The Check House

61 Beer Road, Seaton EX12 2PR
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9.8 74 Reviews
  • 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 Paula H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My widowed father moved to Check House after becoming more anxious and lonely at home. He was apprehensive but entered a bright, spacious environment where lots of activities, kindness, respect, and friendship. The staff were open and welcoming and always kept us well informed. The medical attention
was excellent. After three years my nearly 94-year-old father died. We weren't there but we know he was amongst friends. We never regretted moving him there.

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Review from H N (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Check House is an amazing care home. My dad has been treated with the utmost respect and dignity from his first admission a year ago until his current end of life care. All of the staff are friendly and engage fully with the residents. There are always interesting and varied activities. The food
is excellent. My dad has felt safe and happy here. A wonderful place to live and visit.

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Review from C C (Nephew of Resident) published on 19 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During the four years my uncle was resident at Check House, I was impressed by the professionalism of all staff and the high quality of care provided. Sometimes, difficult behaviour was handled with ease.
Living 250 miles away, it was important to me to be confident that all was well between my 3
times a year visits. This confidence was absolute.
I think it would be hard to find a better run home anywhere in the country.

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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 7 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As dad's health declined we knew he needed help with his daily needs. We live in America and could only see him a few times a year.
The Check House took good care of him during his last year. They were kind and caring and we felt very comfortable with him in their care.
His private room was comfortable
and appropriate for him.
The level of communication with me was quite adequate. I found the entire team very helpful and informative. No hesitation in recommending The Check House.

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Review from S G (Resident) published on 6 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home is of an extremely high standard. All the staff nursing, carers and auxiliary are highly trained and efficient. High level of cleanliness. I cannot speak highly enough of all aspects of The Cedar House.

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Review from Michelle G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother stayed at Check House for a week after having a major operation. The care and attention was excellent provided by professional and careers. Nothing was too to much trouble. Food was of excellent quality and nicely served. My mother was well cared for and would stay again. The facilities were
of an excellent standard and her room was cleaned daily. She would definitely be happy to stay again.

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Review from Stuart K (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother lived at Check House for 7 years and, immediately after arriving, enjoyed better general health. She enjoyed taking part in the activities and trips. Latterly she became less able and confined to a chair and requiring help to get up. There was always plenty of staff available and they went
out of their way to involve Mum (who was hard of hearing). We were kept informed of health concerns and the family was able to openly discuss the care plan with the management. When it became obvious that Mum was dying, the family were able to be with her, and the night team were so kind to Mum and ourselves. They could not do enough to keep us comfortable and even provided a couple of beds to get some sleep. Mum died in a good place, without distress, being looked after by a terrific team. The family is so grateful.

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Review from S E (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a long stay in hospital after breaking her legs, my mum was sent home but needed rehabilitation. She went to The Check House and they were amazing. All the staff were kind, caring and their support and encouragement meant she gained weight, improved her general health and found her zest for life
again. Her level of mobility improved which allowed her to return home. We were always warmly welcomed and mum was sad to leave. Mum's care and support was excellent. Thank you.

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Review from Linda C (Sister of Resident) published on 29 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister was discharged from hospital on 31/12/18 but could not walk up the stairs or manage, so we looked at The Check House and booked her in on 3rd January 2019. She left on 7th May 2019. They have helped her to get back on her feet. She has put all the weight she lost in the hospital. They are
so caring and could not have done more.

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Review from Barbara K (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was well looked after and cared for. She had her difficult moments which the home accommodated well. The staff were very caring and approachable if I had any concerns. It was a nice environment to visit and a pleasant place to live in.

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Review from Robert H (Son of Resident) published on 14 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very caring group of professional staff and carers who did everything possible to make my mother's life easier.
Real cheerleaders for the elderly.
Providers of a cheerful, safe and caring environment.
I could not have asked them to do more.

