The Check House

61 Beer Road, Seaton EX12 2PR
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  • The Check House, Seaton
The Check House Care Home is located in Seaton, offering stunning views that create a truly exceptional setting.

This home boasts a unique blend of modern and period charm. The property has been thoughtfully extended over the years, offering a variety of accommodation options. The lower ground floor features contemporary living spaces, while the original building showcases beautiful period details, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Well-established within the local community, the home has earned an excellent reputation and maintains strong connections with healthcare professionals. A small, old-fashioned general store located off the atrium serves residents' daily needs, including toiletries, and is especially beneficial for those living with dementia.

The dedicated team at the home includes long-serving staff members who have been with the home for many years, contributing to a strong sense of continuity and care. The home fosters a family-like environment, where residents are encouraged to socialise in communal lounges, promoting a sense of belonging and community.

A wide variety of activities to suit residents' interests are organised at the care home as well as trips out. Nutritious meals are provided to suit people's tastes and special dietary requirements. Family and friends are always welcome to visit and become an integral part of the Check House family.
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Care Provided by The Check House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 59 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1550
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1550
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1550
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1550
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1700

Special weekly fee offer now available! Get in touch to find out more.


*Subject to availability, valid for new residents before 31st January 2026 Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Check House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact The Check House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact The Check House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Karen Real (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (53)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)

Visiting

  • They welcome visitors, please contact them directly to arrange a tour.

Parking

  • Plenty of parking available.

The Check House Reviews (81)

9.8

The Check House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Check House has 81 reviews.

