
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.
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.
Real cheerleaders for the elderly.
Providers of a cheerful, safe and caring environment.
I could not have asked them to do more.
The manager and all staff are kind and compassionate towards everyone and have warm, caring relationships with them.
The care 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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Appropriate and sensitive care has been shown not only to Mum but also towards family members who have been caring for her. The last few months of her life have been made as comfortable as possible, her departure was peaceful and dignified thanks to the kind attentions of staff. Thank you
Very good home with a nice "buzz" about the atmosphere whenever visiting. My wife, with advanced Alzheimer's, is very well cared for by the friendly and compassionate staff and management. Food is excellent with a genuine choice for all meals, and the rooms are always clean and well furnished. Residents have many activities and trips arranged for them and the monthly newsletter keeps residents and family visitors well informed about planned activities. When visiting nothing is too much trouble for the staff and a warm welcome makes so much difference. Training for staff and for family members where appropriate is well catered for. All in all an excellent home with wonderful standards of care.
In between these, consistent high-quality care tailored to individual needs. There is an atmosphere of patience, tolerance, warmth and kindness throughout.
Excellent management, any worries or concerns are dealt with swiftly and with dignity. Excellent high-quality food.
A real home from home for Mum.
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.
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.
The staff are always friendly and welcoming. They treat the residents with respect.
They always offer refreshments when we visit, they tell us how our father has been. I cannot praise the home and staff enough.
He was treated with great kindness and dignity throughout his time there. The managers were always hands on in care and very approachable. As a daily visitor, I was made very welcome by all staff. My father died there in a very peaceful and caring atmosphere with wonderful care from all the staff.
Plenty of activities provided.
Comfortable homely rooms.
Very attentive care both personal and medical.
Lovely well maintained premises thoughtfully arranged to enable care with privacy respect and dignity.
A very calming, happy home from home.
A happy atmosphere with plenty of activities, residents are able to move around freely with plenty of quiet areas away from others, for visitors to take residents somewhere private if needed.
All residents are dressed cleanly and never left in soiled clothing and well cleaned rooms with friendly staff.
A home is only as good as the staff they employ.
It's always a pleasure to visit my aunt at The Check House. The manager and her team are all friendly, welcoming and professional. As I live almost 200 miles away it's very important to feel reassured that my aunt is safe, secure and receiving the best care and this is the case with The Check House. I would highly recommend this nursing home and their facilities and activity schedules are excellent.
Our friend has settled perfectly into the home. They are always impeccably dressed, look, and are scrupulously clean, this is important as they always took one hundred percent pride in their personal appearance. They are driven out, both on outings organised by the head of activities and on "local" pickups and drop offs by fully trained, competent and qualified staff. They are eating and drinking very well but not so excessively that their weight is not stabilised. They are encouraged to be physically active and always look bright, happy and alert whenever we visit.
Bed Vacancies
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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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