60 new extra care units have been proposed for council-owned land in Ordsall.
The plans come after current units – self-contained home for older adults, combining independent living with 24/7 on-site personal support – in Ordsall, Mount Carmel Court, were found to be outdated.
The proposed plans would provide 60 new units across the road from the current Mount Carmel site and is headed by housing association Mosscare Saint Vincents.
According to a waiting list from May 2026, 191 people are waiting for extra care units in Ordsall. The units provide an independent place to live for elderly residents whilst also ensuring they receive assistance with daily tasks when necessary.
Extra Care housing is currently lacking in the Ordsall area; ‘a projected need for 294 [more] units’ is needed by 2035, according to Salford City Council.
Upon completion of the plans, residents would move from Carmel Court into the new units. Following this, the current outdated site would be converted into affordable housing available at social rent. Social rent is generally the cheapest social housing at ‘50% of market price’ and is provided by local councils.
The proposed plans could also bring council savings around £820k per annum. Salford City Council have proposed transferring the land to MSV for ‘nil-value’ (or free.) The council believes the long term savings through the extra care homes could be greater than the capital lost on the land.
• Full information can be found on Salford City Councils website, 05a Mount Carmel Court Part 1.pdf
