Longbridge Retirement Village
2 Austin Way, Longbridge, Rednal, Birmingham, B31 2FZ
2 Austin Way, Longbridge, Rednal, Birmingham, B31 2FZ
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Creating better lives for older people
We create communities that provide Homes that older people want, Lifestyles they can enjoy and Care if it’s needed.
Manager's Description
"Set on five acres fronting Lickey Road on the edge of Longbridge Town Centre, the Village provides 260 one and two bed apartments, carefully designed to encourage and support an independent and enrich..." Show more "Set on five acres fronting Lickey Road on the edge of Longbridge Town Centre, the Village provides 260 one and two bed apartments, carefully designed to encourage and support an independent and enriching lifestyle. The Village opened in July 2017.The village offers a range of communal facilities including a village hall, bar and bistro, gym, IT suite, hair and beauty salon and shop that can be accessed by residents, their families and Longbridge residents. Up to 50 activities are on offer per week including choir singing, IT, wheelchair aerobics and gardening.
The £48 million retirement village is part of St. Modwen's £1 billion Longbridge regeneration scheme. Nearly 400 homes have been built, and the town centre features retailers including Sainsbury's, Costa Coffee, Premier Inn, Beefeater and a landmark Marks & Spencer store.
If you are interested in living in the Longbridge Retirement Village, please register your interest by phoning 0121 272 4000." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership and Leasehold
260 flats. Built in 2017. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Library, winter garden, lobby, coffee bar/bistro, village hall, greenhouse, IT suite
Social activities include: Village Hall social activities. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Birmingham
Social Care Authority: Birmingham
Architects: Nicol Thomas
Info updated: 10/11/2022
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Availability
Check with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust - none notified to EAC - Advertise vacancies / sales.Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Lovely welcoming village, who fully embrace the idea of welcoming the local community into their building, making it a real hub that people can benefi..." Show more
"Lovely welcoming village, who fully embrace the idea of welcoming the local community into their building, making it a real hub that people can benefit from." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Lovely welcoming village, who fully embrace the idea of welcoming the local community into their building, making it a real hub that people can benefit from." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Every time I visit there is always a welcoming friendly face on reception. the atmosphere is always positive and energetic with lots going on and its ..." Show more
"Every time I visit there is always a welcoming friendly face on reception. the atmosphere is always positive and energetic with lots going on and its clear to see that the Residents, volunteers and staff are happy. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Every time I visit there is always a welcoming friendly face on reception. the atmosphere is always positive and energetic with lots going on and its clear to see that the Residents, volunteers and staff are happy. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"A great use of space with a lovely caring vibrant atmosphere
want to move in when I get to that age"
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"The staff are the village are exceptionally caring and work together as a team for the benefit of the residents. Many of them will go the extra mile f..." Show more
"The staff are the village are exceptionally caring and work together as a team for the benefit of the residents. Many of them will go the extra mile for residents to make sure they are safe, supported and remain independent." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"The staff are the village are exceptionally caring and work together as a team for the benefit of the residents. Many of them will go the extra mile for residents to make sure they are safe, supported and remain independent." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"This new village has a fantastic community feel, the village was built on the old Longbridge plant, which produced Austin, Nash Metropolitan, Morris, ..." Show more
"This new village has a fantastic community feel, the village was built on the old Longbridge plant, which produced Austin, Nash Metropolitan, Morris, British Leyland, and most recently MG Rover cars. ExtraCare house a lot of ex-workers of the plant. It's a fab village with fab staff and tenants" Show less
Made by a in 2019
"This new village has a fantastic community feel, the village was built on the old Longbridge plant, which produced Austin, Nash Metropolitan, Morris, British Leyland, and most recently MG Rover cars. ExtraCare house a lot of ex-workers of the plant. It's a fab village with fab staff and tenants" Show less
Made by a in 2019
"Fantastic atmosphere, Lovely staff. Always clean and welcoming. Residents look and appear very happy. Vibrant."
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
Managed by
Creating better lives for older people
We create communities that provide Homes that older people want, Lifestyles they can enjoy and Care if it’s needed.
Memberships
ARCO: The manager of this facility is a member of Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), the main body representing the retirement community sector the UK.
