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Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

The Common, Hyde Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1JR
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Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Marlborough
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Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Marlborough

Located just a short walk from the heart of the historic market town of Marlborough, Merlin Court provides residential, respite and dementia care. Adjacent to Marlborough Common and only a short two-minute drive from the A346 Swindon Road, the home boasts dedicated and long-serving staff, ensuring consistency in the care they provide. The primary focus is on the well-being of residents, celebrating their lives and facilitating a fulfilling lifestyle.

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Care Provided by Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 62 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,450From £1,550
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,550From £1,650

Contact Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Les Johnson (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2015
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (58)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (58)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • Open 24 hours

Parking

  • Parking freely available

Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (77)

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Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.678) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 77 reviews.

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Review from M C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother arrived at Merlin Court in an extremely anxious state having been unhappy in her previous care home.
All the staff have been so kind and caring towards her and she is now very happy and joining in with most activities.

It is a joy to see her smiling again, enjoying where she is living and feeling very much part of the family.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are so pleased to hear that your mother is happy and settled living with us as part of our loving care community, giving you and your family peace of mind. Your feedback is truly...  

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Review from Simon D (Son of Resident) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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All of the staff are highly professional, engaging and, above all, caring.
My father has been in Merlin Court for 3 years and has been looked after extremely well.

Thank you!

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear how happy and settled your father is in the loving care community that we create, giving you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. I will be sure to pass your kind words on to the rest of the staff team. Best wishes, Rachel.

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Review from Rachael F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am extremely pleased with the quality of care that my father is receiving. He is settled and secure and the attention to detail shown by the staff is fantastic. They are genuine in their care for him and always happy to talk to me and answer my questions. I could not wish for a better place for my dad to live.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with our home, and the exceptional level of care provided by the staff team on a daily basis, giving you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. It is...  

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Review from Clive H (Resident / Service User) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been here almost a year as a resident and can confirm full satisfaction of all the options indicated, food and treatment are exceptional.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home. We are delighted to hear how how satisfied you are with our home and the exceptional level of care provided by our staff team on a daily basis, to ensure all our residents receive person-centred care. We are also pleased to hear that...  

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Review from Mike R (Son of Resident) published on 26 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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Many many thanks to all the wonderful, amazing, caring people at Merlin Court Care Home who made such a positive difference to the last two years of our dad’s life. We visited 5 care homes in the same area and had no hesitation in selecting Merlin Court, primarily for the warmth and humanity of the people who work there. It is obvious from the moment you arrive that all the staff, including the manager himself, put the care of the residents first. Even when Dad became incontinent and cantankerous he was looked after with care, dignity and respect. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Michael Berkley-Blezard, Home Manager at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you very much for your fantastic review of Merlin Court Care Home. Your father was a very special man, who touched everyone’s hearts. We really appreciate you sharing your feelings relating to the care, as we are passionate about delivering quality, person centred support. I am touched by...  

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Review from Sammy R (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff and management were so helpful and friendly when we had to find some emergency care for my father. They couldn't do enough. We felt Dad was safe and well looked after. He wasn't so keen on the food and I think some activities he might have enjoyed were not yet back after COVID restrictions. The COVID limitations were a little difficult to follow at times, but as it was a short-term stay, that was easily overcome. Thank you to everyone for taking such good care of our dad.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that your father enjoyed his respite stay with us, in the loving care community that we create. We appreciate that the current COVID restrictions can be frustrating, however we continue to encourage regular safe visiting to ensure our residents and their loved ones are always connected. Best wishes, Rachel.

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Review from K R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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Merlin Court looks after its residents beautifully on the whole. Once or twice I witnessed casual, hurried or overbearing attendance on my father: otherwise the care given to him by three staff, in particular, was first class. We were informed of accidents, falls or other mishaps so remained reassured of his welfare and treatment when things went wrong. When coronavirus hit we couldn't visit for nearly a year, so received weekly emails about Dad’s daily life and morale, improving our own. Residents’ autonomy is paramount: a ‘wellbeing’ facility, offering the chance to follow one’s own interests, is particularly well run. My father, previously an aloof intellectual, enjoyed musical evenings and was offered literature to suit his style. As he declined he was visited regularly: poetry was read to him or classical music put on for him to hear. One of the three particularly regular staff members was with him when he died; another came to his funeral. These things gladdened our hearts immeasurably.

