About Melbury House
Melbury House is a residential care home in Seaham, County Durham, providing personalised care for up to 34 residents over the age of 65, including people living with dementia. [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: confirm the age range and the care types with the home]
A dedicated care team focuses on each person’s needs, dignity and wellbeing, and residents can bring their own furniture to make their room feel like theirs.
Laureen Stevenson is the Home Manager. Melbury House is part of the Lenore family of five care homes in the North East and North Yorkshire.
Good to know
- Family and friends are welcome to visit. Visitors are welcome between 9am and 7pm, and at other times by arrangement.
- Residents can bring their own furniture, by request.
- Every bedroom is en-suite and has a television point. [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: confirm]
- There is visitor parking at the home.
- The home is smoke-free.
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The care we offer at Melbury House
Support is shaped around each resident, with a balance of practical help, encouragement, companionship and choice.
Residential care in Seaham
For people over 65. We look at what each resident can do for themselves and where they would like some help, so they keep their independence for as long as possible.
Dementia care
We care for people living with a range of dementias. Care is adapted to the person, not just the diagnosis.
Alzheimer’s diseaseLewy body dementiaParkinson’s-related dementiaKorsakoff’s syndromeFrontotemporal dementia
Respite and convalescent care
Short stays for people recovering from an illness or a hospital stay, and for families who need a break from caring. Subject to availability.
Daily life at Melbury House
There is time for familiar hobbies, new interests and good company, with activities shaped around what each resident enjoys.
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Visit our Facebook page (opens in a new tab)Food and dining at Melbury House
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Dietary needs, snacks and drinks
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Rooms and facilities
- Single rooms for up to 34 residents, each with its own en-suite and a television point [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: confirm number of rooms and details]
- A lift and wheelchair access
- Gardens
- Visitor parking
- Close to local shops and near public transport
- Smoke-free throughout
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Access and mobility
Melbury House has a lift and wheelchair access, and its rooms are designed for easy access. [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: wording from the home manager]
Please tell us about any mobility needs before you visit and we will explain how the home can support them.
Meet the team
Laureen Stevenson, Home Manager
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Meet the people you will see every day
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Visiting professionals, such as a doctor, optician, chiropodist and hairdresser, come to the home on request. [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: confirm]
Quality and inspection
Melbury House is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. The inspection was in June 2023.
Rating for each question
| Inadequate | Requires improvement | Good | Outstanding | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe | Good | Good | |||
| Effective | Good | Good | |||
| Caring | Good | Good | |||
| Responsive | Good | Good | |||
| Well-led | Requires improvement | Requires improvement |
Fees at Melbury House
Fees depend on the level of support someone needs. The manager will give you a written breakdown of what is included and what is not before you decide. We can also explain funding from the local authority and the NHS.
- Residential carefrom £1,050 per week
- Respite carefrom £1,050 per week
Indicative prices. The fee for each person depends on the support they need, and you get it in writing before you decide.
What residents and families say
Real words from people connected with Melbury House, shared with their permission.
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Independent ratings
Finding Melbury House
Mount Stewart Street
Dawdon
Seaham
SR7 7NG
In Dawdon, Seaham, County Durham. [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: what is nearby, such as the seafront and local shops]
Get directions to Melbury HouseGetting here
By car
There is visitor parking at the home.
By bus
The nearest bus stop is Mount Stewart Street, Dawdon. [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: walking time from the home] It serves this route.
Questions families ask about Melbury House
When can I visit, and can I visit before deciding?
Yes, you can visit before deciding. Please call the home on 0191 581 8609+44 191 581 8609 and arrange a visit directly with them. Our homes are open 24 hours a day. Visitors are welcome between 9am and 7pm. We ask that visits avoid mealtimes, so residents can enjoy their meals in peace. If you would like to visit at another time, just let us know beforehand and we will arrange it.
Do you care for people living with dementia?
Yes. Melbury House cares for people living with dementia. [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: confirm which types of dementia the home supports] Care is adapted to the person, not just their diagnosis.
Is Melbury House wheelchair accessible?
The home has a lift and wheelchair access. [LENORE CARE TO CONFIRM: confirm details with the home]
What happens when someone moves in?
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