Welltower
Melbury Court
Nursing home in Durham, County Durham
Operated by HC-One
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About
Melbury Court is an 88-bed nursing and residential care home in Durham, operated by Welltower. It provides care for older people aged 65 and over.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 April 2020 · Last inspected 2 March 2020
Inspectors found Melbury Court to be a homely, clean and well-decorated home providing nursing and personal care, including for some people living with dementia. People and relatives said they were satisfied with the care, and described staff as kind and knowledgeable about their backgrounds and needs. Staff were reported to have the training and skills they need, and people were supported to make their own choices.
- The premises are clean, well-decorated and adapted to people's needs, with signage that helps people living with dementia move around independently.
- Staff are described as kind and caring, knowing people well and understanding their backgrounds and care needs.
- Safety is well managed through regular health and safety checks, identified risks, fire awareness training and personal emergency evacuation plans.
- Leaders and the manager have a strong oversight of the service, quality checks are extensive, and staff say they now feel listened to.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
257 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what County Durham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £857 |
What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Melbury Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is University Hospital of North Durham, 0.2 miles away. The local GP practice is CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Durham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Durham County
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Part of HC-One
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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