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Care homes in East Preston
East Preston has 7 care homes registered with CQC and 289 registered beds. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% across West Sussex and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in East Preston at about £1,560 a week for residential care and £2,210 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was The Martlets, rated Good on 16 June 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Good or Outstanding: 6 of the 6 rated care homes and 1 is not yet rated.
- Latest CQC rating changes in West Sussex, checked daily.
- West Sussex council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4, and 3 provide nursing.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in East Preston", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 7care homes registered with CQC
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 3provide nursing care
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | East Preston | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,560 | £1,560 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £2,210 | £1,830 | £1,640 |
Every registered care home in East Preston
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The Martlets
What inspectors found: This assessment was completed due to the length of time since the previous inspection.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Green Willow Care Home
What inspectors found: People had been supported to socially engage with each other.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Dean House
What inspectors found: Safe systems ensured staff worked collaboratively with a range of professionals to provide consistent and co-ordinated care.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Baytrees
What inspectors found: Right Support People were supported to have the maximum possible choice, independence and control over their own lives.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Darlington Court
What inspectors found: Improvements in systems for infection prevention and control had been sustained and there was no longer a breach of regulations.
Est. £1.99k–£2.44k/wk
White Lodge Residential Home
What inspectors found: There were 25 people living at the home at the time of inspection.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Darlington Court
Est. £1.99k–£2.44k/wk
Dementia care homes in East Preston
4 of the 7 care homes in East Preston are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 4 registered for dementia.
What the numbers say about East Preston
The nursing share is 43% here (3 of 7 homes) and 34% across West Sussex. The newest registration is Darlington Court, registered with CQC in October 2024. No Outstanding ratings in East Preston yet, against 12 across West Sussex. By specialism, 2 of 7 list physical disabilities, 1 of 7 list learning disabilities and 2 of 7 list mental health conditions. The oldest current rating dates from April 2019 (White Lodge Residential Home). 100% of rated care homes in East Preston are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% of those rated among the 332 we list across West Sussex. The average home here has 41 beds; the typical home across West Sussex has 28. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 43% in East Preston, 29% across West Sussex. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, East Preston (86% Good or Outstanding) is 2nd out of 7 local towns, led by Wick (100%).
Providers behind the care homes in East Preston
- Shaw Healthcare 1 in this list
- Welltower 1 in this list
- South Coast Nursing Homes Limited 1 in this list
- Care UK Care Services Limited 1 in this list
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East Preston and the towns around it
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston | – | 7 | 6 |
| Angmering | 1.1 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Rustington | 1.3 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Ferring | 1.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Littlehampton | 2.3 mi | 18 | 9 |
| Wick | 3.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
Typical care home fees in East Preston
| Residential care home | £1,100–£1,600 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,400–£2,000 a week |
Council rates in West Sussex County Council: £28.92 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,033.31 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,124.80 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Three things drive the fee: which room, how much care, and whether a nurse is needed. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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Common questions about care homes in East Preston
How many care homes does East Preston have?
There are 7 CQC-registered care homes in East Preston (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 4 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include The Martlets, Green Willow Care Home and Dean House.
How does CQC rate care homes in East Preston?
6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 6 with a rating. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does a care home cost in East Preston?
Prices typically seen in West Sussex in 2026: residential care home £1,100–£1,600 a week; nursing home £1,400–£2,000 a week. Three things drive the fee: which room, how much care, and whether a nurse is needed. Our cost guide has more detail.
Does West Sussex council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means West Sussex council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting West Sussex council.
How do I choose between care homes in East Preston?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 3 of 7 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more care homes in towns near East Preston?
In East Preston there are 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Angmering (1.1 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Rustington (1.3 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Ferring (1.4 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Angmering 1.1 mi
- Care homes in Rustington 1.3 mi
- Care homes in Ferring 1.4 mi
- Care homes in Littlehampton 2.3 mi
- Care homes in Wick 3.1 mi
- Care homes in Worthing 3.6 mi
- Care homes in Findon 5.2 mi
- Care homes in Yapton 5.8 mi
Related pages and guides for East Preston
- Paying for care in West Sussex
- Best rated care homes in West Sussex
- Nursing homes in West Sussex
- England care home costs 2026, region by region
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in West Sussex
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
- What CQC ratings mean
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
- Deciding on a care home: timing
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.