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The Manor House Residential Home
Residential Care
19 May 2026
Ambient Care Limited
15 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.
7 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
Rating history
- Jul 2026
First inspected by CQC in 2026, rated Good.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
This is the only care home Ambient 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 Manor House Residential Home
The Manor House is a small residential home located on Fore Street in Seaton, a coastal town in East Devon. It provides care for up to 15 residents, with a particular focus on older people and those living with dementia. The home is operated by Ambient Care Limited and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in April 2019.
As a smaller care home, it offers a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities, which can be beneficial for residents requiring personalised attention and those with dementia-related needs. The Seaton location provides access to the town centre and nearby coastal amenities, while remaining within easy reach of wider Devon services and support networks.
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Fees and availability
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Care and inspection details
Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.
- Registered service
- Care home service without nursing
- Registered capacity
- 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · EX12 2AD
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.
These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.
CQC ratings in more detail
Overall rating shown by CQC: .
Assessment published 17 July 2026. Assessment date recorded: 19 May 2026.
Read CQC's assessment overview
The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 17 July 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.
Date of Assessment: 16 June to 18 June 2026. The service is a residential home providing support to older people some of whom were living with dementia. At the time of the assessment there were 13 people living in the home. The provider had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks. The facilities and equipment met people’s needs, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Managers made sure staff received training and regular appraisals to maintain high-quality care. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.The provider had a service improvement plan in place, actions and timescales were updated. Staff told us they liked working at the home and the management team were very supportive. Staff said they felt listened to and valued.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
Read The Manor House Residential Home's CQC record and reports.
Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting The Manor House Residential Home, 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 Manor House Residential Home, 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 Manor House Residential Home'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.
Location
Fore Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2AD

The Manor House Residential Home
CQC overall rating
Assessment date: 19 May 2026
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