Avery Healthcare
Merlin Court Care Home
Residential care home in Marlborough, Wiltshire
Operated by Avery Healthcare
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Merlin Court Care Home is a residential care home in Marlborough, Wiltshire, providing residential, respite and dementia care. The home is situated beside Marlborough Common, within walking distance of the town centre. It is operated by Avery Healthcare and has 62 registered beds.
The Care Quality Commission rated Merlin Court as Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for safety, caring and responsiveness, but Requires Improvement for effectiveness and leadership.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Fire station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
15 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £895 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Wiltshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,025 |
| 2025 | — | £1,051 |
| 2026 | £895 | — |
What Wiltshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Merlin Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 7.8 miles away. The local GP practice is KENNET AND AVON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Marlborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ramsbury Community Transport
We provide bus services which are designed to provide the maximum benefit to those in need of them.The main beneficiaries are people who would otherwise not be able to access shops, the doctors…
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How much does care at Merlin Court cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01672 556440 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Avery Healthcare
Merlin Court Care Home is one of 98 homes run by Avery Healthcare 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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