ThreeBestRated.co.uk
BEST RATED DURHAM, UK RETIREMENT VILLAGES

3 Best Retirement Villages in Durham, UK

Expert-recommended Top 3 Retirement Homes in Durham, UK. All of our retirement villages actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes local reviews, history, business standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their trading excellence. You deserve only the best!

Melbury Court Care Home
Melbury Court Care Home
Melbury Court Care Home
Durham retirement villages Melbury Court Care Home video
6+ YEARS IN TBR
CALL CONTACT

MELBURY COURT CARE HOME

(4.9 Score)
Old Dryburn Way, Durham DH1 5SE, UK Directions

Since 2011

Speciality:

✓ Call Bells ✓ Coffee Mornings ✓ En-suite Rooms ✓ Hair Salon ✓ Hobby Room ✓ Landscaped Garden ✓ Minibus ✓ Patio ✓ Patio Rooms ✓ Physiotherapy ✓ Premier Rooms ✓ Purpose Built ✓ Quiet Room ✓ Shop ✓ Wellbeing ✓ Wheelchair Access ✓ Wi-fi

“Melbury Court Care Home is a purpose-built care home located in the heart of historic Durham and has 87 beds. The landscaped garden, which is looked after by some of the residents, is a popular spot to sit and relax in your free time with friends and family. All their stylish, bright, and comfortable bedrooms and living areas are easily accessible by wheelchair. Their trained team will take care of all the residents as if they were family. They offer special dietary requirements and continuously seek ways to make the dining experience as captivating as possible.

2025 Update: The home’s caring team has created a warm, family-like atmosphere, where residents are encouraged to eat and celebrate special occasions together. Residents can personalise their rooms with their own furniture and treasured belongings, making them feel truly at home. Daily life at Melbury Court is carefully planned to support the mind, body, and soul.”

Reviews | Play Video | Write a Review

Price:

Weekly Charges from £1208.13

Contact:

0333 321 4786 0191 383 0380

Open 24 Hours

TBR® Inspection Report:

St Margaret's Care Home
St Margaret's Care Home
St Margaret's Care Home
3+ YEARS IN TBR
CALL CONTACT

ST MARGARET'S CARE HOME

(4.8 Score)
St Margarets Garth, Crossgate, Durham DH1 4DS, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Call Bells ✓ Coffee Mornings ✓ En-suite Rooms ✓ Gardening ✓ Hair Salon ✓ Hobby Room ✓ Minibus ✓ Nail Bar ✓ Outdoor Area ✓ Own GP ✓ Patio ✓ Purpose Built ✓ Quiet Room ✓ Refurbishment Programme ✓ Wellbeing ✓ Wheelchair Access ✓ Wi-fi

“St Margaret's Care Home has a purpose-built home with 59 beds that offers residential, nursing, and dementia care. They provide dedicated activities, entertainment rooms, and a hairdressing salon. The courtyard garden is a place to relax your mind and body. The caring team at St Margaret's Care Home is welcoming and has a vibrant atmosphere, encouraging residents to gather for meals, festivities, and special occasions.

2025 Update: At St Margaret's Care Home, the Home Manager ensures that all residents receive the kindest care.”

Reviews   |   Write a Review

Price:

Weekly Charges from £1208

Contact:

0333 999 8624 0191 386 8949

Open 24 Hours

TBR® Inspection Report:

Durham Gardens
Durham Gardens
10+ YEARS IN TBR
CALL CONTACT

DURHAM GARDENS

(4.6 Score)
Witton Gilbert, Durham DH7 6RP, UK Directions

Since 1957

Speciality:

✓ Secure Door Entry System On All External Doors ✓ 24-hour Emergency Response Call System ✓ Supporting Manager ✓ Digital or Satellite TV ✓ Emergency Alarm

“Durham Gardens offers 24 one-bedroom purpose-built bungalows for rent for people over 55. The home is near local shops, is within walking distance, and includes a supermarket, a post office, and a hairdresser. The other local facilities include pubs and a local community centre. They offer a Secure door entry system on all external doors. They also provide a 24-hour emergency response call system and a supporting manager. They have a wide range of activities and events tailored to the interests of the people living in them.

2025 Update: Durham Gardens offers a garden with seating areas and 16 parking spaces.”

Reviews   |   Write a Review

Price:

Monthly Fee Will Range from £497.71

Contact:

0333 363 8851

Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm
Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sun: Closed

TBR® Inspection Report:

Video

Write a Review for Durham Gardens

Our Review Process:

  • All reviews matter:We publish both positive and negative reviews to provide a balanced perspective.
  • No censorship: Businesses cannot pay to remove or modify negative reviews.
  • Verification process: All reviews are checked for authenticity and compliance with our community guidelines before publication.
  • Fair representation: We display reviews of all ratings (1–5 stars) to help users make informed decisions.
  • Independence: We are not affiliated with the businesses we review and receive no compensation for favorable ratings.

Your honest opinion helps others make better choices. Whether your experience was excellent, average, or disappointing, we want to hear from you. For more details, check Community Guideliness

Contact Business

MELBURY COURT CARE HOME REVIEWS

My Granda (Martin Dowson) spent his last weeks here. We could not have asked for more attentive, caring staff. The home was clean and meals were good. The staff made his days there pleasant and nothing was any trouble. Could always get parked and visited daily. The family would like to say thank you to all the staff that looked after him, especially Debbie, Lisa and Jack. Written on behalf of my Mam.

I was admitted for respite care. I stayed for almost four weeks. The care I received was excellent and I am extremely grateful and met some wonderful staff and residents.

Management are always very helpful and willing to sort any problems as and when they occur. Staff are mostly able to provide for my brother's needs and seem to go the extra mile to help.

These reviews are provided for information purposes and to help you make informed decisions.

To share your experience, click here or send it to reviews@threebestrated.co.uk.

We will display both positive and negative reviews. All submitted reviews are published after verification for authenticity and compliance with our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Community Review Guidelines.

ST MARGARET'S CARE HOME REVIEWS

We are very happy with Mam's care most of the time. We sometimes have small issues but they are always resolved. I think a concern we do have is when there are bank staff. We feel they have no training to deal with dementia residents. I was most upset to see one of them snoozing in the lounge. I think my glaring at him intensely woke him up. The regular staff are all amazing. Thanks to all.

Great staff on every level. All staff are extremely friendly and professional. Cannot praise the staff enough. They are excellent.

DURHAM GARDENS REVIEWS

Previous to myself living in Durham Gardens my two sisters had lived here, I knew how happy, settled and safe they felt so knew that this was where I wanted to live.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MELBURY COURT CARE HOME Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Special Features: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ST MARGARET'S CARE HOME Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Special Features: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DURHAM GARDENS Total Inspection Points: 111/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Special Features: 8
Business Hours: 9
Business Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing, you agree to our Privacy Policy.