. 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 (113)
Merlin Manor Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.845) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Merlin Manor Care Centre has 113 reviews.
From moment we entered the building we knew this was the right place for our sister. From the management to all the grades of staff, we were all treated with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. No problem was too small for the staff to deal with. Thank you for looking after our sister through an extremely difficult time.
I love living in Merlin Manor, the manager and staff are lovely. There are a lot of things to do.
Thank you for the review, it is great to see that your loved one is happy and that you're happy with the service which is delivered. We will share these comments with our staff teams.
My sister has been in Merlin Manor since December 2023. She is very settled and very happy and loves the manager and staff.
Thank you for this review, it is great to see that your loved one is happy living at Merlin Manor - we share these reviews with our team.
Merlin Manor look after my mother who has been a resident for a couple of weeks. She is on end-of-life care and we have been welcomed at any time of the day or night. Some of the staff are exceptional, very caring and patient with our family. One problem we have encountered is gaining entry to the building and at times, leaving, as there are times when there is no one about to open the doors.
Thank you for this review, it is lovely to see that staff are caring for your loved one and yourselves as a family. I am sorry about the door entry and exit we will discuss this with the home.
I was so against my mother going into a care home, and was very upset the night before she was transferred from hospital to Merlin Manor. But since she arrived I realised she was in a good place. Every single staff member bent over backwards to help Mam settle in and couldn't have cared for her more. They gave the same care to myself and my family, constantly asking if we needed anything and if we were alright. We had many hugs and a feeling of genuine care, from everyone from management to housekeeping. Most important has to be included in what was going on and what to expect next. The love and support and attention to care was outstanding and we will never forget.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we are really grateful for the lovely feedback and comments you have provided, this helps us to continue to improve and ensure that we maintain a high level of service offered to our residents and families. We will pass on this feedback to our staff teams.
Nice care home, my mam is well looked after, the care assistants are good, with two of them being the most wonderful carers we have had the pleasure to meet and we are so thankful they have cared for my mam. We are very grateful to Merlin Manor, lovely manager and have been wonderful during a very hard time we are going through.
Thank you for the lovely review and your kind words, feedback helps us to improve the services in which we deliver. It is also great to see that our management team alongside the wider team at Merlin Manor have supported your loved one and also supported the family. We will pass these comments on to our staff team.
All members of staff and management clearly showed that they cared for the people in their charge and were committed to their welfare. Thank you very much for what you all do daily for all the residents.
Thank you for your review, it is lovely to see that you are happy with the service in which Merlin Manor Team is providing towards your friend. We will pass these comments to the team within the home.
My second meeting with the staff. I find all the staff members the most caring people you want to have around when I am not at my best, caring, kind, the very sort of people to have around because nothing is too much for anyone. Very sparkling and the food is all well cooked - yum!
Thank you for this lovely review and comments, it is good to see that you are happy with the service which has been provided. I will pass on the feedback to the team within the care home.
My mother is extremely comfortable in her room. She speaks highly of the staff and the care and support given. She does not have a big appetite but does enjoy the food and her tea and biscuits! The family feel that the staff and management team are very approachable.
Thank you very much for your lovely review and comments, it is great to see the great care and support provided.
The home is spacious, light, welcoming and has a pleasant atmosphere. Staff are extremely busy, nonstop providing a fantastic service, but I feel they need higher levels of staffing. All staff are good and some outstanding. Dad has settled well. Any issues that have arisen are being/have been addressed. I can get updates and speak to staff at any time. Dad's room is perfect for his needs and he has his own wet room, both are kept clean and tidy. He enjoys his meals and can eat in his room or the dining room.
Thank you for your lovely comments, it is great to see your dad is enjoying his stay at Merlin Manor and is happy. All comments help us to make improvements to our service.
I am very pleased with the care and attention given to my husband during his stay at Merlin Manor. All the staff working in my husband's unit were excellent and couldn't do enough for him. I would recommend Merlin Manor as a first-class care home.
Thank you for this review, it is great to see that you were happy with the care and support in which your husband received. We will pass this on to the team.
After initial problems with some facilities eg not enough cutlery, cups etc. to make a cup of tea or coffee this issue has been resolved. The carers on Mam's floor are approachable, helpful and very professional and caring, especially four of them, always chatty and informative about my mother. Really appreciated.
Thank you for your review, sorry to hear of the issues you had but good to see these have been resolved. We will continue to use feedback which we receive to make positive changes.
Staff friendly and caring but sometimes seems overwhelmed by calls for their services. Staff respond as quickly as they can to any concerns I may have.
Thank you for this review and the comments, this helps us to continue to achieve and improve our services in which we deliver. We will share these with the staff teams.
My mother-in-law moved into Merlin Manor at the beginning of March as she required nursing care after leaving a hospice. We had visited a number of homes in the area, and all were unannounced. We were impressed with how welcomed we were made to feel and that our visit was no trouble and were given a tour. We found the rooms to be bright and spacious which applied to the whole home itself. Mum remained at Merlin Manor until she passed away, we and other family members visited daily at varying times and we were always pleased at how she was being cared for. From the carers, cleaners and nurses; everybody involved in her care treated her with dignity and kindness. Her care and personal needs were met promptly and sensitively. On the morning that she passed, staff stayed with her, holding her hand and remained with her until family arrived. We would not hesitate to recommend Merlin Manor and will always be very grateful to all of the staff who looked after 'Mum' in her final weeks.
Thank you for the comments, it is great to see that the care in which your mum received was to a high level, we are sending our thoughts to you all. We will share these lovely comments with the team at Merlin Manor.
I visit my aunt a couple of times a week and I always find the staff to be friendly and attentive. They demonstrate great caring patience in their willingness to listen and act upon the needs of my aunt. Not rated activities as she does not take part and as to value, I have no knowledge of cost.
Thank you for the positive review and glad you and your aunt are happy at the service, I will have one of the team to discuss our activity program with you and your aunt. We will share these comments with the team at Merlin Manor.
My first impressions were lovely, since moving in they have been vindicated. The room is very nice and comfortable. Particularly, the staff are lovely and helpful. I have been here for two days and feel safe and really welcome.
Thank you for the lovely review, we are really pleased that you are enjoying your stay at Merlin Manor and feel comfortable. We will share these comments with the team at Merlin Manor.
Management have gone above and beyond to try to accommodate her every need, even going so far as to welcome her cat along with her to try to settle her in. Unfortunately, this did not work, but we are so very grateful to the Deputy Manager for suggesting it in the first place! Your kindness, professionalism and generosity of spirit has been very much appreciated.
Thank you for the lovely comments, it is great to see that you are all happy with the care home. We will share these comments with the team.
Mam has settled in and staff seem to know how to deal with her moods so that she gets the best for her abilities.
It is good to see the team at Merlin are aware of your mum and how to support her, thank you for these comments we will share these with the staff teams within the service.
The staff here are always so warm and comforting and are always there to lend an understanding ear. Thank you for the care you show my family overall; you are all angels.
Great to see the lovely comment and review, We will discuss these with the team within the care home and we are pleased your Grandmother and family are happy with the service and support delivered.
I've visited a relative and to check the home out. The home is really well run by complete professionals. It's immaculately clean and kept that way, the care given to the home residents is second to none. The first thing I noticed when I went in was a beautiful mural that had been handmade by one of the staff. It was a poppy tribute to all those who sacrificed their lives for us so we could live in freedom, well done that member of staff. The staff were helpful, pleasant, and professional at all times, especially the manager. Thank you for showing us around and producing that fantastic tribute of remembrance to our brave troops, I hope it's there for a long time to come from a veteran.
Thank you for this lovely review and we are pleased that your visit to the care home was a good visit and you liked the layout of the service. Thank you for the feedback and lovely comments, we will share these with our staff teams.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 May 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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.
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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.
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