Merlin's Barrow
Marlborough, SN8 · 1.1 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialInnovations Wiltshire
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Merlin Court Care Home
The Common, Marlborough, SN8 1JR
Residential care home · 62 beds · Avery
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,400
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2026
- Beds
- 62
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Wiltshire
£1,400a week
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Wiltshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Marlborough
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Wiltshire
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Merlin Court Care Home
Merlin Court Care Home is a residential care home in Marlborough, in the Wiltshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 62 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Avery, which operates 108 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2014.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated Merlin Court Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Merlin Court Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wiltshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 163 registered care homes in Wiltshire. The nearest to Merlin Court Care Home include Merlin's Barrow, OSJCT Coombe End Court and Forestview. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Avery Homes (Nelson) Limited
- Brand
- Avery
- Registered with CQC
- November 2014
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2026)
- Council area
- Wiltshire
- Town
- Marlborough
The CQC inspection, explained
Merlin Court Care Home had a targeted inspection and showed improvement, but its overall rating remained Requires Improvement and was not re-rated.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Merlin Court Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wiltshire typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Merlin Court Care Home
How much does Merlin Court Care Home cost?
Merlin Court Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Wiltshire typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,651 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Merlin Court Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Merlin Court Care Home Good in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Merlin Court Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Merlin Court Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Merlin Court Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Merlin Court Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Merlin Court Care Home have?
Merlin Court Care Home is registered for up to 62 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about two hours of Wiltshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,300 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Belinda B.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 53 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
Adelaide S.
2 reviews
From £1,540 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 65 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
Rachel D.
1 review
From £1,092 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 69 minutes from Wiltshire
Nina R.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 72 minutes from Wiltshire. Can care for a couple
“Linet became her carer and all changed, my daughter started eating, taking her medications and more important her happiness came back.”
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
See live-in carers near WiltshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Other care homes near Marlborough
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Marlborough
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about two hours of Wiltshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
OSJCT Coombe End Court
Marlborough, SN8 · 1.2 km · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Forestview
Marlborough, SN8 · 1.3 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMilestones Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week