
The staff became like an extended family to us. We are so grateful.Mary P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing and Check House is a truly wonderful homeC F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The whole team led by the manager are brilliant at what they do. There is no better place for DadGrant A(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff became like an extended family to us. We are so grateful.Mary P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are amazing and Check House is a truly wonderful homeC F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The whole team led by the manager are brilliant at what they do. There is no better place for DadGrant A(Son of Resident/Service User)

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,...
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Check House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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 (85)
The Check House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.840) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Check House has 85 reviews.
Everything fine. Would be glad if there was a designated place for lost property. A shame staff are now wearing uniforms- there was much less of an institutional feel when they wore clothes of their own choice.
Thank you for your review. We have a lost property box in the office - please let me know as soon as possible what is missing and we will find it.
My husband has been in check house for two and half years now and I have found the care to be exceptional at all levels.
Thank you for your kind words. We are all incredibly fond of your husband, as well as you and the rest of his family.
My loved one has lived at Check House for over 3 years and the care he receives there is a genuine and exemplary. The facilities are excellent and all the staff are wonderful, friendly and welcoming to residents and visitors. I know my loved one is very well looked after all his needs met to a consistently high standard. I would highly recommend Check House.
Thank you very much for the lovely review. It is a pleasure to have your loved one with us. I will pass this on to the team and thank you again.
We are so grateful to The Check House and would not hesitate to recommend them. It was a huge comfort to us knowing that Dad was happy and so well cared for. Many thanks.
Thank you Sue for your kind words. Your father was a pleasure to care for and we miss him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simply the best care home I have seen. The staff really care, the facilities are very good and the food is amazing. Wow!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the care home.
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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News (9) & Events (0)
- 23 Apr 2026
We had a great time at Check House on St Patrick's Day! Residents gathered together to celebrate this unique occasion, and the day full of joy laughter, and festive spirit....
- 26 Mar 2026
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, families are often faced with many questions and decisions. Understanding what dementia care involves and how care homes can provide the right...
- 24 Dec 2025
Deciding on a care home for a loved one is one of the most important choices a family can make. It’s not just about facilities or professional staff, it’s about...
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Meet the Team (12)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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