The Seaton
Care home in Seaton, Devon
Operated by Southern Healthcare (Wessex)
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Seaton is a 30-bed residential care home in Seaton, Devon, operated by Southern Healthcare. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with particular strength in its Caring and Responsive provision, and in leadership. It offers residential care with a specialist focus on dementia support.
The Seaton supports older people requiring residential care, including those living with dementia. The home's approach centres on enabling residents to live as well as possible and maintaining their independence at each stage of life.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
30 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Seaton is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 19.1 miles away. The local GP practice is TOWNSEND HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Seaton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)
A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…
The Sid Valley Memory Cafe
We provide help and support to people within the Sid Valley with memory issues, their carers and loved ones. Our services include weekly meetings with music with our own pianist, games, quizzes,…
Trip Community Transport Association
Providing and maintaining non-profit community transport services.general mobility aids and equipment, and a befriending service
Part of Southern Healthcare (Wessex)
The Seaton is one of 4 homes run by Southern Healthcare (Wessex) on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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