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Merle Boddy House
55 Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3AX — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Merle Boddy House was rated
Rating published 29/01/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 10 bedsRegistered capacity
- NorfolkCouncil for care funding
- 01362 694643Care home's own number
- Mid-Norfolk MencapOperator
- 3rd December 2010Registered since
- Mid-Norfolk MencapRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Merle Boddy House
Merle Boddy House is a Care Home in Dereham, Norfolk, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Merle Boddy House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Mid-Norfolk Mencap, a registered charity (charity number 1049364). It is the only care home Mid-Norfolk Mencap has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Merle Boddy House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Merle Boddy House "Inadequate" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2025.
What types of care does Merle Boddy House provide?
Merle Boddy House provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Merle Boddy House have?
Merle Boddy House is registered for 10 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Merle Boddy House?
Merle Boddy House is run by Mid-Norfolk Mencap, a registered charity (charity number 1049364).
When was Merle Boddy House registered with CQC?
Merle Boddy House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, Mid-Norfolk Mencap, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Merle Boddy House care for?
CQC registers Merle Boddy House to care for older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Merle Boddy House provide nursing care?
No. Merle Boddy House is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Merle Boddy House?
Merle Boddy House is in the Norfolk council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Merle Boddy House?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Dereham, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.