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About the home
As Australia’s largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider, Bolton Clarke is shaping the future of positive ageing. Our homes are welcoming and safe communities where lifestyle, social connection and individual interests are celebrated, and quality care comes from the heart. Our Marten home provides high-quality aged care in a friendly, secure and comfortable residential environment. Our home provides the peace-of-mind of having a Registered Nurse on duty 24/7. Working together with you and your family, we provide personalised care that responds as needs change, including highly specialised care with wellness programs created around your preferences. Marten is purposefully designed with a number of communal spaces and a large activities area, sunrooms and lounge that caters for plenty of activities and family gatherings
Residents and families
What residents and families say
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Bolton Clarke Marten in the 2025 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Do staff treat you with respect?Always 61% · Most of the time 35% · Some of the time 4% · Never 0%96 in 100
Do you feel safe here?Always 78% · Most of the time 17% · Some of the time 4% · Never 0%95 in 100
Is this place well run?Always 13% · Most of the time 65% · Some of the time 22% · Never 0%78 in 100
Do you get the care you need?Always 35% · Most of the time 52% · Some of the time 13% · Never 0%87 in 100
Do staff know what they are doing?Always 17% · Most of the time 61% · Some of the time 22% · Never 0%78 in 100
Are you encouraged to do as much as possible for yourself?Always 26% · Most of the time 43% · Some of the time 30% · Never 0%69 in 100
Do staff explain things to you?Always 9% · Most of the time 61% · Some of the time 26% · Never 4%70 in 100
Do you like the food here?Always 9% · Most of the time 48% · Some of the time 39% · Never 4%57 in 100
Do staff follow up when you raise things with them?Always 30% · Most of the time 43% · Some of the time 26% · Never 0%73 in 100
Are staff kind and caring?Always 48% · Most of the time 39% · Some of the time 13% · Never 0%87 in 100
Do you have a say in your daily activities?Always 48% · Most of the time 26% · Some of the time 17% · Never 9%74 in 100
How likely are you to recommend this residential aged care home to someone?78 in 100
Reviews from families and visitors4.9★from 8 reviewsRead the reviews
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
Most praise was about
Food and catering
Choice and dignity (including lifestyle and activities)
Staff behaviour/conduct
Most complaints were about
Food and catering
Physical environment (including cleaning)
Personal care
The main improvements made were in
Food and catering
Physical environment (including cleaning)
Personal care
Quality
How the home is rated
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
4out of 5Good
Overall rating, published May 2026
Over time
The 4 parts of the rating
Residents’ experience
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
3 out of 5Acceptable
Compliance
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated December 2025
5 out of 5Excellent
Staffing
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
5 out of 5Excellent
Quality measures
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
2 out of 5Improvement needed
Quality Standards check: met 42 of 42 requirements at its most recent assessmentShow the 8 standards
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Bolton Clarke Marten met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
Consumer dignity and choice4
Ongoing assessment and planning with consumers4
Personal care and clinical care
What the stars mean
Excellent
Good
Acceptable
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Care and daily life
Permanent care
Respite care
Food
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cook chill, and 43% of food is made on site. The home spent $16 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
This home$16Average home$16
Facilities
Security
Leisure facilities
Activities room
Lounge areas
Activities and entertainment
Lifestyle activities
Gazebo
Gardens and landscaping
Herb or vegetable garden
Cafe or restaurant
Tea and coffee facilities
Bar fridge
In the rooms: Cooling and heating, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room, Built in wardrobe
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Visit
Visit Bolton Clarke Marten
Address 110 Strathfield Terrace, Largs North SA 5016
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Bolton Clarke Marten to arrange a time.
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Residents with a pressure injuryPressure injuries1 in 100About the same as the national figure
Residents with a restrictive practiceRestrictive practices15 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents with unplanned weight lossUnplanned weight loss12 in 100More than the national figure
Residents who had a fallFalls and major injury35 in 100More than the national figure
Residents who had a fall with a major injuryFalls and major injury0 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents taking 9 or more medicinesMedicines28 in 100Fewer than the national figure
Residents given an antipsychotic medicineMedicines19 in 100More than the national figure
What each result meansShow
Pressure injuriesDamage to the skin and the tissue under it, caused by pressure or rubbing, often over bony areas like hips and heels.