Reply from Michael Berkley-Blezard, Home Manager at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you K R for your feedback, we really appreciate you letting us know your experiences of the team, and the care given to your father. It was our pleasure to spend time with him. He is greatly missed. The team acknowledge your comments, and will continue to improve the service offered to all who spend time in the home. Best wishes, Michael.

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Review from Shelia M (Wife of Resident) published on 5 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Merlin Court is very friendly and has a nice atmosphere with everyone working as a team. My husband, with all his physical disabilities and vascular dementia, was very well looked after with kindness, care and the utmost consideration.

I would always recommend Merlin Court to anyone looking for care for their loved one.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home. We are delighted to hear such wonderful feedback about our home. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team. It is a pleasure to have your husband staying with us as part of our warm and welcoming community, giving you and your family the peace of mind that you deserve. Best wishes.

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Review from F D (Resident / Service User) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Covid has unfortunately imposed many necessary restrictions re contact with family etc.
Staff unfailingly helpful.
Liaison with GP not very satisfactory.

Gardens beautiful but neglected.

Reply from Michael Berkley-Blezard, Home Manager at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Thank you for taking the time to feedback to us, it is very much appreciated and we would very much like to meet with you to discuss how we may improve in the future.

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Review from Candy M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic care home. Very kind and helpful staff.

My mum has been very well looked after for the past 6 years.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home. Our highly trained staff team go above the standards on a daily basis in order to deliver an exceptional level of care, whilst creating the loving care community that our residents live within. It is a true pleasure to have your mother living with us. Best wishes, Rachel

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Review from L S (Resident / Service User) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been a resident at Merlin Court for 10 months, this has taken quite a lot of adjustment made easier by the support and friendly attitude of the staff who are always there with a friendly cuppa.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home. We are delighted to hear that our staff team have helped make your transition in to the home easier. It is a true pleasure to have you living with us in the loving care community that we create. Best wishes, Rachel

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Review from Theresa A (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent helpful staff, caring and loving towards my mum, who has deteriorated considerably during lockdown. The love and care provided by the staff has been invaluable during this very difficult time. Thank you. Owing to COVID restrictions, I cannot rate all the areas.

Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Assistant at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Merlin Court Care Home. It is a true pleasure to have your mother as part of our loving care community. Your kind words about our staff team are truly invaluable to us, and we look forward to inviting you into our home for more regular safe visiting now that the restrictions have eased. Best Wishes Ryan.

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Review from Victoria S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our parents have been resident at Merlin Court for only two months and are already relaxed and comfortable so settling in very well. The manager and his team have provided first-class professional care and are extremely dedicated and proficient in every aspect of what they do. Whilst the care they provide is clearly a priority, the home itself is tastefully decorated and has a calm ambiance. The cleanliness, safety and food are of a high standard and the facilities are no different to that of a quality hotel with lovely gardens and a superb location. The communication is faultless and any requests are dealt with promptly and nothing is too much trouble. This week it was Dad’s birthday and they delivered once again! It would be fair to say the manager and his team are excellent role models for this industry and indeed industries alike. If we could say we’ve only done one good thing this year, selecting Merlin Court for our parents is certainly a decision we are proud to have made.

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Review from Fiona W (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Both of my parents were very well cared for in the last years of their lives. The staff consistently went out of their way to do the little things that matter so much to residents, going above and beyond normal duties. My parents were always treated with dignity and respect. Our family felt the carers understood the true meaning of care, and we will never forget the kindness and compassion they showed us in my parents' final weeks.

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Review from Melanie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both my parents spent the last years of their lives in Merlin Court. They had differing needs and during their time in the home, they received a very high standard of care, which was specific and appropriate to their individual situations. They were looked after with care and compassion and treated with dignity, respect and real affection too. I felt very reassured by how my parents were treated and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending MerlinCourt to others.

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Review from T H (Niece of Resident) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Merlin Court provided excellent support for my aunt during her brief stay. I would thoroughly recommend.

Reply from Angus Matthew, Senior Marketing Manager at Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Many thanks for your feedback it is very valuable to us. I will pass to the staff who will appreciate it.

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Review from Mavis W (Friend of Resident) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Visiting unexpectedly an old school friend who has been at Merlin Court about 18 months with her husband who has now died. What a beautiful place. The warmest of welcomes, a hot drink and cakes and then to our friend's room - it was superb. She is very happy here and we could see her care was superb. We have visited many friends in homes over the last few years but this was the best ever.

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Review from M S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 1 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother-in-law is very well cared for and the staff team at Merlin Court have been exemplary along with the leadership and nursing management staff. We are very happy with the care and nursing given to my mother-in-law over the last 2.5 years.

