Melbury Court

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Melbury Court is a nursing home in Durham, County Durham (DH1 5SE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Melbury Court

Melbury Court is a nursing home in Durham. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available for shorter periods of care. Having qualified nurses on site means people can remain with us as their health needs change rather than facing another move, which matters a great deal to families who have already been through one difficult transition. The clinical side is only part of it though. Most of what makes a day good or bad here has little to do with nursing. It is whether somebody was helped at their own pace, whether the food was something they genuinely wanted, whether their room feels like theirs and whether they were asked rather than told. Dementia support is a significant part of our work. Familiar staff, steady routines and patience do more good than anything else, along with a real effort to understand what somebody means when words have become unreliable. Where people have sight or hearing loss we take particular care over how we communicate so that nobody is left out of what is happening around them. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We take it as confirmation that the everyday things are sound and we keep examining the detail. If you are considering a nursing home in Durham for a relative, please come and see us, speak to our nurses and ask us whatever you need to know.

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Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

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Common questions about Melbury Court

Where is Melbury Court located?

Melbury Court is a nursing home in Durham, County Durham, DH1 5SE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Melbury Court provide?

Melbury Court is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Melbury Court's CQC rating?

Melbury Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Melbury Court provide dementia care?

Yes. Melbury Court supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Melbury Court offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Melbury Court offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Melbury Court

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Melbury Court is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Melbury Court is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Melbury Court offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Melbury Court is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the North East

Melbury Court has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Melbury Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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