The Check House

61 Beer Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2PR

0129721858

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

8 June 2018

Provider

Check House Care Limited

Beds

59 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and none are lower.

9 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Check House Care Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Check House

The Check House is a 59-bed residential care home located on Beer Road in Seaton, Devon. It is operated by Check House Care Limited and holds an Outstanding CQC rating from its inspection in June 2018.

The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Its position in Seaton offers access to the Devon coastline whilst remaining close to local amenities and healthcare facilities.

As a medium-sized facility, The Check House combines specialist expertise across multiple care needs with a personalised approach. The range of specialisms means the home supports residents with complex requirements, including those managing multiple conditions or sensory losses alongside physical care needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Check House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Check House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Check House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees