. From my point of view Mother is in the best place possible. Excellent. 10 out of 10!!!I A(Son of Resident/Service User)



. From my point of view Mother is in the best place possible. Excellent. 10 out of 10!!!I A(Son of Resident/Service User)



Merlin Manor Care Centre is located in Hartlepool and offers residential care as well as nursing care.
This purpose built care home offers personalised care in a modern environment and operates on the ethos that every resident is unique.
It has lovely outdoor areas and spectacular views.
All the bedrooms have wet rooms and residents can socialise in the lounge diner. The home even has a salon and a nail bar so residents...
Care Provided by Merlin Manor Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 94 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
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All private fees will be discussed with prospective residents
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Merlin Manor Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Merlin Manor Care Centre 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Prestige Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carole Gibson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2022
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (94)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (94)
Visiting
- There are no current restrictions on visiting at the service, families and friends are able to come to the care home and visit their loved ones.
Parking
- The care home offers 2 car parks
Merlin Manor Care Centre Reviews (112)
Merlin Manor Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.818) out of 10, based on 65 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Merlin Manor Care Centre has 112 reviews.
The thanks extend to all staff at the home, who provided 1st class care, from the nursing staff to carers, activities team, laundry, kitchen staff and management.
Staff were courteous and efficient and any requests were dealt with promptly.
Dignity and empathy was shown right up till the end.
i cannot thank them enough for making his last few months comfortable and enjoyable.
I shall pass on you kind words to all of the team at Merlin Manor.
It is always a great pleasure to care for all residents that stay with us.
The professionalism of the staff from the beginning to dad passing away was exceptional. Thanks everyone.
Thank you Michael for your kind feedback. I shall ensure that the care team are made aware of your kind comments.
It's as simple as this...... I feel happy that my sister is getting cared for by good people, who care
Thank you so much for completing the care home review and its touching that you feel that your sister is supported and cared for by good staff at Merlin Manor
My mother has only been at Merlin Manor for a few months, but we are already seeing a big improvement in her overall health and wellbeing. She always tells us that the staff are lovely and very kind. They made a real fuss of her on her 93rd birthday, which made her feel very special. A first-class care home, I would have no hesitation in recommending Merlin Manor. A big thank you from all of our family.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I shall ensure that your kind word are passed on to the team at Merlin Manor
However, from the first phone call to check availability, I was soon put at ease. Management were wonderful.From the first show around I quickly knew that Merlin Manor was the right place for my Grandad.
We were worried that my Grandad would become distressed because of his dementia needs. Merlin Manor went above and beyond to make sure my Grandad was happy and settled.
All staff are friendly and welcoming. They are always there to answer any questions or queries and are always happy to help.
They have also been such a huge support not just for Grandad, but us as a family. I would recommend Merlin Manor to anybody looking for their loved one. I have zero concerns and know that my Grandad is loved and looked after and has the best possible care.
Regards
Carole and the team of Merlin Manor
Since my dad came here three weeks ago, I have noticed how happy and settled he is. The staff are brilliant, nothing is too much for them. My dad joins in with all the activities and enjoys them. I really enjoy my visits here and would recommend this home to anyone.
Both of my in laws are now residing and being cared for here. My mother in law has been in nursing care since October 25 and her care has allowed her to improve following discharge from hospital. Carers annd nursing staff are friendly and listen and act upon any concerns we have . Her great grandson on seeing her improvement said ' they have fixed her ' . When her husband needed to move into residential care it was a relief to us that they had a room available for him. There have been good days and bad days along the way but we know that the home is committed to supporting them and us in managing their needs . The home management iare approachable and really know about the needs of residents and strive to ensure that very high standards are maintained. It is pleasing to see high levels of commitment and compassion amongst the whole team involved in providing the care individuals need.
Any issues are delt with promptly and the care is a very high standard
I would recommend this home to anyone
The attention and support she was given at a time when she was at the most vulnerable time of her life showed no bounds. Anything she needed was provided in no time; taking care of her needs and wishes. Staff working in care homes rarely get the recognition they deserve for the hard work and effort they put in when caring for residents. I have the greatest respect for team Merlin and would like to say a massive thank you to them for their care and support.
My father in law has been here about six months now. Everything about this facility is positive in my opinion:
Staff - Kind, Patient, Friendly and Understanding.Facilities and Building - Welcoming and inviting to visitors and family members alike.
Food and Dining Areas - Excellent, Comfortable, Well laid out.
Bedrooms and Living Areas - Comfortable and as much like home as you could possibly expect.
Entertainment and Social Activities - Excellent.
My mother in law has recently joined her husband (On a different floor as she has different needs) and she is settling in really well. I honestly can't say anything bad about Merlin Manor and it's always a pleasure to visit and see how happy my relatives are in there.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for Merlin Manor. Carole and her team strive to create a home from home feeling and your review shows how well they achieve that feeling. I am pleased that you Mother in law and her husband are happy living at Merlin Manor, and our team will...
I think the overall experience of the whole its service is marvelous it is good value for money, security is marvelous, nothing too much for them its clean and tidy in always good do you anything you want is no trouble. The overall cleanliness is absolutely high standard, and you are treated with dignity.
Thank you for taking the time to review the care you are receiving in the care home. We really appreciate your feedback and this helps us to improve the quality of care and support your receive.
A room of smiling faces, children and residents!
It is lovely to hear your loved one is enjoying life in the home.
I was very upset that my husband had to go into a home but we couldn't have picked a better one, he has settled well (due to the staff) which I am very grateful for.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review of the service, we really appreciate the feedback and supports us with any improvements. I am pleased to know your husband has settled and you are happy with him being in the home. Carole and the team continue to provide excellent care and support.
Dad has settled really well since arriving in the home. Due to the amazing staff! It has put our family's mind at ease tremendously.
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our service, we really appreciate the feedback provided. We are pleased to hear your dad has settled well and you are happy with the amazing care provided. The team provide excellent support guided by Carole's leadership.
We are always kept informed of any changes.
The manager is always very approachable and is an excellent manager.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review we really appreciate the feedback on our homes. I am pleased that you are happy with the care and support your mum in law is receiving. As a team we endeavour to provide good quality care and Carole and her team provide excellent support.
I couldn't ask for a better home for my mother. The staff and facilities are all first class. Merlin Manor is a wonderful place.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to complete this review as your feedback is very important to us. I am pleased to find that that you are very happy with the care provided. We pride ourselves on the team that we have created and the exceptional leadership by Carole.
Myself and my family are very happy with the care our mother is receiving in Merlin Manor. She is also very happy to be here and is content with her care, the staff and the food. We have no worries about our mother since she moved into Merlin Manor.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to complete this review as your feedback is very important to us. I am pleased to find that that your mother is very happy in our home and that she is enjoying the care and support from the staff team. We pride ourselves on the team that we have created and the exceptional leadership by Carole.
My mum in law Agnes is having so much more social interaction since she moved into Merlin Manor. Today she has been to the cafe for coffee and cake. Yesterday she spent the morning dancing to music and the afternoon enjoying watching the under 4s playing including her very own great granddaughter. She seems very content.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to complete this review as your feedback is very important to us. I am pleased to find that that your mum in law is very happy in our home and she is enjoying the social opportunities. We pride ourselves on the team that we have created and the exceptional leadership by Carole.
The staff are always helpful, pleasant and professional.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about the care of your relative at Merlin Manor. We are happy that you feel the care provided is professional and pleasant We will continue to strive to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents and staff.
When mum first arrived, it took time for me to accept the situation, however I was supported and considered as important too. The senior team are brilliant, the care staff carrying out day to day care look after her every need and keep us informed. They are funny, kind and accepting of mum.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about home. We are pleased that you feel that your mum is receiving excellent care and the team are going above and beyond. We continue to strive to provide high quality care for your mum and other residents.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 August 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (2)

I left School in 2005 and started Hartlepool College of Further Education, I was studying BTEC 1st Diploma in Caring and then went on to study for the BTEC National Diploma in Health. I started my career at the age of 17, I started working as an Out of Hours Medical Receptionist for Northern Doctors Urgent Care, Whilst I was studying at Teesside University doing Adult Nursing, unfortunately, after 2 years due to ill health, I could not finish my Nursing degree. However, I was awarded with a Higher Education Certificate in Health and Social Care. I then started working for Carewatch as a Carer home care. It was from a very young age that I knew whatever path I chose it would be Care, I always knew that helping others gave me great satisfaction.
I worked at Carewatch for one year. After Carewatch I got the post of Senior Carer at Lindisfarne Care Home, I worked at Lindisfarne for 8 years, I felt I learnt a lot whilst working at Lindisfarne and knew that I had found a job that I love and enjoy, I was always wanting to learn more and climb the ladder, I then went on to study the Level 5 Leadership and Management in Adult Care Diploma and whilst doing so I was offered the Deputy Managers Position at Lindisfarne, I worked as Deputy Manager and Acting Manager June 2021 to February 2022 this was a great achievement for me, I felt all my hard work was finally paying off.
I love working in care and making a difference. In February 2022 I decided to seek other employment and went on to work as a Senior Support Worker with Voyage Care in Hartlepool, I thoroughly enjoyed my role but always felt something was missing. I then applied for the role of Deputy Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre to which I was successful, I am extremely excited to be working for such an amazing company that strives to provide person-centred care but also supports its staff.
I am looking forward to progressing my career within Prestige and Merlin Manor and feel that I am learning lots of new information, I am extremely grateful that I can make a difference in someone’s life, I believe this is so important and so valuable. I work in care because I care, every day is different, and every day is rewarding.

I have worked in the care sector for over 35 years and started my path to care as a housekeeper and then felt that I would make a caring care assistant as I enjoyed the interaction I got when I was a housekeeper and always wanted to do more for the residents so that started my journey to care.
I always said that by the time I was 40 years, I would like to be a manager as I was a single parent I could not commit to the job role of a manager until my youngest son left school, and lucky enough I was already a Deputy in a care home in Easington Colliery for 5 years, my son then left school and I then became the manager of Ashwood Park.
I have managed care homes for 25 years now. These have been Nursing homes, Residential homes with Dementia.
Each home has been different but very rewarding and at times challenging.
I have my NVQ level 2,3,4 in care.RMA
D32/D33 Care assessor.
I feel that I am a professional care home manager with over 25 years of experience in the role of a care home manager and dedicated to continually improving the service provided to the care home that I manage.
I aim to provide and improve care for our residents and facilitate an ideal environment for staff, friends and family too.
I believe in mentoring with purpose and understand that strong working relationships create great teams and produce exceptional results.
I feel my greatest strengths are firstly my strong commitment to providing professional service, and outstanding care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merlin Manor Care Centre
What types of Care is Merlin Manor Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Merlin Manor Care Centre have?
There are 94 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Merlin Manor Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Merlin Manor Care Centre to the centre of Hartlepool?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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