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Seaview House makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities and dementia.
A committed team work hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere.
All staff are carefully chosen and well-qualified to...
Care Provided by Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gayle Magennis(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2004
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home Reviews (36)
Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.026) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home has 36 reviews.
Mum has been a resident at Seaview for just over two years now, after going for temporary respite at the end of 2023 but quickly deciding she would like to stay permanently! The manager and staff are amazing; caring and compassionate, treating every resident with respect and responding to them as individuals. There is a very homely family atmosphere when you visit, and staff always seem to have a smile and endless patience. The bedrooms and lounges / dining rooms are beautifully decorated and furnished. There are a whole host of activities, events and excursions, often tailored specifically to the interests of residents. The staff create special times for everyone. Mum enjoys the food, and I have also been impressed on the couple of occasions I've joined her for lunch. We very much appreciate the care Mum receives, especially since we live hours away, it's really comforting to know Mum is content and looked after so well.
Thank you for your wonderful Feedback, We endeavour to provide a comforting environment that is homely and warm. I will ensure to pass on your kind words and appreciation to the staff team.
The staff keep us updated regularly. We have gone to the hospital a couple of times for checkups and a member of staff has come with us to assist with the journey.
Superb team.
Thanks for your valuable feedback. The team at Seaview endeavour to make the lived experience a great one. I will pass on your wonderful review to the wider team.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication given to his welfare by all the staff over these past few months. A very special thankyou to the activities coordinator for going above and beyond to make his 100th an occasion for my father-in-law and his family to enjoy and remember.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Both mum and dad had to enter Seaview in January. What was a very stressful time for our family was made better by knowing that Gayle and her team would be looking after mum and dad. The staff and management really do care, it's genuine. For the families that makes us feel special and relieved that we know our loved one are being treated with love, respect and dignity. Mum was very ill and she was well looked after. The staff all loved dad. Tears were shed by all the staff when dad moved to a care home nearer our house. I know they meant it when they said they will miss him.
Condolences to you and the family. Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The staff made this transition a lot more relaxed and easier for us both
My mum settled in quickly with the help/care/consideration/support and enthusiasm of the all staff.
I loved the buzz that was instant to see and feel in the day room supporting each resident as their needs were met. Staff showed great care and love towards them all.
The daily activities were amazing to watch as the staff buzzed around both residents and visitors.
The home environment was clean/modern/bright and homely, which I also felt helped me as I really didn't know what to expect from a care home setting.
Thank you so much Seaview Nursing Home.
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My mum went into Seaview for a week's respite care while I was on holiday, initially, she was very apprehensive about going in as it was a new experience for her but she thoroughly enjoyed her experience she felt safe knowing that there was someone there for her 24 hours a day. She was delighted with her room, it was spotless, and the facilities offered while she was there. All the staff were excellent and nothing was a bother to them, the meals were lovely and she was impressed with the choices on offer. Although it made her realise that she's not yet ready for full-time care (she didn't like the idea of someone else doing her washing) she's hoping to be able to access respite care again.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
I cannot speak highly enough of the excellent care and attention by the manager and her staff to my brother. The staff are dedicated and treat all residents with dignity and respect. My brother has settled in well in the home and I know he feels safe, content and happy. There is a friendly atmosphere, the staff are always cheery and when I visit I am always greeted warmly by all staff. I have complete confidence in the care he receives and cannot thank the staff enough. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The staff are very compassionate and professional, they are always happy to help and the physical care is excellent. They provide proper adjustable beds with correct mattresses and all the furniture and surroundings are new and very bright and cheerful. The food is excellent and they can adapt the meals to suit different appetites. I am most grateful for the kindness shown to my father-in-law and I can recommend Seaview as a lovely place to stay for respite or longer-term care.
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Seaview epitomises personal-centred care, my father although frail has his independence encouraged and when visiting we feel very welcome as part of the bigger family. The staff team is wonderful.
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I was concerned when I reached the point where my wife had to enter the care home. The management helped set my mind at ease with their very welcoming approach. The carers have been great. They are very dedicated and treat all residents with dignity and respect. My wife has settled well in the home, is always happy and is enjoying her stay. The staff are all very upbeat, cheery and welcoming. There are lots of activities arranged for the residents. I now have a different perspective on care homes having seen the way my wife has been treated. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home to anyone.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Your positive comments regarding our home and team who work very hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times are very much appreciated. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Made to feel relaxed and at ease.
Husband's room was well-equipped, clean and cosy.
My husband was made to feel at home by the staff, and the manager came to see us not long after we arrived, which l felt was very kind and caring given her busy day; it made me feel important and not just a number.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and the team, including the kind words about myself - no day will ever be too busy to prioritise the people who live in our service. I will, of course, pass on your feedback to the team.
My husband has been a resident for over two and a half years, and in that time he has received exceptional care from a dedicated and professional care team. From the outset, the atmosphere in the home has been friendly, encouraging and entirely positive. All the staff contribute enormously to his wellbeing, and also make it a pleasure to visit, for myself. He has been treated with kindness and the utmost dignity and I have complete confidence in the care he receives, and in those providing it.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My dad came into the care home in October 2022. He has settled in well. All the staff have made this easy for him as they are so professional and easy to work with. When I visit I am always made welcome by the manager and staff. They have lots of activities that my dad is encouraged to join in and I am very happy with the care he receives.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work very hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The management and nursing teams provide a five star service for the care of the patients and I can only commend them highly for this. The food provided by the catering team is of a very high standard with my dad now gaining weight since his admission, he is brighter within himself and I see a big improvement in his wellbeing compared to when he was in hospital.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work very hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
I would particularly like to thank the manager who I liaised with to help navigate through some issues we had, and who made time to sit and have coffee with my dad when he wanted a chat (she must be very busy).
I felt so at home visiting and being able to wander around with Dad and go and make a cup of tea and sit with other residents or sit in his room.
Lots of activities to keep him entertained also.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
My mother went into Seaview House Nursing Home in Nov 2022 where she has settled in extremely well. The staff are very friendly and exceptionally caring to the residents. There always seem to be plenty of activities taking place which my mother enjoys.The food is very good and I would say my mother is looking very healthy. I would give Seaview full marks and say they are doing an excellent job.
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Lovely staff who treat the residents with care and compassion and like one of their family. Also on hand for queries and keep us updated. Have made settling in very easy. Lots of activities for the residents to participate in and keep active.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
The staff are pleasant when they meet you and are very helpful if you have any concerns. My mum is a completely different person since she moved into Seaview last December; she is interacting with other people and joining in with the activities they have, which she did not do when she was at home; she gets her hair done, she gets on well with the staff, and she is enjoying the meals. She loves the entertainment, especially the dancing.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
We knew it was no longer possible for her to be at home but still felt very unsure about how she would settle being in care.
We couldn't have been more wrong with our thoughts. She looks as though she is loving life again. Interacting and being the social butterfly she had once been many years ago. That is all down to the manager and staff at Seaview. In 3-short weeks, she is a new person.
Thank you for such lovely comments. We continue to strive every day to make the lived experience the best it could be for the people who live in Seaview.
I recently visited Scotland for a week and visited my dad every day. I was welcomed by all the staff, who used my first name, and everything was made easy for me to do a Covid test before visiting to comply with the necessary protocols. My dad has been moved to a larger room to enable the staff to use the necessary equipment for his care, and it is so light with two windows and really comfortable for him. He was always “clean and shiny”! And very well dressed. It was such a lovely atmosphere at Seaview - a home-from-home and a pleasure to visit and chat with staff and residents, as well as my dad! The activities taking place at Seaview are too numerous to mention, and they provide so much interaction for all their residents, which was obvious from the happy and relaxed atmosphere at the home. I can’t praise nor thank the staff enough! See you again soon!
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 21 January 2026- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 16 Dec 2024
Staff and residents at Seaview House and Pentland House care home in Wick are celebrating because their wonderful colleague, Natalie Lochhead, has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse....
- 18 Sep 2024
Ian Claridge at Seaview House in Wick has been crowned Carer of the Year for the North NE Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2024 and is through to the...
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Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (8)

