Merlin Park
Residential care home in Gosport, Hampshire
Operated by Serincourt
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Merlin Park is a 25-bed residential care home in Gosport, Hampshire, providing care for people living with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home offers accommodation, personal care, meals and laundry support, alongside emotional and social engagement. It is suitable for people unable to manage independently at home or seeking specialist dementia support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 October 2019 · Last inspected 1 October 2019
Inspectors found that this home, which supports up to 25 people aged 65 and over, including some living with dementia, delivers personalised care that adapts to people's changing needs. Staffing, training, supervision and medicines handling were all judged positively, and people described the manager and provider as supportive.
- Staffing levels were sufficient, and the premises were clean and equipped to meet people's needs.
- Staff were trained, received regular supervision, and understood the risks linked to each person's care.
- Care plans were drawn up with people and their families, reviewed regularly, and supported a varied programme of activities.
- The service was well led, with effective quality monitoring and a manager who shared information with stakeholders in a timely way.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
255 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 | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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 Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
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Local health safety net
Merlin Park is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Alexandra Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BLOSSOM HEALTH - GOSPORT, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gosport
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)
Information to Elderly & Carers
Age UK Portsmouth
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The Portsmouth Stroke Club
A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.
Dementia Friendly Hampshire
Our Mission is to inspire and drive forward the development of dementia friendly communities across Hampshire.The information and support we offer are aimed at encouraging communities to take…
Age Concern Hayling Island
Provide:- luncheon clubs, drop in centres & carers groups.Hire the hall out for various groups.Provide transport to club
Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight
Promote & protect the good health of people living with dementia, residing on the IW, their families and carers, through the provision of support groups and other such activities, services, advice…
Part of Serincourt
Merlin Park is one of 5 homes run by Serincourt 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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