Melbury House

Melbury House is a residential care home in Seaham, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 34 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Broomhouse Care. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published June 2023, the CQC rated Melbury House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Melbury House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in County Durham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to Melbury House include East Dene Court, Lindisfarne Seaham and Garden Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.