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Melbury Court Care Home

Old Dryburn Way, Durham DH1 5SE
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Melbury Court Care Home, Durham
Melbury Court Care Home, Durham
Melbury Court Care Home, Durham

Melbury Court care home, situated in the historic town of Durham, supports older people to lead their best lives with personalised residential, residential and nursing care.

The lovely home offers many facilities for residents to enjoy such as on-site hair salon, landscaped gardens and patio access on each floor. The enhanced wellbeing programme allows residents to pursue hobbies and interests whilst learning new skills.

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Care Provided by Melbury Court Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 88 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,286From £1,286
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,311From £1,311
Nursing CareFrom £1,329From £1,329

Contact Melbury Court Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Tours

Onsite Tours of Melbury Court Care HomeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)If you are looking for a care home for yourself, or a loved one, we would be delighted to welcome you to meet our Home Manager and kind care team for a show around our friendly home. Our onsite tours give you the opportunity to gain an insight into daily life in our home.
Remote Tours of Melbury Court Care HomeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)We can often offer a personalised viewing electronically via video link. Our virtual tours will give you the opportunity to meet our Home Manager and kind care team, while gaining an insight into daily life in our friendly home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Nicola Durham (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (88)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)

Melbury Court Care Home Reviews (147)

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9.7

Melbury Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.694) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Melbury Court Care Home has 147 reviews.

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Review from Catherine R (Cousin of Resident) published on 14 October 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Stephen P (Son of Resident) published on 2 October 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Barbara S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 25 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Andrea T (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Pat J (Respite Resident) published on 2 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Linda L (Sister of Resident) published on 24 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Julie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Gary B (Son of Resident) published on 18 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from B T (Husband of Resident) published on 7 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Suzanne M (Friend of Resident) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from D F (Son of Resident) published on 12 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from S S (Son of Resident) published on 12 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from L N (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from W B (Son of Resident) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Tim M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Y B (Friend of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Debra W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Nicola F (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from A K (Husband of Resident) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 09 April 2020
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (10) & Events (0)

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  • 04 Mar 2026

    Melbury Court Care Home, located on Old Dryburn Way in County Durham, is opening its doors to the local community for its new weekly coffee morning. Every Wednesday from 10.30am...

  • 19 Feb 2026

    Residents at Melbury Court Care Home in County Durham were recently treated to a colourful and uplifting cultural celebration, thanks to a special visit from performers from Durham Chinese School...

  • 18 Feb 2026

    Residents at Melbury Court Care Home in County Durham enjoyed a heartwarming Valentine’s Day celebration on 14 February 2026, complete with a delightful afternoon tea and lively entertainment. The lounge...

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Awards / Recognitions (13)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Melbury Court Care Home
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Melbury Court Care Home

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melbury Court Care Home

How much does Melbury Court Care Home cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,286 for residential care (respite from £1,286), from £1,311 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,311) and from £1,329 for nursing care (respite from £1,329). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is Melbury Court Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Melbury Court Care Home have?

There are 88 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Melbury Court Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Melbury Court Care Home to the centre of Durham?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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