Situated close to all local amenities, Openshaw Court and Ramsden Fold sits in its own private car park and garden areas and offers a range of facilities, services and events.
The scheme provides an independent living service, offering those over 55 an independent tenancy alongside extra housing support.
Accommodation for residents
- 31 one-bedroom apartments within Openshaw Court
- 32 one-bedroom cottage flats (16 ground floor and 16 first floor with private staircase)
- 1 guest room within Openshaw Court (low-cost nightly rental charge)
- Accommodation within Openshaw Court is across three floors with level access and lift access to all floors.
Accommodation facilities
- Private bathroom with toilet, level access shower, and basin
- TV communal aerial point
- Accessible rooms available with adaptations
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on application, subject to the scheme’s policies
Scheme facilities
- Housing staff available on weekdays
- 24-hour emergency and repair call line
- 24 -hour warden call service line
- Lifts to all floors within Openshaw Court (lifts can only accommodate people and not mobility scooters)
- Mobility scooter storage room with charging facility
- Resident lounge with games and entertainment
- Laundry
- WiFi in communal areas
- Garden with planting beds and lawns
- Communal kitchen and lounge areas
Getting around
We know many of our residents like to get out and about. Situated half a mile from junction 16 of the M60, Openshaw Court and Ramsden Fold has great transport links for residents and visitors.
- Large car park with free resident parking spaces
- 4 Mobility scooter storage spaces with charging points
- Bus: nearest bus stops 100 yards with services to Salford and Manchester
- Train: nearest train stations Swinton (0.4 miles)
- Local attractions:
- Silverdale Park (0.5 mile)
- The Trafford Centre (4.5 miles)
- Manchester Town Centre (5 miles)
- Local shops, Post Office (100 yards)
- GP (200 yards)
Social activities
If you wish to get involved in community life, we can also offer:
- Intergenerational School Project
- Health Improvement Team visits, advice and classes
- Option to use lounges for activities, parties and celebrations
- Support from Community Investment Team to fund new ideas
- Courses and classes such as food hygiene and technology
Applications
All applications are made through Salford’s choice based letting system, Homesearch. Visit their website:
For any housing application queries contact us on 0300 123 1966. Our Contact Centre can pass your details to our Scheme Co-Ordinators for a call-back.
