
beautiful place, the staff are all so welcoming, the residents are well cared foR T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



beautiful place, the staff are all so welcoming, the residents are well cared foR T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



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.
From care assistants and nurses, to wellbeing...
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Melbury Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 chose 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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
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 (139)
Melbury Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.658) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Melbury Court Care Home has 139 reviews.
I can not recommend this home highly enough to anyone. The home is clean and warm. Rooms are comfortable with on suites, and the lounge areas large and a nice place to sit and spend time in. All the staff and I mean all, from the handyman to the kitchen staff, cares, office and management are excellent, friendly, smiling faces, and nothing is a bother to anyone; they all make you feel at ease and at home.
My father is looked after very well, and we have no worries as we know he is in good hands. The staff are always helpful, friendly and polite, and the resident always comes first. The staff and management have been exceptional during this difficult time.
My mum has dementia and has been a resident since 2017. The home is very well maintained and is always clean and well presented. The staff are excellent and have always been extremely kind and caring and always willing to listen and help. I could not have found a better place for my mum.
The staff are always happy when they are on shift and are always attentive to my needs. Sometimes there is a lack of communication between shifts but this is an ongoing issue. I have lived here for three years now and have made some friends. There is always enough food served on a daily basis and there is always enough food served throughout the day. The overall standard of the home is good that includes care and support, facilities and cleanliness.
The home is comfortable and nicely furnished for a care home and well looked after. The staff on each of the units have always been friendly and kind to myself and my cousin. At times, due to his dementia, my cousin has been difficult to deal with. It's very sad he has to leave but I know this is the best decision all round now. Thank you for being there for us all. We are very thankful and grateful.
I particularly want to thank the senior carer, the people in the office and the manager.
This was a short term stay due to illness. My aunt was really well cared for from beginning to the end. Some staff went above and beyond. Fabulous thank you.
The facilities are spotless, with bright and neutral decor providing a calming and welcoming atmosphere. The lounge areas are comfortable and plush and the bedrooms are spacious with a comfortable bed and chair. The meals provided are of a high standard, giving a balanced and healthy diet.
The staff are really friendly and it is a pleasure to visit. We as a family, couldn't have asked for a better care home for our elderly mother.
Mum is very well looked after, all her needs and wants are met and she has come on in leaps and bounds. We feel really happy she is in Melbury Court. Staff are lovely, professional and efficient. Food is very fresh and nutritious.
Both my sister and I are very confident and secure knowing Mum is safe, happy and extremely well looked after by lovely caring staff.
I find this home is wonderful as I promised my dad he would not go into a home but unfortunately he needed nursing. They have been so supportive to my dad and myself. I feel happy leaving my dad in their care. If any problems come up, they will ring me. I'm so happy with this home, they give me 100% at all times.
A fantastic all-round service, always given with a smile. All the staff are so patient and so happy to help at every given opportunity. Our whole family are so happy Gran is here, as is she.
I find the staff and management to be very friendly and efficient, any problems are dealt with very quickly. Anywhere you have people, you will never have perfection, but in my opinion, Melbury Court is the best you will find anywhere. I spend 10 hrs a day most days with my wife, so I see and hear a lot of what goes on, and if I can't have my wife at home, I am very happy for her to be in Melbury Court.
All staff are very approachable and will answer your questions very honestly. I have never ever had any reason to find a fault or complain about anything.
I'll be back - next week.
Keep it up - you are all worth your weight in diamonds. Well done.
My mother has Alzheimer's dementia and has been in Melbury Court since May 2018. She settled far better than I expected, taking pleasure from her room and the surroundings. All the staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. They are proactive in their care, seeking medical assistance when they perceive any 'abnormality' and keeping relatives informed. My mother is safe, well looked after and you can't put a price on that!
I find that the staff and management are extremely helpful and professional. I am pleased that my wife is being looked after in this home.
But there is one issue and that is when he rings the buzzer for the toilet there is always a wait, anywhere up to an hour wait. This is not acceptable.
Thank you for taking the time to give feedback about Melbury Court Care Home and it is great to hear your positive comments. We have taken on board the areas where you feel our service could improve and have taken the necessary action. We have investigated the time frames for call alarm responses...
Staff are very good. I have no complaints.
A lovely clean care home, with excellent staff and facilities, so pleased that my aunt has settled in so quickly after such a short time.
We were on the waiting list for quite a long time. Now my husband is in we haven't been disappointed. The staff are great, caring and helpful. His nursing care is well managed. He has a nice room with some of his things from home.
All good.
Outstanding - everybody helpful, clean, knowledgeable. Resident very happy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 April 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (19) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Melbury Court Care Home.
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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