined Merrydale back when I was 16 years old as an apprentice.
I have developed my career here over the years and I absolutely love working at Merrydale and doing my best to make a difference in individuals' lives, or by simply putting a smile on our residents' faces.
I have gained a range of qualifications here as well as a level 2 & 3 diploma in Health and Social care, and business administration qualification.
In my spare time, I love crafting and enjoying the local beaches and scenery.

Hello, my name is Lisa and I have worked at Merrydale for nearly sixteen years. I absolutely love my job and my workplace. I have my level 3 NVQ and an array of health & social qualifications.
During the first COVID-19 lockdown, I stepped in and used my previous career as a hairdresser to make sure all residents continued to have their hair done as they liked and looked forward to.
In my spare time, I love to shop and keep things clean and tidy and I am now a Nana for the first time, which keeps me very busy!

My name is Sophie, and I have worked at Merrydale for nearly five years, initially as a Senior Carer and more recently as a Care Co-ordinator, following the successful completion of my Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Before joining Merrydale, I spent much of my career in administrative roles at St Mary’s Hospital. Eventually, I decided to pursue a new direction in the care sector, and it has proven to be the best decision I have ever made. Working at Merrydale has been incredibly rewarding, allowing me to grow both personally and professionally. It has been confirmed that this is the career I was meant to follow—supporting our elderly residents with the compassion, dignity, and respect they truly deserve in later life. I am passionate about continuous learning and development, and my colleagues often affectionately call me “the nerd” or “the geek,” as I always enjoy taking part in training and anything that helps expand my knowledge and skills.

My name is Faye and I have been working at Merrydale for just over a year now and it is a wonderful place to work. I have my NVQ level 2 & 3 and I am currently working on my level 4 to further my career. My hobbies include spending time with my friends & family and I am a big animal lover! Merrydale is like a big family and such a welcoming home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merrydale Residential Home
What types of Care is Merrydale Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Merrydale Residential Home have?
There are 16 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Merrydale Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Stairlift, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Merrydale Residential Home to the centre of Ryde?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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