Merlin Manor Care Centre
Merlin Manor Care Centre, Merlin Way, Hartlepool, TS26 0BF
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 2 August 2023
Last inspected 7 July 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 2 Aug 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
The James Cook University Hospital
46.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Throston Medical Centre
0.9 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Winterbottom
1 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.4 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Hartlepool (2025–26)
£917
per week, residential
£900
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
17.5% of people in Hartlepool are aged 65 or over
55
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.