Gold Care Homes

Lucton House

Residential care home in Birmingham

Operated by Gold Care Homes

CQC Good51 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodCultural HubWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address8 Long Wood, Bourneville, Birmingham, B30 1HT
Beds51

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About

Lucton House is a residential care home in the Bournville model village, in the southwest of Birmingham, run by Gold Care Homes. It offers apartment-style living with round-the-clock care and support, and provides long-term, short-term and respite places for people with a range of health needs, including early to moderate dementia. Each furnished apartment has a living area, a separate bedroom, a bathroom and a small kitchenette, while all meals are served in a shared dining room. Residents can use a communal lounge for regular entertainment, as well as a retro shop and a hair salon.

The home sits in a leafy residential area about eight miles from central Birmingham, with on-site parking and public transport links. It has 51 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in its 2018 report. It rated the home Good for safe, effective, caring and well-led services, and Requires Improvement for responsive care.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities

Facilities

Activities programme
Communal Lounge
Dining Area
Hair & Beauty Salon
Wheelchair Access

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2024

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham2.0 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 950 m away

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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

1,449 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime37%
Shoplifting14%
Other theft9%
Public order8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Dementia careFees 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 Birmingham council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Birmingham pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£814
2025£874

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Local health safety net

Lucton House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham · 2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
NORTHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Birmingham

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell

Befriending service for people with dementiaWeekly clubs for people with dementiaSupport service for family carers of people with dementiaDementia-awareness training for Social Services/Healthcare…

0.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133484)
Charity

Asian Elderly & Community Welfare Association (Aecwa)

We are a drop in day centre for the elderly in the community. We also help with form filling, giving advice and English classes. We give information on disability and health on a regular basis to…

1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1090918)
Charity

Yemeni Day Centre

The charity provides a drop in service and day opportunities which aims to deliver welfare and support services to all older people especially those who are frail or disabled and adult carers,…

1.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1095640)
Charity

Cape Community Care Day Centre

Our Day Care Service for the Vulnerable Elderly within our community, offering healthy &freshly cooked meals, Mental /Physical stimulation, Social interactions & Outings, Digital introduction &…

2.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122721)
Charity

Jay Jalaram Day Centre

Provide meals on wheels service to the elderly and operate a day center activities for all members of the ethnic community.

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165666)
Charity

Age Connects West Midlands

Age Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs,…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (518610)

Part of Gold Care Homes

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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