Merlin's Barrow

Merlin's Barrow is a residential care home in Marlborough, in the Wiltshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Innovations Wiltshire, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2018, the CQC rated Merlin's Barrow 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's Barrow has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Wiltshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,400 a week for residential care and £1,783 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's Barrow include OSJCT Coombe End Court, Forestview and Savernake View Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.