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Review from Steve G (Son of Resident) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Check House is an "Outstanding" (CQC) Care and Nursing home who specialise in dementia. The culture of the home is open, friendly, warm, welcoming, organised and safe.
The manager and all staff are kind and compassionate towards everyone and have warm, caring relationships with them.
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provided is personalised by staff who are highly skilled, know the patients well, their lives, what matters to them and care for them as individuals.
Meals are of superb quality and superior to those one would find in many expensive restaurants and hotels.
The Check House has a variety of social activities and encourage personal interests.
Even though many residents are cognitively impaired, they are supported to express their views and make their own decisions about all aspects of their life and what is important to them.
As a relative who lives quite a distance away, all these factors and more besides I know my father is safe, well cared for, and content within this living environment.

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Review from Gillian G (Niece of Resident) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Alzheimer's had already set in when my Aunt moved to The Check House, almost seven years ago. She had a beautiful room with glorious views over the gardens to the sea beyond. She was cared for incredibly well throughout her stay. Her progressive decline meant she needed more and more care which was
always given with dignity and a smile. She died a week ago, with her last days being peaceful and calm as she gently slipped away. This has been an amazing experience for us of care for the elderly.

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Review from Patricia S (Respite Resident) published on 22 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A week's respite here after knee surgery. It could not have been better: nice room, lovely staff, all the assistance I needed. The food was outstanding for mass catering (lovely homemade soup!). I cannot fault it - expensive but worth every penny!

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Review from Amanda W L (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So very grateful that my Dad was able to spend his last months in such a caring, wonderful place. I consider I was extremely lucky in that my Dad was a resident at The Check House. A beautiful building with wonderful views but it is so much more than that. It is like a family, all the staff, and I mean
all, are so lovely and go beyond what is expected. My Dad was a Chelsea fan, and a member of staff took it on himself to print him a weekly update on how Chelsea were doing which was kept in a folder in his room, despite said staff member being a Tottenham fan! The food is excellent and it was such a shame my Dad couldn't take full advantage but he was always accommodated with whatever he wanted, even if that was usually an omelette. The management team are so approachable and really make an effort to get to know the residents and always there for the families. A truly exceptional home, made completely perfect by the dedicated and caring family of staff. Thank you Check House!

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Review from F H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent the last two years of her life at Check House and we are deeply grateful to all the intelligent, hard-working staff for treating her with such kindness, affection and respect. Everyone was lovely and considerate and kept us well-informed. The home itself is charming and characterful
with fine views of the sea, which Mum always loved. So much thought and consideration had clearly gone into the activities, decor, food and arrangements. We are so glad we found Check House and I doubt our mother could have found as much contentment anywhere else.

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Review from P D (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff (all) were extremely kind to my father - indeed all the residents I met when visiting. In addition, they made me very welcome. It is a very happy place despite the many problems dementia brings.

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Review from Nigel F (Husband of Resident) published on 27 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Check House is very well run and an inviting place to visit. I, with my son and daughter, visited nine care homes in the area where I live before deciding The Check House was best suited to provide the care and environment my wife needed. We have never regretted our decision. The staff are professional
and friendly and I know my wife is safe and well looked after at all times.
I am kept informed of any matters that affect my wife and I am able to discuss her care plan with her lead nurse at any time.
I have been visiting my wife for over three and a half years and I look upon The Check House as my second home.

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Review from Linda F (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the care my Mum receives. The staff go out of their way to make sure she is happy and well looked after. They also answer any questions I have about her welfare and will always find out the answers if they don't know themselves.


To know Mum is happy and has her needs fulfilled

means so much and gives me peace of mind.

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Review from Kenneth B (Husband of Resident) published on 27 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident in The Check House for 1 Year. I have always found that nothing is to much trouble for staff & Management. The service is always Excellent. On a recent visit to The Check House a family friend came with me & we had lunch with my wife. We had a wonderfull time & the way were
treated by the staff was Excellant & the care by the staff looking after my wife at lunch was outstanding.

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

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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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