Merlewood House
Residential care home · Great Harwood
52 Park Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7RF
Run by National Autistic Society (The)
- GoodCQC · Apr 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01254 885355
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 April 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Merlewood House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-134621100
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Merlewood House
Residential support is available for younger adults and older people with learning disabilities or sensory impairment at Merlewood House. Its registration identifies a care home without nursing, making the setting relevant to people who need structured assistance with everyday living.
The home’s registered category covers residential care for adults whose needs relate to learning disability, age or sensory impairment. Support is arranged around the individual’s circumstances, with Merlewood House offering a residential setting rather than continuous nursing intervention for people with learning disabilities or sensory impairment.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Great Harwood
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townfield and Coach HouseBlackburn | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mill Lodge Residential Care HomeBlackburn | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meadowfold Hyndburn Ribble Valley Short BreakBlackburn | 0.7 miles | Outstanding | 10.0 | |
| Blackburn RoadBlackburn | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The SpringfieldBlackburn | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by National Autistic Society (The)
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Brook HouseAccrington | Good | 7.4 | |
| Mainwaring TerraceManchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hoylands HouseBarnsley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Field ViewGoole | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Pinecroft and Bristol OutreachThornbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| CrosswaysMildenhall | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cherry TreesBurnham-on-Sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Park ViewBurnham-on-Sea | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Fernery HouseBurnham-on-Sea | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Stonepit CloseGodalming | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Edwards CloseCroydon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Overcliffe HouseGravesend | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
Suits: Adults needing registered residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
52 Park Lane, Great Harwood, BB6 7RF
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Questions families ask
How much does Merlewood House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Merlewood House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £1,864 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Merlewood House whether it takes residents funded by Lancashire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.