The Maples

27 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8SZ

01273582070

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 October 2020

Provider

Mrs Maria Mapletoft

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 20 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 17 are the same and 3 are lower.

12 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodDec 2016
GoodAug 2017
GoodMar 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Mrs Maria Mapletoft, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Maples

The Maples is a residential care home in East Sussex, providing personal care for older people, including some living with dementia. Full details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

The Maples provides personal care for up to 24 people, with 21 residents at the time of inspection, some living with dementia. The home has implemented strong infection control measures, including a booking system for visits held in a conservatory arranged for social distancing, with alternative arrangements made for those unable to access this space. Individual bedroom isolation was supported with clear signage, and communal furniture was positioned to maintain distancing between residents.

Staff consistently wore appropriate personal protective equipment and followed a break rota to maintain distancing requirements. Admissions guidance was being followed appropriately throughout the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 November 2020

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BN10 8SZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 18 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 October 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Maples's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Maples, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Maples, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Maples's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees