Friends of the Elderly
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Luton
Operated by Friends of the Elderly
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Little Bramingham Farm is a residential and respite care home on the outskirts of Luton, Bedfordshire, with 26 registered beds. It is run by Friends of the Elderly, a not-for-profit charity that operates seven care homes. The home combines a Grade II listed farmhouse with a purpose-built extension. Rooms are spacious and light, and all have en-suite bathrooms. Residents can use the gardens, a lounge and a dining room, as well as a pub and garden and new allotments. Meals are freshly prepared by the catering team, and activity co-ordinators run a varied programme that includes exercise groups, yoga, film nights and outings.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Outstanding overall in its 2020 report. Its Caring, Responsive and Well-led areas were also graded Outstanding, while Safe and Effective were graded Good.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
908 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Luton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £823 |
| 2025 | £865 |
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Local health safety net
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BARTON HILLS MEDICAL GROUP, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Luton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Harpenden Connect
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The University of the Third Age ( Dunstable )
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Part of Friends of the Elderly
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home is one of 7 homes run by Friends of the Elderly on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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