The Seaton
The Seaton, The Old Manor, Fore Street, Seaton, EX12 2AN
Nursing home · 30 beds · Southern Healthcare (Wessex)

- Weekly fee
- £1,800
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Outstanding
- June 2019
- Beds
- 30
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £93,600 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,600 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £456 a week less, £23,712 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,245 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About The Seaton
The Seaton is a nursing home in Seaton, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Southern Healthcare (Wessex), which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2019, the CQC rated The Seaton Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Seaton has told us it charges £1,800 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £93,600 a year. It is about 45% above the typical residential fee in Devon of £1,238 a week.
There are 309 registered care homes in Devon. The nearest to The Seaton include The Manor House Residential Home, Netherhayes Care Home and 5 Seafield Road. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Southern Healthcare (Wessex) Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Outstanding (June 2019)
- Council area
- Devon
- Town
- Seaton
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Outstanding
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Outstanding
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Outstanding
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured about the home's infection prevention and control arrangements during the pandemic.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,800 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our nursing care fee would be £1,800 per week, plus Funded Nursing Care.” | Reported by the home “Our nursing care fee would be £1,800 per week, plus Funded Nursing Care.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Devon, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Seaton
How much does The Seaton cost?
The Seaton charges £1,800 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for The Seaton?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Seaton Outstanding in June 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Seaton provide nursing care?
Yes. The Seaton is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does The Seaton offer dementia care?
Yes. The Seaton is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Seaton have?
The Seaton is registered for up to 30 residents.
17 live-in carers within about an hour of Devon
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,270 a week. 15 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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