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The Martlets

The Martlets is a care home with nursing in East Preston, run by Shaw Healthcare Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in June 2026 (last checked 16 June 2026). It has 80 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people and younger adults.

  • Care home with nursing

Fairlands, East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 1HS

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 3 months ago (16 June 2026)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Up from Requires improvement, 22 May 2021.

Last checked by CQC: 16 June 2026.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 3 months ago (16 June 2026)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 3 months ago (16 June 2026)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 3 months ago (16 June 2026)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 3 months ago (16 June 2026)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 3 months ago (16 June 2026)

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Earlier ratings

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About this service

Type of care
Care home with nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people, Younger adults
Number of beds
80
Nursing care
Yes, nurses are on hand
Registered since
17 December 2010
Local council area
West Sussex

Who runs it

Provider
Shaw Healthcare Limited
Brand
BRAND Shaw Healthcare
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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