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Merlin Manor Care Centre

Merlin Way, Hartlepool, Cleveland & Teesside TS26 0BF
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. 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, Hartlepool
Merlin Manor Care Centre, Hartlepool
Merlin Manor Care Centre, Hartlepool

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...  

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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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,312From £1,312
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,378From £1,378
Nursing CareFrom £1,404From £1,404
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,443From £1,443

All private fees will be discussed with prospective residents

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

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from Evelyn G (Wife of Resident) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with Merlin Manor Care Home staff do their best when they can and how they can, cleaners are so nice and always helpful and the staff also are willing to listen to anything you ask them.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for this review and lovely comments, we will ensure that these are discussed with the staff teams.

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Review from Pamela R (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My father was in this care home for 8 weeks on end-of-life care. The first few weeks were fine, however, we found his care to be substandard at times, often finding him dirty, wet and his room a mess! My biggest complaint was the nurse call bell was rarely on his bed. 80% of the time the call bell was laid on or under a chair seat cushion. My dad was bed-bound and could not get out to get help. The door closed and the call bell under a seat cushion on the day before he died needless to say we were very angry about this and complained to CHC! Dad died the next day.
On a plus point some of the staff were great, others young and appeared to not really care!

The home manager needs to get to grips with her care home and do more floor visits and speak to the families. Would not recommend.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for your review and sorry for your loss, we are sorry to hear that you had inconsistent experiences within the service, we take all our reviews seriously and will look into this review.

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Review from Katharine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided to my Dad at Merlin Manor Care Home during his final weeks receiving palliative care. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and compassion. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my Dad's comfort and well-being, treating him with the utmost dignity and respect. The facilities are impeccable, and the atmosphere is welcoming. The dedication and professionalism of the staff shone through in every interaction. There was one particular nurse who I can't thank enough- her care and compassion in that last week with regular phone calls was just so very kind- at the time I was 300 miles away so to have those regular updates meant the world to me. The manager and her deputy manager also helped me navigate a bit of a difficult family situation without judgment so for that I am so grateful. A very thoughtful touch that they attended his funeral too- that meant a lot to me. Thank You.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you very much for the lovely comments and it is great to see that the care home and team have supported yourself. I will pass this information over to home to share with the staff team.

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Review from M A (Friend of Resident) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I went to see a friend and found Merlin Manor to be a lovely place. My sister and myself got help finding the floor we needed, took the lift and the carers took us straight to our friend's room. We found it a lovely room with everything she needed all at hand. The toilet and shower room had everything to help with all situations. The staff all seemed very helpful and the whole place was lovely and clean, with no smell at all and I thought that remarkable.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for this lovely review, it is great to see that your friend is settled into the home and that you are all happy with the care and support. I will ensure that this information is shared with the team.

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Review from M S (Resident / Service User) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I moved from a different home to Merlin Manor, the staff are all lovely, and take care of me very well.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for your lovely comments, I am really pleased to see that you have settled and are receiving a good standard of care. I will ensure that this information is passed onto the team within merlin manor.

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Review from D P (Niece of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Merlin Manor is the most efficient and caring home I have ever seen, the staff are so loving and caring, my auntie's needs are met with dignity and respect. Also lovely decorated, cleaning is to the highest of standards.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Operational Support Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you so much for this lovely review, it is great to see that your auntie's needs are fully met within the care home. I will share these lovely comments with the teams within the care home.

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Review from Steve W (Ex Family Member) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home is very clean and tidy and the staff are very caring and helpful and always there to answer any questions.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Operational Support Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for your lovely comment, it is great to see that you and your family are happy with the care and support received at Merlin Manor. I will ensure that these comments are passed to the team within the care home.

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Review from M G (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are extremely friendly and supportive. I feel happy that my mother-in-law is being looked after so well. The atmosphere here is so comfortable and welcoming. The whole place deserves a medal for the good work they all do.

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Review from C M (Friend of Resident) published on 25 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are so caring and attentive. All needs are met to a high level. Welcoming and comfortable surroundings.

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Review from S M (Wife of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband spent two weeks in respite prior to coming into Merlin Manor Care Centre in April this year and without a doubt, there has been a vast improvement, throughout all areas, since the new manager arrived. There does, on occasion, feel as though they are understaffed, also when outside agencies are involved with a resident their specific instructions are not passed on to all carers, e.g. use of equipment. However, I would have no hesitation in recommending Merlin Manor as a residential/care/nursing home.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you very much for this lovely review, these comments help us to improve the care and support in which we provide to our residents and the service in which we deliver.

