Overview
Overview
Conveniently located, with easy access to Sheffield City Centre, Meadowhall shopping centre and local amenities, Roman Ridge provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Roman Ridge has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Roman Ridge, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can call 0114 280 0540 during office hours.
At Roman Ridge you'll find:
- One or two double bedroom apartments, with open-plan lounges and kitchens
- Communal amenities and facilities
- Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built-in
Who can apply:
- People aged 55 or over, or those with long-term care needs
- Applicants who reside in, or have a family connection to the local area
What people say about us
"You can come and go as you please with peace of mind that everything is safe and secure."
Discover what residents, families and friends say about life at Roman Ridge by reading:
Living here
See inside Roman Ridge
Accommodation features and facilities
Our building
Roman Ridge has a communal lounge, restaurant, guest suite, hair salon, games room and a landscaped garden. There are lifts to all floors and level access throughout.
Your apartment
Your new apartment is unfurnished so you can make it your own. It has an open plan lounge and fitted kitchen, one or two double bedrooms and a level-access shower room.
Our community
Our weekly social activities and themed events throughout the year offer you a chance to meet new people and join our friendly community. There’s no obligation - you can take part as often as you want.
Safety and security
The daytime reception, 24-hour care staff on site and secure door entry to the building and your apartment help you to feel safe and secure.
Technology
There is Wi-Fi in communal areas. Pull cords are fitted in every apartment, and we can provide assistive technology for extra safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.
Rent or leasehold
Apartments are available to rent for one person / two people [check key facts form]. You may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent from Sheffield City Council. Leasehold apartments may also be available for private purchase from a current owner.
Taste restaurant
Our Taste restaurant is open to residents and members of the public from 9am – 3pm seven days a week for lunch and snacks. If you live nearby, enjoy a meal out in our restaurant with your family and friends.*
We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our Taste restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 from the Food Standards Agency.
*Opening hours and menu availability may be subject to change.
What's nearby?
Local amenities
- Local shops are less than a five minute walk away.
- Northern General Hospital with A&E is only a five minute drive away.
- Several GP surgeries are situated near Roman Ridge.
Travel & transport
- Sheffield city centre is only five miles away and is easily accessible by bus, car or taxi.
- There is a railway station and a bus station in Sheffield.
- The regular local bus service, Dial-a-Ride and low cost local taxis make journeys easy.
Care and support
Pricing
You may be eligible for financial support, such as Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, to help cover your rent and part of your service charge.
For guidance, the indicative weekly costs at Roman Ridge are shown below. Charges can be paid weekly or monthly in advance.
Service standards
Making the move
How do I apply?
- Contact us for an application form, or contact Sheffield City Council’s adult social care team.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- We’ll help you to complete a housing assessment and affordability form, as you may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent and part of your service charge.
- While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from care and support services, and our care provider, Carewatch, may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Sheffield City Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.
For general information about retirement communities, visit our FAQs.