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

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

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1550
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1700
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1700
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1550
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1900
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1900

Please note these prices are a guide, please contact us for further information

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

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.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Karen Real (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (74)

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The Check House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Check House has 74 reviews.

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Review from Robert G (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2022
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
the care home.

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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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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Review from A W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had to make the difficult decision to admit Dad to residential care after years of caring for him at home, it was hard for us but the professional, caring, and compassionate staff worked hard to make it easier for us and for Dad. Dad spent only three months at Check House and all of the staff at
every level went above and beyond to care for him and he was treated with dignity and respect at all times. Dad loved the food at Check House, he loved the sunny terrace with the incredible sea view which he was able to access independently and he particularly loved the frequent trips out in the minibus or the car, he had always been active and loved being able to get out and about and to see familiar places right up until two days before he died. We will be eternally grateful that we found Check House, Dad was beautifully cared for and we were incredibly supported through his last 36 hours as we sat with him.

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Review from Jo H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Check House is exceptional. The managers, nurses, support workers, kitchen and maintenance staff, administrators, cleaners and laundry staff are the most compassionate, considerate, empathetic and caring people that we have ever met. Dad presented with quite challenging behaviour, which was always handled
effortlessly and with a wonderful sense of humour. He was treated with dignity, courtesy and respect at all times. During Dad’s final days, staff went above and beyond to not only take the best possible care of him, but to also support the whole family. The dedicated staff team is probably one of the most loyal and mutually supportive that I have ever met and even when the home was locked down to visitors, we never worried as we knew that Dad was safe and well cared for. We consider ourselves very fortunate that Dad was able to spend the last few years of his life in such a wonderful place, surrounded by amazing people who had grown very fond of him and cared for him as they would their own family.

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Review from R P (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Check House is a beautiful home with sea views. The staff are all extremely professional, genuine and caring people who go the extra mile to look after both the residents and family. I would wholeheartedly recommend this care home to any family and friends.

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Review from Hilary R (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent what turned out to be the final four months of her life at The Check House, from February 2021. It was an enormous relief for us to know that she was safe and looked after and in beautiful surroundings. Her room overlooked the sea and she was able to walk out into the garden with her
stick and a carer to admire the stunning coastline and beautiful flowers. The food was delicious. Her bedroom and bathroom were kept spotlessly clean. Carers made time to get to know her and she took part in a range of activities, from tea tasting and fossil identifying in her room, to playing skittles in the corridor, to hunting for chocolate eggs out on the terrace. When she became terminally ill, she was able to remain at The Check House and the nursing care was excellent. For the final weeks, my brother and I were made so welcome there, and the care Mum (and we) received was always professional and kind. Thank you.

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Review from David E (Son of Resident) published on 21 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Check House have cared for my mother extremely well. They have kept in contact with us to let us know if there were any changes in my mother's condition. My mother's room had lovely views across the lawn to the sea. She always told us how kind the staff were to her.

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Review from S P (Niece of Resident) published on 26 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff were always polite and helpful, affectionate and caring towards my aunt.
Aunt was on a puree diet, due to Covid I was never there at mealtimes so I never saw any food.
Activites restricted due to Covid.

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Review from Lois W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum went to Check House from hospital to spend her last days. All the staff were unfailing kind and compassionate. I was allowed Covid-safe access to Mum and spent more time with her in her last few days than the whole of 2020 lockdown. He heath was managed sensitively and lovingly. I can't praise Check
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.798)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10 for The Check House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.798 for The Check House is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 163 Ratings = 4.798

  • b) 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 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 18 Aug 2025

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

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Meet the Team (11)

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.

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