Restrictive practicesAny action that limits a person’s rights or freedom of movement. It should only ever be a last resort. This measure doesn’t count medicines.
Unplanned weight lossLosing weight without trying, which can lead to other health problems.
Falls and major injuryA major injury means a broken bone, a dislocated joint or a serious head injury.
MedicinesTaking 9 or more medicines at once, and antipsychotic medicines. Antipsychotics given for a diagnosed psychosis aren’t counted.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Staff and care time
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
All care, from nurses and care workers240 minutes · target 218
22 minutes above its target
Care from registered nurses46 minutes · target 44
2 minutes above its target
That’s 4 hours of care a resident a day, on average.
A registered nurse on site, day and night
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bolton Clarke Marten reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Jul: on site 24/7
Aug: on site 24/7
Sep: on site 24/7
Oct: on site 24/7
Nov: on site 24/7
Dec: on site 24/7
Jan: on site 24/7
Feb: on site 24/7
Mar: on site 24/7
Apr: on site 24/7
May: on site 24/7
Jun: on site 24/7
Next steps
Moving into an aged care home, step by step
It can feel like a lot. These are the steps most families go through, in order.
1Get an aged care assessmentIt decides whether you can move into an aged care home, and it’s free. You must be 65 or older (50 or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or people who are homeless or at risk of it).Apply online (opens in a new tab), or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
2Have a means assessmentServices Australia looks at your income and assets to work out what you’ll pay. Your money doesn’t affect whether you can move in.Use the fee estimator (opens in a new tab)
3Visit and compare homesAsk to see the room types and the shared spaces.
4Apply to the homes you likeEach home has its own application. Ask when a room might be free.
5Agree your costs in writingBefore you move in, the home sets out your room price and fees in an agreement for you to sign. Take your time, and ask someone you trust to read it with you.
Free help from the government Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
My mum is there she is happy and does a lot of activitys even in her wheelchair and they feed them well. Most the staff are great but some are abit disresectful to the people there. Also things get stollen or just go missing and you have to track them down.
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Andrew S.
25 July 2025
Thank you to all of the staff at Marten for taking care of our mum. We appreciated how much you treated her with dignity and respect, and provided her with kindness and support. Marten was her second home and she loved you all.
CB
Christine B.
26 June 2025
I just want to say that the manager and her staff are so lovely they really care about the people in this aged care I would like to say thankyou for everything you do for everyone but especially for my mother Helen love her so much keep on doing what you all do. The facilitie is always clean and has lots of activities for the residents. The outside is so nice and shady its a great aged care centre,with joy and happiness from all the staff ,thankyou Christine Borg ❤️
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Luluprog
20 December 2024
I have to make mention here about the lifestyle girl named Bree and the lifestyle people , who go above and beyond for the residents. Making events so memorable for all. It takes very special people to do the job they do. I know your very appreciated and loved
WW
Wendy W.
10 May 2024
Nice gardens, good parking, and good security to keep residents safe. I can't say enough nice things about the staff. They are such caring people.
RK
Rajbir K.
26 April 2024
Always favourite place, every staff and RN always good , respectful place for everyone. I am from another facility, but staff and nurses gave good advice, respect and guidance. Happy staff😊
JP
Joyce P.
15 May 2022
My sister and I searched for weeks in our quest to find an aged care facility that we felt comfortable to leave our mother in. We had a lengthy criteria list: friendly staff, staff who really cared, a light, bright and warm atmosphere upon walking in to the facility, staff that appeared happy, residents who looked happy, a friendly vibe. It was a tall order however Allity Marten Aged Care at Largs North received the tick of approval from us on all counts. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Marten Aged Care and have no hesitation in recommending this facility should you be looking for a place for your loved one.