Care Home Ratings
Nursing homeResidential care home

The Martlets

Fairlands, East Preston, BN16 1HS

Overall CQC rating

Requires Improvement

Rating published 22 May 2021

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Last inspected 8 April 2021

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 22 May 2021

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Requires Improvement
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Requires Improvement
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Requires Improvement
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Requires Improvement

Rating improved from Inadequate

7 rated inspections on record · First rated December 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Worthing Hospital

57.8% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

5.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

SKB Reflexology and Foot Care

0.1 mi

4 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Kamsons Pharmacy

0.1 mi

8 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.1 mi

4 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by West Sussex (2025–26)

£1,033

per week, residential

£1,125

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

96

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

19.8% of people in West Sussex are aged 65 or over

57.4

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Shaw Healthcare Limited

20

locations

79%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds80
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
Last inspected8 April 2021
Registered with CQC since17 December 2010
Registered managerJoanne Michelle Holman

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementia

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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