Widecombe Nursing Home
Luton, LU3 · 0.8 km · 38 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,465 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Outstanding
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home
Leamington Road, Luton, LU3 3XF
Residential care home · 26 beds · Friends of the Elderly
- Weekly fee
- from £1,480
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Outstanding
- March 2020
- Beds
- 26
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home's stated fee
£1,480a week
About £76,960 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,960 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Luton, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £430 a week less, £22,360 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,605 a week less than two places.
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About Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Luton, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 26 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Friends of the Elderly, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published March 2020, the CQC rated Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home charges from £1,480 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £76,960 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Luton.
There are 35 registered care homes in Luton. The nearest to Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home include Widecombe Nursing Home, Mulberry Court and Barton Lodge, 3 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Friends of the Elderly
- Brand
- Friends of the Elderly
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Outstanding (March 2020)
- Council area
- Luton
- Town
- Luton
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Outstanding
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Outstanding
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Outstanding
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control and safe visiting arrangements.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,480 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Our fees at Little Bramingham Farm start from £1,480 per week, depending on need.” View on Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home’s website | From the home's website “Our fees at Little Bramingham Farm start from £1,480 per week, depending on need.” View on Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Luton, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home
How much does Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home cost?
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home charges from £1,480 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home Outstanding in March 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home have?
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home is registered for up to 26 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Luton
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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CQC: Good
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Barton Lodge
Luton, LU3 · 0.9 km · 70 beds
CQC: Good
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from £1,900 a week
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