Melbury Court Care Home

Melbury Court Care Home Purpose-built care home in Durham offering residential, nursing & residential dementia care.

HC-One's Melbury Court care home, in Durham, is a friendly and purpose-built home offering nursing, residential and residential dementia care.

💬😂 Chat & Chuckle! 😂💬Our residents enjoyed some lovely quality time together during our Chat & Chuckle activity! ❤️Using...
04/09/2026

💬😂 Chat & Chuckle! 😂💬

Our residents enjoyed some lovely quality time together during our Chat & Chuckle activity! ❤️

Using our fun Chat & Chuckle cards, we had plenty of interesting questions to get the conversation flowing, bringing back wonderful memories and encouraging our residents to share stories and experiences from days gone by. 🥰

There were lots of smiles, laughter and some lovely conversations along the way! It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying each other’s company and reminiscing together. 💕✨

Sometimes, all it takes is a simple question to bring back a special memory! 🌸💭

🎶✨ A Touch of Rat Pack Glamour! ✨🎶Our residents had a fantastic time enjoying John Fletcher’s Rat Pack! 🎤🎩The room was f...
03/09/2026

🎶✨ A Touch of Rat Pack Glamour! ✨🎶

Our residents had a fantastic time enjoying John Fletcher’s Rat Pack! 🎤🎩

The room was filled with wonderful music, smiles and plenty of toe-tapping as John entertained us with some of the much-loved classics of the Rat Pack era. ❤️

It was lovely to see our residents singing along, enjoying the atmosphere and making some wonderful memories together.

A fabulous afternoon of music, laughter and great company! 🎶🥰

🎶📖 A Lovely Afternoon of Hymns & Reading 📖🎶Our residents enjoyed a lovely and peaceful afternoon filled with church hymn...
28/08/2026

🎶📖 A Lovely Afternoon of Hymns & Reading 📖🎶

Our residents enjoyed a lovely and peaceful afternoon filled with church hymns and reading. ❤️

It was wonderful to see everyone coming together, listening to familiar hymns, joining in with the singing, and taking some quiet time to enjoy a good book. 📚🎵

Afternoons like these create a lovely sense of togetherness, comfort and reminiscence, giving our residents the opportunity to enjoy familiar traditions and each other’s company. 🥰

A truly lovely afternoon shared together! 🌷

☀️🎶 A Summertime Show to Remember! 🎶☀️Our residents had a wonderful time enjoying a fabulous summertime show with Michae...
09/08/2026

☀️🎶 A Summertime Show to Remember! 🎶☀️

Our residents had a wonderful time enjoying a fabulous summertime show with Michaela from Musical Memories ! 🌸🎤

There were plenty of smiles, singing, dancing and happy memories as everyone joined in and enjoyed the lovely summer atmosphere. 💃🎶

A huge thank you to Michaela for bringing so much joy, energy and wonderful music to our home! ❤️

What a lovely way to spend a summer morning together! 🌞🎵

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful trip down memory lane as they spent time together reminiscing about the "good old days...
05/08/2026

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful trip down memory lane as they spent time together reminiscing about the "good old days." ❤️

Looking through familiar items from years gone by sparked so many treasured memories, with everyone sharing stories about the toys they played with, the household items they once used, and the experiences that shaped their lives.

Using our reminiscence conversation cards, we asked thoughtful questions that encouraged laughter, heartfelt discussions, and meaningful connections. It was lovely to see friendships grow as residents discovered shared experiences and celebrated the rich memories they hold.

Reminiscence activities are a fantastic way to promote wellbeing, boost confidence, encourage communication, and create a sense of belonging. Our afternoon was filled with smiles, nostalgia, and wonderful conversations that reminded us all of the value of sharing our stories. 💙

✨ A Little Colour, A Lot of Joy! ✨🎨Our residents had a lovely time getting creative with colouring, enjoying a relaxing ...
29/07/2026

✨ A Little Colour, A Lot of Joy! ✨🎨

Our residents had a lovely time getting creative with colouring, enjoying a relaxing activity while sharing plenty of smiles, laughter and wonderful company. 💕🖍️

Colouring is a fantastic activity for our residents as it can help promote relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, encourage creativity and support focus and concentration. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for social interaction, conversation and reminiscing while everyone enjoys spending time together. 🌸😊

🌿🐦 Gardening Club Fun! 🐦🌿Our lovely ladies had a wonderful time at our Gardening Club, getting creative and making their...
27/07/2026

🌿🐦 Gardening Club Fun! 🐦🌿

Our lovely ladies had a wonderful time at our Gardening Club, getting creative and making their very own bird feeders! 🥰

Using pipe cleaners, blackberries and Cheerios, they made some delicious treats for our feathered friends to enjoy. ❤️🐦 It was a fun and meaningful activity, bringing everyone together while helping to care for the birds in our garden.

We can’t wait to see our bird visitors enjoying their tasty treats! 🌸🌿🐦

What a lovely afternoon we had! ☕️🫖🍰 Our residents enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea with freshly served scones and a be...
24/07/2026

What a lovely afternoon we had! ☕️🫖🍰 Our residents enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea with freshly served scones and a beautiful Victorian cake, followed by a wonderful singalong with everyone joining in and enjoying the music. 🎶❤️

We were also delighted to welcome some lovely residents from one of our sister HC-One homes, making the afternoon even more special as we shared laughter, conversation and friendship together. What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! 🌸😊

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Address

Old Dryburn Way
Durham
DH15SE

Telephone

+443333214786

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