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)

Total of 64, showing 61-64
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 Christine S (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stepfather was admitted in April 2016 for palliative care. All the staff and management were excellent and I cannot praise them enough. My father passed away and during his last days, he was treated with dignity and genuine caring by the staff. The food was excellent and "home cooked" and regardless
of whatever time his family visited we were always offered a cup of tea/coffee and a slice of homemade cake. We could if so desired have a meal. I cannot express enough my thanks and appreciation to the brilliant, caring staff.

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Review from A S (Mother of Resident) published on 8 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were upset to know our son had to be looked after in a home. Having visited the home and seen how staff had got to know about his "interests" and interacted with him we were reassured, we've seen how over the months staff are there when they're needed, and always do their job well, with a really
caring attitude, and I notice residents always look really well cared for!! we are always welcomed and well catered for when we visit. Even though we are upset about our sons illness and we know it will progress, we know the staff (now friends) will be able to attend to his needs, and this is a real comfort to us.

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Review from John P (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident of this nursing home for seventeen years and during all this time she has been looked after exceptionally well. Nothing is too much trouble for the management and the staff who are always friendly. Regular activities are available every week, with outings, if you are fit
enough for them. Excellent Christmas dinner is always arranged for all the residents. 10 out of 10!

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Review from Tony P (Husband of Resident) published on 26 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff appear to be very kind and comfortable under frequent very trying conditions. A lot of effort is put into providing activities to suit the residents. Catering is good and varried diet covers different tastes. Visiting by relatives is encouraged and feedback is listened to. All in all a very
caring care home!

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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.