The Check House

61 Beer Road, Seaton EX12 2PR
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9.3 64 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 by The Check House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 59 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Karen Real (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (53)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Funding & Fees Guide for The Check House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,550
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,700
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,700
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,700
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,900
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,900

  • 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)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • They welcome visitors, please contact them directly to arrange a tour.


  • Parking

  • Plenty of parking available.


The Check House Reviews (64)

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9.3

The Check House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.257) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Check House has 64 reviews.

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

Truly holistic care given, from the warm welcome and homegrown flowers at the entrance porch to clean bedroom and bathroom.
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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.


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Review from Y Z (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was resident for 8 months as despite being fully compos mentis he was a very frail 96 years old.
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.

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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 13 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Incredible caring 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.

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Review from Cynthia B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Someone is always on hand if anything to discuss and office always open, with managers very approachable. The home is very light, airy and often soft music playing. Dining facilities include visitors to join residents with an excellent menu and food.
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.

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Review from Rosie I (Niece of Resident) published on 20 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from Jo R (Friend of Resident) published on 16 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

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Review from R P (Wife of Resident) published on 3 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Visiting times very flexible. Good when time is difficult. Always made welcome.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.257)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.257) 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 5.0 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 7 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 4.964 for The Check House is calculated as follows: ( (81 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.964

  • 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 4.293 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Check House is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.8 = 0.593

  • 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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Meet the Team (9)

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.


Karolina

Karolina Gajewska

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2010

Karolina Gajewska has been a Deputy Manager at The Check House Nursing Home since 2019. Karolina started her career at Check House in 2010 as a Care Assistant. She became a Senior Care Assistant a few years later before becoming a Deputy Manager.


Karolina uses her vast experience to ensure all Care Plans and Risk Assessments are accurate and up to date.


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.


Stuart

Stuart Nidd

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2021

Stuart Nidd joined The Check House Nursing Home recently in March 2021 as an Administrator. He is a fantastic addition to the Admin team. He lives in Axminster with his wife.


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.


Marivic

Marivic Pamaylaon

Job Title: Medication co-ordinator and lead care assistant.

Joined: 2005

Marivic Pamaylaon is Senior Carer at The Check House Nursing Home, having joined in 2005. Marivic was recently promoted in 2020 to run the safe and effective procedures we have in relation to visiting and testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as overseeing the safe management of medication with the Lead nurse.


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


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.