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Merlewood House

Merlewood House is a care home in Great Harwood, run by National Autistic Society (The). CQC rated it Good overall in April 2019 (last checked 10 April 2019). It has 6 beds. It is registered to support people with a sensory impairment, people with a learning disability or autism and younger adults.

  • Care home without nursing

52 Park Lane, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7RF

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 7 years ago (10 April 2019)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 10 April 2019.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (10 April 2019)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (10 April 2019)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (10 April 2019)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (10 April 2019)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 7 years ago (10 April 2019)

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Understanding this rating

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This rating is from April 2019. That is more than 2 years ago. A service can change a lot in that time, for better or worse. CQC decides when to inspect again.

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About this service

Type of care
Care home without nursing
Who it supports
Sensory impairment, Learning disability or autism, Younger adults
Number of beds
6
Nursing care
No, personal care only
Registered since
23 December 2010
Local council area
Lancashire

Who runs it

Provider
National Autistic Society (The)
Brand
BRAND National Autistic Society
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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