I have led the team at Seaview House since 2021. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with our residents and helping them to achieve the best in life. Our motto in Seaview is that life goes on even when you live in a care home. I always try to empower the staff to follow the same values.

Hello. My Name is Tricia, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Seaview House. I started working at Seaview House in 2022, and I love it here. The management and staff here work really well together, and it means this is a brilliant home to work in. I am now privileged to be part of the management team, where we strive to make sure that each resident feels at home and that each family knows their loved one is being looked after by truly caring professionals.
I am a mum of two teenagers. I love reading and often get lost in the pages of a good book. I have recently taken up swimming as a way to stay active. Gardening and growing a variety of flowers gives me a sense of accomplishment.

My name is Gina. I joined the Barchester team in December 2024. I’m a mental health nurse with 20 years of experience. My passion for nursing lies in older adult care. I have worked extensively with individuals living with dementia and complex long-term health needs. My ethos lies in promoting dignity, enhancing quality of life, providing high standards of care and supporting both residents and their families through complex care needs.
Outside of work, I am a proud parent of two children. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, swimming and long walks in the countryside.

Hello, my name is Pam, and I am the Head Chef here at Seaview House. I pride myself on preparing high-quality food, and seeing our residents enjoy the dishes that the team and I create makes me very happy. Our Hospitality team are committed to providing seasonal home-cooked menus offering choice, nutrition and quality - including exciting menus to specific individual dietary needs and all appetites.
The food we produce is hugely important to our residents, which is why it is absolutely imperative that we always get their feedback and continuously meet the needs and nutritional quota of every single resident who chooses to make Seaview House their home.

My name is Hannah, and I joined Barchester in 2025 as Activities Co-ordinator at Seaview.

I have worked for Barchester since 2025.

Barbara has been the Administrator at Seaview since 2013. She has many years of experience in administration, formerly working at the head office of a Highland haulage firm for over 20 years before joining Seaview.
She is a keen shower of the Gordon Setter breed of dog and can add Crufts to her long list of accolades in the dog showing circuit.

Diane has worked at Seaview since 2011 and is passionate about the cleanliness of Seaview. She strives every day to ensure that each area of the home is cleaned to an excellent standard.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home have?
There are 40 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Seaview House Nursing Home to the centre of Wick?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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