Melbury House
Residential care home · Seaham
Mount Stewart Street, Dawdon, Seaham, SR7 7NG
Run by Broomhouse Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2023
- 7.4Our score
- Beds34
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 581 8609
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 June 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Melbury House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-151717287
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Melbury House
Melbury House is a residential care home in Seaham (County Durham), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 34 residents. It is run by Broomhouse Care Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Seaham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dene CourtSeaham | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lindisfarne SeahamSeaham | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden LodgeSeaham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orchard HouseSeaham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| EastholmeSeaham | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
Ask about
- The CQC rated it Requires improvement in the well-led key question (inspection of 29 June 2023).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Mount Stewart Street, Dawdon, Seaham, SR7 7NG
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Questions families ask
How much does Melbury House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Melbury House for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Melbury House whether it takes residents funded by County Durham council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.