Merlewood
Nursing home in Virginia Water, Surrey
Operated by Elizabeth Finn Homes
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About
Merlewood is a 54-bed nursing and residential care home in Virginia Water, Surrey, operated by Elizabeth Finn Homes, a not-for-profit organisation. The home provides care for people with physical disabilities and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is part of a network supporting older people in later life, working in partnership with the charity Turn2us.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
24 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Surrey council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £930 |
| 2025 | £952 |
What Surrey council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Merlewood is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Peter's Hospital, 2.9 miles away. The local GP practice is VIRGINIA WATER MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Virginia Water
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Orchard Dementia Centre
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Ascot District Day Centre Trust
The Ascot District Day Centre provides a place to which the elderly of the district may spend the day (10.00 to 15.30) partaking of the various activities on offer and receive a healthy lunch as…
Chertsey & Addlestone Good Neighbours
We support residents living within our boundaries, which are Chertsey, Addlestone, Ottershaw, and Lyne. We can provide transport to medical appointments, local day centres and also assist with…
Spelthorne Dementia Support
Weekly Memory Cafe and carers cafe at Greeno Centre.A buddy support system for families.Coach trips for members and their carers, plus boat trips for wheelchair users.Musical evenings and…
Runnymede Dementia Carers Support Group Cio
Dementia Carers Support Group was set up in Runnymede to look after and give respite to carers caring for sufferers of all forms of Dementia. The group runs two drop-in centres weekly and other…
Camberley Alzheimer Cafe Cio
The Camberley Alzheimer Cafe CIO offers 2 services.1. Monthly cafe for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and learn about the emotional side of dementia. All is free to the public…
Part of Elizabeth Finn Homes
Merlewood is one of 8 homes run by Elizabeth Finn Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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