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Independent living for people as they age

Salford City Council are no longer the main housing provider for what is formerly known as sheltered housing.

There are a number of housing associations in Salford who provide accommodation for people aged 55 and over (although some landlords may lower this age limit for people with particular needs for this type of housing).

Sometimes referred to as sheltered housing, this type of accommodation allows you to:

  • Continue to live independently in your own self-contained flat or bungalow
  • Secure entrance that only residents have fob access to the building
  • Have peace of mind with daily checks (there is a charge for this service).
  • Enjoy the privacy of your own home with having your own front door
  • Socialise and make new friends by taking part in activities, such as coffee mornings, exercise classes and organized trips out – if you want to

Salford has a number of these schemes across the city, but the level of support and the design of the homes are different from scheme to scheme.

Some schemes may offer communal lounges, laundry facilities, gardens, be able to keep pets. Please click on the link for more details about what each scheme has to offer to see which is most suited to your needs.

Download a list of all the schemes available in Salford (Adobe PDF format, 294kb)

How to apply

To apply for this type of accommodation or if you have any further questions, please contact Salford Home Search.

If you have difficulties registering online you can go in person to Salford Housing Options at:

Ground Floor
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5AD

Opening hours are:

  • 8.30am to 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
  • 12.30pm to 4.30pm on Thursday

Where they can assist you to complete the form.

Staff will carry out a simple check to make sure that this type of accommodation is the right choice of housing for you.

The service is able to offer a telephone interpreter service (who can translate English into another language). British Sign Language interpreters are also available for Deaf people.


If you are having a problem viewing the map, you can see the independent living accommodation for people as they age map here.

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