Merlewood
Nursing home · Virginia Water
Hollow Lane, Callow Hill, Virginia Water, GU25 4LR
Run by Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds54
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01344 845314
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 May 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Merlewood
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-119255404
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Merlewood
Merlewood provides nursing or residential care for older people in Virginia Water, with 53 en-suite bedrooms. The home supports both longer-term care and short stays, while the wider service also offers palliative care for people needing comfort, dignity and symptom management.
Residents can take part in social and recreational activities, enjoy communal lounges and landscaped outdoor areas, and receive support with daily life. Families considering a temporary placement can use respite care to assess whether a care home is suitable for longer-term needs. Merlewood also hosts community events and activities that welcome residents, families and local visitors.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Virginia Water
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Water Care HomeVirginia Water | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Virginia Water Care HomeVirginia Water | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queen Elizabeth Care CentreEgham | 1.4 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Rivermede CourtEgham | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Grange Retirement HomeChertsey | 2.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EversfieldReigate | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rush CourtWallingford | Good | 8.0 | |
| HalliwellTunbridge Wells | Good | 8.4 | |
| The CotswoldBurford | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| RashwoodDroitwich | Good | 7.4 | |
| Grove CourtWoodbridge | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| The LodgeExeter | Outstanding | 9.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 53 en-suite bedrooms
- Nursing and residential care
- Short-stay care available
Suits: Older people needing nursing, residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Hollow Lane, Callow Hill, Virginia Water, GU25 4LR
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Questions families ask
Can someone stay at Merlewood for respite care?
Yes. Short-stay respite care is available for people who need temporary support before deciding on longer-term care.
How many ensuite bedrooms does Merlewood have?
Merlewood has 53 ensuite bedrooms for nursing or residential care.
Does Merlewood offer a respite care promotion?
Yes. Selected homes offer four weeks of respite care and companionship for the price of three, for consecutive weeks only.
How much does Merlewood cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Merlewood for its weekly fee. As a guide, Surrey council paid on average £1,004 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.