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The Martlets is a CQC-registered nursing home based in East Preston, West Sussex. It is operated by Shaw Healthcare Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Martlets provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Martlets in June 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Martlets is located in East Preston, within the West Sussex local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Fairlands, East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 1HS |
| Phone | 01903 788100 |
| Website | www.shaw.co.uk |
| Local authority | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 16 June 2026 |
| Provider | Shaw Healthcare Limited |
Is The Martlets registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Martlets is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-134889448
What type of care does The Martlets provide?
The Martlets provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Martlets?
You can contact The Martlets by phone on 01903 788100, or visit them at Fairlands, East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 1HS.
What is The Martlets's CQC rating?
The Martlets has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-134889448
What are The Martlets's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Martlets's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Requires improvement, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in East Preston?
There are 2 CQC-registered care homes in East Preston. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/east-preston.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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