Longcroft
Care home in Lancaster, Lancashire
Operated by Langley Trust
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Longcroft is a 15-bed care home in Lancaster, Lancashire, operated by Langley Trust, a Christian charity with over 65 years' experience supporting people with complex needs across England. The home provides care for individuals requiring specialist support, working within the Trust's broader approach to rehabilitation and recovery.
The home is part of Langley Trust's wider provision, which includes supported housing and advisory services. The organisation focuses on helping people move forward from their circumstances through tailored care and support.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
307 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 | — |
- 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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
What Lancashire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Longcroft is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lancaster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Garstang Memory Cafe
Memory cafes, also known as dementia cafes, provide safe spaces where people can go for a cup of tea and chat with experienced professionals or others affected by dementia. There are also games,…
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Part of Langley Trust
Longcroft is one of 3 homes run by Langley Trust 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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