Merle Boddy House

Merle Boddy House is a residential care home in Dereham, in the Norfolk council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Mid-Norfolk Mencap. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2025, the CQC rated Merle Boddy House Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Merle Boddy House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Norfolk with a fee on record typically charge about £1,000 a week for residential care and £1,554 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 319 registered care homes in Norfolk. The nearest to Merle Boddy House include Walnut House, York House and Eckling Grange, 3 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.