Openshaw Court

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
• Wi-Fi 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:

• Salford Home Search

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.