The Martlets

The Martlets is a nursing home in East Preston, in the West Sussex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 80 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Shaw Healthcare, which operates 38 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated The Martlets Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Martlets has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in West Sussex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,479 a week for residential care and £1,950 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 339 registered care homes in West Sussex. The nearest to The Martlets include Baytrees, Green Willow Care Home and Dean House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.