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Merlewood House
52 Park Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7RF — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Merlewood House was rated
Rating published 10/04/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- LancashireCouncil for care funding
- 01254 885355Care home's own number
- National Autistic SocietyOperator
- 23rd December 2010Registered since
- National Autistic Society (The)Registered provider
Care offered
Care types at Merlewood House
Merlewood House is a Care Home in Great Harwood, Lancashire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment and Learning Disability care.
Merlewood House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by National Autistic Society (The), a registered charity (charity number 269425). National Autistic Society (The) runs 16 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Merlewood House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Merlewood House "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2019.
What types of care does Merlewood House provide?
Merlewood House provides Residential, Sensory Impairment and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Merlewood House have?
Merlewood House is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Merlewood House?
Merlewood House is run by National Autistic Society (The), a registered charity (charity number 269425). The provider runs 16 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Merlewood House registered with CQC?
Merlewood House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, National Autistic Society (The), has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Merlewood House care for?
CQC registers Merlewood House to care for younger adults, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Merlewood House provide nursing care?
No. Merlewood 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 Merlewood House?
Merlewood House is in the Lancashire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Merlewood House?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Great Harwood, 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.