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Review from Grant A (Son of Resident) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has Dementia and was diagnosed during Covid. I supported Dad with independent living for as long as I could, but I wish I had found them earlier. The Check House is a wonderful environment for my father and one where I find myself humbled by the level of support and care they provide for him.
Activities are always on offer, so he has an opportunity for quiet times or mixed community times.
As the sole carer for Dad, I can't recomend them highly enough. The whole team led by the manager are brilliant at what they do. There is no better place for Dad locally.
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Review from Wilf P (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been living at The Check House for more than ten years. From the outset, the staff have been wonderfully kind and caring. They're professional but friendly. Care for my mum has made The Check House a real home for her and has also been deeply reassuring to me and the rest of the family.
I can only recommend The Check House very highly. The accommodation and support they offer is really wonderful and greatly appreciated.
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise or recommend The Check House highly enough! My mother was a resident for a year until she passed away and both the staff and level of care were second to none. I live in the USA and nothing was too much trouble to keep me in contact with Mum, by either phone or video call and updated
me whenever necessary. I always felt it was like an extended family, with the professional excellence added.
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Review from Sarah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad lived at The Check House for nearly three and a half years. It is a lovely place. I always felt that the staff were kind and genuinely caring. At the end of his life, he was treated with the utmost dignity and respect. I wholeheartedly recommend The Check House to anyone.
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Review from Mandy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Check House has cared for my parents since 2019. The staff are extremely caring and the residents are lucky to have engaging activities, gorgeous food and trips out. I have always been kept fully informed of their progress. After losing my dad, my mum was comforted and helped to understand what had
happened.
They felt they were on holiday whilst there!
Now after my mym has passed, everyone has been very thoughtful and sympathetic.
I believe the care they received here has enabled them to live their best end of life.
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Review from Douglas F (Son of Resident) published on 10 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Simply the best care home I have seen. The staff really care, the facilities are very good and the food is amazing. Wow!
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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was cared for at The Check House for about three years. She had dementia and was always treated with kindness by the staff. The food was amazingly good and at times my mother believed that she was staying in a rather nice hotel. My mother died recently and the staff were respectful and supportive.
Dementia is a terrible and at times distressing illness for the person and their family but The Check House handle it in a caring and professional way.
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Review from Robert G (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my parents were residents at The Check House. My father passed away in April 2022 and my mother in July 2022. Both passed away with dignity and amazing end-of-life care at The Check House. The staff at The Check House are amazing and were always attentive to both my parent's needs.
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Review from K L (Son of Resident) published on 24 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, facilities and activities, would 100% recommend. Great location and outside space. Always amazed at how much the staff involved residents in daily different activities and events. So glad my Mum was here.
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Review from Donna P (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at Check House for over 5 years. During this time, she received exceptional care, delivered with great kindness and respect from all of the staff. I would most definitely recommend this Nursing Home.
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Review from Lisa B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Check House were all outstanding, the care for mum was exceptional and the care for the families was second to none. Welcoming, warm and homely. Palliative care was amazing even down to pureed food in moulds which looked like proper food. The aftercare was so touching, flowers and candles
put around the room the morning that she passed and they made Mum look so cosy after she had. Amazing grace was playing on the speaker as she was carried out and nurses and carers lined the corridor. Check House made a very hard time in my life so much easier for me. I would put them at outstanding.
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Review from Alison B (Wife of Resident) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident for over three and a half years. He has been so well cared for, not only physically, but emotionally. Always treated with respect, dignity and warmth. I have always felt he was surrounded with affection and humour by the staff and I am so very grateful for that. Also,
the loving courtesy shown to myself and my family.
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Review from Mary P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been a resident for three and a half years. From the moment he was welcomed into the community at The Check House we have not had a moments worry about the standard of care he was receiving. From the management to the maintenance staff everyone is part of the caring team/family, and this
shows in the atmosphere at The Check House. At times I was in the home 24hrs a day and saw that the good care was consistent, night and day. Once dad became bed-bound, enrichment was bought to his room, and excellent, respectful and appropriate care continued behind closed doors. The staff became like an extended family to us. We are so grateful.
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Review from Paula J (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our Mum here after a terrible experience at a previous home. We were so nervous as she has advanced dementia and Parkinson's and we were worried about how the move would impact on her wellbeing. However, it has been an absolute dream, to see her looking so well cared for, she is clean, happy,
and stimulated. Activities on all the time. The carers are really great, you can see they really want to make a difference and understand the challenges of supporting someone with dementia. The setting is amazing and I love that there are lots of different areas for Mum to sit in as she is immobile, all very stimulating and a very happy and loving atmosphere when you visit.
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Review from A W (Husband of Resident) published on 18 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife lived with vascular dementia and resided in the Check House from January to March 2022. During her stay, she was treated with kindness, compassion and respect. All members of staff were very helpful and understanding, during this difficult time. Sadly, my wife passed away during her stay at
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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was at The Check House Care Home for nearly eight years and she was always looked after with the most amazing care. The staff are amazing and Check House is a truly wonderful home. Mum was shown the utmost care, especially in her final days and we were both treated with respect and dignity up
to my darling mum's passing. Thank you Check House and all you wonderful, amazing staff.
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Review from Nick J (Son of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was at The Check House for over four years. During that time, he was treated with dignity and respect. As a family, we were welcome and supported. Covid was a very difficult time for all, but we were kept informed regularly of Dad's health and wellbeing. His last few weeks were very special,
and we cannot thank the staff enough for their care and support. Thank you.
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Review from Douglas T (Son of Resident) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted to the Check House for the last 2 years of her life and I'm glad it was where I chose for her - it was great! The food is lovely (I ate there a few times) and was of high quality without being fussy, using fresh local ingredients, wherever possible. The staff were helpful and caring,
always treating Mum with compassion and respect. The views and garden are lovely, with residents able to enjoy the terrace and its sea views in the warmer weather. The staff/resident ratio was good, with an interesting and varied programme of activities, including sightseeing trips in the care home van, during the pandemic to tour the countryside and take in sea views. Safety protocols re Covid-19 were well organised and the nursing staff were on the ball with ailments. Mum was particularly fond of the "Daily Sparkle" colour pamphlet produced daily for the residents. A WhatsApp group keeps relatives up to date with pictures of activities etc. Video calls were available via Skype.
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Review from Maggie L (Wife of Resident) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was diagnosed with complex needs and challenging behaviour. He was always cared for with warmth and compassion and even at his most difficult, he was always shown kindness and understanding. The staff are the most caring, dedicated people I have ever met and treated my husband with dignity,
respect and a lot of humour. They supported me when he was at the end of his life and I was able to stay with him. My husband was at Check House for six months and I would like to thank the manager and staff for creating a safe haven for him to live in.
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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The combination of an exceptional activities programme within this pet-friendly accommodation eased the transition to care-home living enormously, for my mother. The location with such wonderful grounds and views added to the environment. Of course, all of this would have been wasted if it was not supported
across the entire team working there. Professionalism, compassion, responsibility for the residents' wellbeing and needs shone through consistently. As my mother moved towards the last rung of her long ladder of life, it was enormously comforting to know that she was surrounded by people offering such love, care and comfort. With all the added difficulties of the Covid pandemic, nothing more could have been wished for.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.821)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.821) out of 10 for The Check House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.821 for The Check House is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 234 Ratings = 4.821
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Check House is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 59 registered maximum number of service users is 11.8, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 12 Jan 2026

Please telephone The Check House Care Home for up to date vacancy information.