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Review from Richard S (Son of Resident) published on 1 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father recently moved into Merlin Court. Having visited many care homes over the years, I can say, without doubt, Merlin Court is by far and away the best I have ever seen. The feel of the home more resembles a hotel than a care home with excellent facilities throughout. Bright and airy and easy to move around, the most outstanding feature of Merlin Court, however, is the fantastic staff who are kind, respectful and patient. You won't find a better place.

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Review from Karen T (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cleanliness is generally good but sometimes the area under the bed is messy. Perhaps cleaning could be done when mum is having a meal. Small issue but often the coffee shop is missing cups, spoons, forks but the cake is always good. The coffee shop is a good facility. Can't comment too much on the food as I'm never there at mealtimes. Mum doesn't like too big a plate of food so maybe a smaller portion would be better, then seconds.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 May 2026
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Les Johnson
Les JohnsonJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2026

I have worked in social care since 1992, and in this time I have managed many homes and teams across different sectors of the care industry.

I am new to Merlin Court and Avery Healthcare, but I am very excited to work in such a caring home in the lovely town of Marlborough.

In my spare time, I am a musician, and I am married with two grown-up sons.

Tahmina Akhi
Tahmina AkhiJob Title:Senior Care AssistantJoined: 2023

I like to spend time with people and enjoy getting to know about their past, as this gives me pleasure in spending time with them. I love what I do more and more day by day.

Before I came to the UK, I worked in a hospital where I also worked shifts.

Qualifications that I have gained include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, which is my proudest achievement. I am lucky to have a very good family, and I enjoy my job by getting to know everyone.

Rasheed Layeni
Rasheed LayeniJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2023

I have worked in care for around 4-5 years before arriving in the UK, I have also looked after my parents when living in Africa. I think that I am good at my job because I am doing exactly what is expected of me by ensuring that I follow the care plan.

My proudest achievement would be bringing my children up and now that they are here with me also.

Lidia Fernandes
Lidia FernandesJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2018

I want to make sure that I give the residents a difference between being at home and being in a care home, especially when families are away as we are like one big family. I ensure that everyone is comfortable with us by spending time with them and getting to know them. I was a teacher before this and I wanted something different. Merlin Court is my first care job since moving to the UK.

Qualifications that I have gained are Teaching and Hairdressing, I also have a lot of other qualifications.

My proudest achievement would be that I like to see the residents smile in the morning especially when they say "we missed you".

Shah Prachy
Shah PrachyJob Title:Senior Care AssistantJoined: 2023

I like to help people, which is why I enjoy working here at Merlin, as it is like a home and not a care home. I have three years of experience working within the care sector.

My proudest achievement is that I like to make people happy by laughing and joking.

Daniel Rajan
Daniel RajanJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2006

I feel that I am a very happy person and I work with older people who are like my grandparents.

I have ten years experience within the care sector.

I have qualifications that I gained at high school and also Essol Level 2.

I have not held any other positions within the care sector.

My proudest achievement would be my wife who is a nurse in Savernake Hospital. My son who finished university and is working as a cardio physiologist in St Georg's hospital in London.

Esther Githuku
Esther GithukuJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2023

I am hardworking and passionate about my job, I feel that I am a patient person.

I have worked at Merlin for a year and a half.

Qualifications gained within the care sector would be ensuring that confidentiality is upheld, Safeguarding awareness, patience and resilient, I ensure that I am empathetic and compassionate, I feel that I have better communication skills, I am able to participate as part of a team.

Other positions held within the care sector is a care assistant and also a support worker.

My proudest achievement would be making a positive impact within the organisation, welcoming challenges, exceeding expectations, achieving academic achievements with a variety of certificates.

Julie Francis
Julie FrancisJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2020

I'm a people person, I love looking after people and making sure that they are happy and smiling, clean and presentable. I also enjoy talking to them and seeing if there's any concern's.

I have two years experience within the care sector before working at Merlin Court.

I have a hairdressing qualification.

I originally started working as a part of the housekeeping team when I first started at Merlin.

My proudest achievement would be having my sons.

Babs Rogers
Babs RogersJob Title:Care AssistantJoined: 2018

I am very cheerful and happy. I love to care for people and make sure they are getting the best they can out of later life. I love seeing the residents happy and doing activities with them.

My proudest achievement is working within the care sector for 34 years and still love working with residents.

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