Melbury Court

Old Dryburn Way, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5SE

01913830380

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

2 March 2020

Provider

HC-One No.2 Limited

Beds

88 beds

About Melbury Court

Melbury Court is a nursing home in County Durham, providing care for people with a range of needs, including those living with dementia. The findings below set out what the CQC observed on its most recent inspection.

Melbury Court accommodates up to 87 people with varying care needs, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 83 people were residing at the service. The home is well-decorated, clean, and provides a safe environment with regular health and safety checks.

Individual and environmental risks have been identified and appropriately mitigated. Staff have received fire awareness training, and people have personal emergency evacuation plans in place.

The provider maintains extensive quality assurance systems to monitor the quality and safety of the service. The home demonstrates a commitment to maintaining standards through systematic oversight and safety protocols.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 April 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 88 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DH1 5SE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 9 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 March 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Melbury Court's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Melbury Court, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Melbury Court, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Melbury Court's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees