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Melbury House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Seaham, County Durham. It is operated by Broomhouse Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Melbury House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Melbury House in June 2023 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Melbury House is located in Seaham, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Mount Stewart Street, Dawdon, Dawdon, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7NG |
| Phone | 01915 818609 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 29 June 2023 |
| Provider | Broomhouse Care Limited |
Is Melbury House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Melbury House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-151717287
What type of care does Melbury House provide?
Melbury House provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions.
How do I contact Melbury House?
You can contact Melbury House by phone on 01915 818609, or visit them at Mount Stewart Street, Dawdon, Dawdon, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7NG.
What is Melbury House's CQC rating?
Melbury House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-151717287
What are Melbury House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Melbury House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Seaham?
There are 19 CQC-registered care homes in Seaham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/seaham.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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