The Martlets
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
- Nursing Home
- Care Home
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About Us
The Martlets is a care home in East Preston, West Sussex, providing both nursing and residential care. Having qualified nurses on the team alongside our care staff means we can look after people whose health needs go beyond a residential setting, and that residents need not move on each time those needs change.
We care for older adults, managing medication, nutrition, skin care, pain and comfort while helping with washing, dressing, meals and moving about in a way that leaves people as independent as they can be. We keep in close contact with GPs and community health teams so that care is properly joined up. Dementia care is a significant part of our work and rests on familiar faces, a settled routine and taking the time to learn what reassures each individual. We also support younger adults whose conditions require nursing care, planning their days around their own interests. Respite stays are available for families needing a planned break.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would sooner tell you that ourselves than have you find it later and wonder what else went unsaid. The areas identified are where our effort is concentrated at present, and we are glad to discuss them with any family considering us.
Common questions about The Martlets
Where is The Martlets located?
The Martlets is a nursing home in East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 1HS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Martlets provide?
The Martlets is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Martlets's CQC rating?
The Martlets is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Martlets provide dementia care?
Yes. The Martlets supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Martlets offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Martlets offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact The Martlets
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
- Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.
Questions families ask about The Martlets
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Martlets is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. The Martlets is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. The Martlets offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. The Martlets supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 16 June 2026
- Report published: 16 June 2026
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How The Martlets compares in Arun
Measured against the 78 care homes for older people registered in Arun. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 80 places. Larger than 75 of the 78 homes. The local average is 35 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 59 of the 78 homes (76%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across West Sussex the figure is 78%.
- Latest report
- 16 June 2026. 9 of the 78 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 60 of the 78 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 78 homes, 26 offer nursing care and 55 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 70 of the 73 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Arun.
The local picture: Arun
What the numbers say about care for older people in Arun, in West Sussex.
What care costs in West Sussex, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,033 | £1,343 to £1,804 (Middle half of prices from 14 West Sussex homes. Median £1,579.) |
| Nursing care | £1,125 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few West Sussex homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
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.
- People aged 75 and over: 27,900. Rising to 32,300 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 11,500 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,600. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. West Sussex as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93. West Sussex average is 83.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 136 beds.
- Care home beds filled across West Sussex: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across West Sussex (estimate): 34% council, 51% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about The Martlets
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 8 March 2026.
- Run by
- Shaw Healthcare Limited, which runs 17 adult social care services in England. 14 of the 17 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near The Martlets
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Worthing Hospital, Worthing, 5.3 miles away
It is about 5.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Willow Green Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- Coppice Surgery, 0.8 miles away
- Westcourt Medical Centre, 1.3 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Sea Road Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Imagine Dental, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Croft Dental Surgery, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 1 mile away
- Boots, 1.1 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Angmering Station, 0.5 miles away
- Goring-by-Sea Station, 2.3 miles away
- Littlehampton Station, 2.7 miles away
Around The Martlets
- H: The Martlets
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
The Martlets has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Martlets. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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