Care Homes in Seaton
Seaton has 7 CQC registered care homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 3 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Seaton at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Seaton, to help you judge the options below.
- Devon County Council pays, residential care: £1,110 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
- Care home beds filled across Devon: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68. Devon average is 64.
- People aged 75 and over: 27,500. Rising to 32,600 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 167 beds.
- Who pays, across Devon (estimate): 42% council, 40% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,600 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,800 by 2035, up 52%
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Choosing Between the Care Homes Listed for Seaton
A Short List and a Strong Record
Seven residential care homes appear in this collection. One holds an Outstanding judgement and the other six are rated Good, which is a settled picture by any measure. A rating remains a summary, however, and the report behind it is where the detail lives. Each one records separate findings on safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and it is worth noting the date of the inspection, since a home may have changed manager or owner since the inspectors last called.
What to Look For in Person
Arrange to visit when the home is busy rather than at a convenient quiet hour. Notice whether residents seem occupied and at ease, how staff talk to people who take longer to answer, and whether anyone explains what is about to happen rather than simply doing it. Ask what fills an ordinary day, how often residents get outside and whether visitors are welcome without appointment.
Questions About Staffing and Continuity
Ask how many staff are on duty during the day and overnight, how much agency cover is used and whether the same people work the same shifts. Continuity matters more than almost anything else to someone settling into a new home. Ask too what would happen if needs increased, and whether the home could continue to meet them under its current registration.
Arranging a Place in Seaton and Meeting the Cost
Requesting an Assessment
A care needs assessment records formally what support a person needs, and anyone who appears to require help can ask for one free of charge, whatever their savings. Families can approach Devon County Council to arrange it, and a relative providing care can request a separate assessment of their own needs. Keep the written outcome, because it gives every home you contact an accurate account without you having to repeat it.
Fees, Contributions and Timing
Residential care is charged as a weekly fee covering the room, meals and personal care, and the figure often reflects the amount of help someone needs rather than the size of the room. Where eligible needs are identified and a financial assessment shows capital below the relevant threshold, the council may contribute, with an assessed amount paid from the person's income. Families funding privately should ask for the fee in writing, along with what sits outside it and how much notice precedes an increase. Since assessments and waiting lists both take time, starting early keeps more options open than waiting until a move becomes urgent.
7 care homes in Seaton
- Netherhayes Care Home · Fore Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2LE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Adelaide Lodge Care Home Limited Liability Partnership
Here at Netherhayes Care Home, we are proud to be part of the Seaton community in the heart of Devon, providing a warm and genuinely homely environment for the people who live with us. We support older adults across a range of needs,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - The Manor House Residential Home · Fore Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2AD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ambient Care Limited
The Manor House Residential Home is a residential care home in Seaton, on the Devon coast, where we look after older people who need support with everyday life. Life here is not complicated, and we think that is part of the appeal....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Lyme Bay View Residential Home · Old Beer Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2PZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by M & J Care Homes Limited
We are a residential care home in Seaton, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia. We try to run the place so that it belongs to the people who live in it. Residents have...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - SENSE - 5 Seafield Road · 5 Seafield Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2QS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sense
We are the Sense home at Seafield Road in Seaton, Devon. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss, including older people, and we are able...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - The Check House · 61 Beer Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2PR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Check House Care Limited
Here at The Check House, we are a residential care home nestled in the seaside town of Seaton, Devon. We provide a warm, homely environment where the people who live with us are genuinely at the heart of everything we do. We support a wide...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Thornfield Care Home · 87 Scalwell Lane, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2ST
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Thornfield Care Limited
We are a residential care home in Seaton, Devon, providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily life, including people living with dementia. We also take respite bookings, either planned in advance so...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Dove Court Care Home · Seaton Down Hill, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2JD
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Doveleigh Care Limited
Dove Court Care Home is a residential care home in Seaton, Devon, providing care for older people and for people with physical disabilities, along with shorter respite stays. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
What care costs in Devon, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. | £1,110 | £1,400 to £1,650 |
| Nursing care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810. | £1,363 | £1,599 to £1,983 |
| Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665. | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Netherhayes Care Home, 3 August 2026, Good
- The Manor House Residential Home, 17 July 2026, Good
- The Check House, 7 May 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- SENSE - 5 Seafield Road, 6 September 2019, Good
- Dove Court Care Home, 12 September 2019, Outstanding
- Lyme Bay View Residential Home, 3 October 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Seaton
How many care homes are there in Seaton?
Seaton has 7 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 6 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Seaton?
Devon County Council pays an average of £1,110 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Devon homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Seaton were inspected most recently?
Netherhayes Care Home (3 August 2026), The Manor House Residential Home (17 July 2026) and The Check House (7 May 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.