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Review from J T (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 8 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother-in-law has just come into this lovely home. He has settled really well. It's as though he's been here for a long time. The staff are amazing. The food is lovely. The manager is very approachable and helpful in every way. We, as a family, cannot fault anything at all. I can't fault the home at all. The manager is a gem.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to see that your brother-in-law is settling in at Merlin Manor. Our residents are the centre of everything in which we do. I will share these comments with the staff team.

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Review from Jane J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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So far, we have had an excellent experience. Merlin Manor Care Centre is so clean and has very helpful staff. The cleanliness of my mother-in-law is really appreciated.

The facilities are also lovely, the fact the rooms are en-suite makes a big difference. Also, the cleaners are always working away and the fact residents can have food and drink all the time is helpful. 10/10.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for this lovely review, it is great to see that yourself and your relatives have received an excellent experience and you are all happy. I will share this information with the staff team at Merlin Manor.

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Review from Michael C (Son of Resident) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum is in for assessment and was very against being in a care home. All the team have gone out of their way to ensure the stay has been easy. Every team member is very upbeat and approachable. All the team take time to talk and look for work rather than the passive staff I have seen elsewhere.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, reviews are really important as this helps us to improve and make any changes which are needed. I am really happy that you and your loved one is receiving a high level of care and support. I will ensure that these lovely comments are shared with our amazing staff team within the care home.

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Review from M C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the time we pulled up with my mum-in-law, we were welcomed by friendly staff.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for your review and I really happy to see that you are happy with the care and support in which your loved one and family are receiving.

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Review from Charlotte C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff here are fantastic, they will go out of their way to make your loved one feel cared for. The staff will always listen to your concerns (if you have any). The cleanest, friendliest and most caring care home I have experienced to date.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Operational Support Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you so much for the lovely comments within your review, I am really pleased that you have experienced an excellent service, as this is always our goal to achieve. We will ensure that these comments are shared with our staff teams within the home.

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Review from Alastair B (Son of Resident) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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Thank you so much for all you did to make my mam’s 90th birthday a special day. It started in the morning when you did her hair and her nails, which looked great.
In the afternoon, her family joined Mam and the residents on her floor for the singing led by one of your great activity coordinators. Mam sang along to all of the songs - we lost count of the number! The activity coordinators put on a really good show.
For the visitors who hadn’t been to a care home before, it wasn’t what they were expecting. It was fun for all there.

It is very reassuring to know that my mam is being looked after by people as dedicated as the activity coordinators and carers at Merlin Manor Care Centre.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you so much for these lovely comments, it is excellent to see that standards of care delivered to yourselves and you mam meet the required expectations and it is great to see that everyone got involved in making your mams 90th Birthday so special. I will indeed ensure that this excellent comment is shared with the staff team within Merlin Manor.

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Review from M M (Wife of Resident) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot say enough words to tell you the help and assistance I received whilst visiting my husband. I was made to feel welcome and part of my husband's stay. I will always be grateful and remember the kindness shown. The facilities are first-class.

Thank you all.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Operational Support Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for your lovely comments, it is lovely to see what you think of the care and support yourself and your husband received at Merlin Manor. I will share these lovely comments with the team at Merlin Manor.

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Review from Tori M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely staff, very friendly and caring.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for the comment, we are really pleased that the care and support in which you and your grandma are receiving are to the highest standards. I will share these comments with the staff teams.

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Review from P S (Wife of Resident) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Merlin Manor is modern, the decor is beautiful and the staff are stars. Always a smile and a friendly word for the people in their care and for visiting relatives.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you for the review; it is great to see that the care and support you received were exceptional, and great to see that the team were supportive and friendly. I will share your comments with the team.

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Review from Lynsey H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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In recent weeks, my gran has been on the end-of-life pathway, during this time the manager and staff within the home have gone above and beyond what would be expected. My sister and I have stayed in my gran's room for the last eighteen days day/night. Staff couldn't have been more supportive or accommodating. The care my gran has received has not only been first-class in professionalism but also treated with dignity and love. The staff and manager have cared for her as if she is one of their own family members which we will always be grateful for and find comfort in.

Reply from Kevin Robinson-Husband, Group Operations Manager at Merlin Manor Care Centre

Thank you so much for your positive review, it is excellent to see that the care and support in which your gran and your family received were to the best standards. It is great to see that you all felt like one big family. I will take these positive and excellent reviews back to the care home team as this helps us to continue to develop the care in which we deliver.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 May 2026
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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Rukiha Hussain
Rukiha HussainJob Title Deputy Manager

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.

Carole Gibson
Carole GibsonJob Title Care Home Manager

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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