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Meet the Team (12)

Karen

Karen Real

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2000

Karen is the Registered Manager at The Check House Nursing Home and she has been with the Group for over 20 years. She was a Senior Care Assistant for many years, becoming a Deputy Manager in 2015 and then Registered Manager in 2018.


Karen is committed to leading Check House in the provision of the highest possible standards of care.

Heather

Heather McCrea

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2009

Heather McCrea has been a Deputy Manager at The Check House Nursing Home since 2019. Heather joined Check House as a Care Assistant in 2009, becoming a Senior Care Assistant and then a Deputy Manager.


Heather is dedicated and passionate, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the Home.

Tom

Tom Wills

Job Title: Senior administrator Joined: 2013

Tom Wills joined The Check House Nursing Home as the Administrator in 2013 and has never looked back. He enjoys working closely will all departments to ensure the smooth running of the Home. Tom became Senior Administrator in October 2021. He lives in Seaton with his wife and children.

Mayrejean

Mayrejean Boniface

Job Title: Lead Nurse Joined: 2004

Mayrejean Boniface is the Lead Nurse at The Check House Nursing Home. She joined in 2004 and is hugely important in overseeing the Nursing needs of all our residents.

Laurence

Laurence Baliog

Job Title: Registered General Nurse Joined: 2023

Laurence has worked here at The Check House Care Home since 2023. He joined as a Care Assistant and worked hard to gain his nursing registration, becoming part of our wonderful Nursing team in February 2025.

Marivic

Marivic Pamaylaon

Job Title: Medication co-ordinator and lead care assistant. Joined: 2005

Marivic Pamaylaon is Medication Coordinator at The Check House Care Home, having joined back in 2005. Marivic joined as a Care Assistant was promoted to Medication Coordinator in 2020. Marivic oversees the safe management of medication, working closely with the Lead Nurse to deliver outstanding care for all of our residents.

Claire

Claire Aedo

Job Title: Lead Care Assistant Joined: 1995

Claire is one of Check House’s longest-serving members of staff, having worked at the home for over 30 years. Joining as a Care Assistant in 1995 and has been an integral part of the Lead Care team since 2019, working closely with doctors and other local healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care for Check House residents.

Stuart

Stuart Main

Job Title: Head chef Joined: 2016

Stuart Main is the Head Chef at The Check House Nursing Home. He joined in 2016 and is incredibly passionate about providing the highest quality meals for all our residents.

Sian

Sian Williams

Job Title: Activities co-ordinator Joined: 2016

Sian Hanham is the Activities Lead at The Check House Nursing Home. She joined in 2016 and since then she has gone from strength to strength. Sian really enjoys providing a wide range of stimulating and fulfilling activities for all our residents. She lives locally with her husband

Jeremy

Jeremy Riding

Job Title: Maintenance Person Joined: 2023

Jeremy has been part of our Maintenance team here at The Check House Care Home since January 2023. Jeremy and his colleague Martin, are jointly responsible for the general maintenance of the home. He is a qualified building surveyor and strives to ensure our care home is of the highest standards to our residents.

Mary-Grace

Mary-Grace Villacarlos

Job Title: Registered General Nurse Joined: 2023

Mary-Grace joined The Check House Care Home as a Care Assistant in 2023 and since then she has gone from strength to strength, gaining her nursing registration in early 2025. Since then, she has been a valuable part of our nursing team.

Shanley

Shanley Fuentesfina

Job Title: Registered General Nurse Joined: 2021

Shanley started at The Check House Care Home in 2021 and has been an integral part of our nursing team since day one.


She is always incredibly helpful to our residents and other staff, maintaining a calming approach to any given situation that may arise.

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