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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.
Recently refurbished,...
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.
Recently refurbished, the splendid Marlborough care home occupies a tranquil location beside Marlborough Common, surrounded by an attractive landscaped garden. The entrance opens onto a spacious, galleried reception and a modern café area. A notable addition to Merlin Court is the popular cinema room.
All bedrooms at Merlin Court feature en-suite walk-in shower rooms, ample space, wall-mounted TVs, and room for personal photos and mementoes. The home also includes a library, a hair salon, and a state-of-the-art cinema room.
The dedicated team of carers and support staff strive to ensure a swift and comfortable transition into home life for everyone. Residents are encouraged to keep their minds and bodies active through diverse activities. Local support from various groups, including students from nearby Marlborough College, adds to the vibrant atmosphere. Mixing different generations often sparks engaging conversations.
Stay updated on the home's activities by following the regularly updated Facebook page. Feel free to reach out for inquiries or to speak with the Home Manager, they'd be happy to address your questions or arrange a visit to the charming Marlborough care home.
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
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Avery Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
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 (81)
Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 81 reviews.
Mum is quite poorly at present and we cannot fault her care in calling the doctor and looking after her while...
Mum is quite poorly at present and we cannot fault her care in calling the doctor and looking after her while confined to bed. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 May 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (9) & Events (0)
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 19 Feb 2025
Kelly O'Donnell, Admin at Merlin Court Care Home, will be cutting off her luscious locks in aid of The Little Princess Trust at a special charity event on 15th April...
There are no upcoming events for Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare.
Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Merlin Court Care Home - Avery Healthcare.
Meet the Team (9)

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...
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.

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...
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.

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...
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.

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...
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".

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...
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.

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 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.

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...
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.

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...
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.

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...
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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