calgary Senior Homes
Find the best senior homes in Calgary, Alberta including retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and long-term care residences. Whether you’re searching for independent senior living or specialized senior care in Calgary, this directory lists trusted options tailored to your needs.
Abrio Place Lodge
52 East Lake Ave NE, Airdrie, AB T4A 2G8, Canada
Abrio Place Lodge in Airdrie provides seniors with comfortable, affordable housing and a vibrant community, featuring a range of amenities and activities.
AgeCare Bow Crest
5927 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0C7, Canada
AgeCare Bow Crest in Calgary provides publicly funded continuing care in a vibrant, secure setting, with 24-hour support and engaging daily activities for seniors.
AgeCare Glenmore
1729 90 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4S1, Canada
AgeCare Glenmore provides seniors with a supportive and comfortable environment, featuring personalized care and a vibrant community atmosphere.
AgeCare McKenzie Towne
80 Promenade Way SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4G4, Canada
AgeCare McKenzie Towne in Calgary offers a warm, supportive seniors’ community with person-centred care, private and semi-private suites, and engaging daily activities.
AgeCare Mount Royal
1813 9 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 3C2, Canada
AgeCare Mount Royal in Calgary provides a warm, secure environment for seniors, featuring private suites, 24-hour care, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
AgeCare Orchard Manor
951 Cassils Rd W, Brooks, AB T1R 1K9, Canada
AgeCare Orchard Manor in Brooks provides retirement living with private suites, daily meals, housekeeping, and engaging activities for independent seniors.
AgeCare Sagewood
140 Cambridge Glen Dr, Strathmore, AB T1P 0E6, Canada
AgeCare Sagewood provides seniors with a safe, comfortable residence and a supportive community designed to enhance quality of life and foster independence.
AgeCare Seton
4963 Front St SE, Calgary, AB T3M 2Z1, Canada
AgeCare Seton provides seniors with a welcoming community, comfortable living spaces, and a range of amenities designed to support an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
AgeCare SkyPointe
179 Skyview Cir NE, Calgary, AB T3N 0Y7, Canada
AgeCare SkyPointe in Calgary provides seniors with compassionate, resident-focused care in a modern, multicultural setting, offering a range of living options and amenities.
Learn More About senior Care in Calgary
Calgary is one of the youngest major cities in Canada by median age, and its senior living market reflects a city that is still catching up to an aging population that has grown faster than almost anywhere else in the country. Between 2016 and 2021 alone, the number of Calgarians aged 65 and over increased by 28 percent. That growth has driven significant investment in new senior living capacity, which means families searching here are more likely to encounter newer facilities than in older Canadian cities, but may also find that supply and demand are still finding their balance.
Alberta governs senior care through the Continuing Care Act, which took effect in April 2024 and replaced several older pieces of legislation. The Act covers the full spectrum of continuing care settings in the province, including continuing care homes and supportive living accommodations. Alberta Health Services (AHS) administers access to publicly funded continuing care, and placement in designated facilities requires an assessment by an AHS case manager to determine care needs. For families considering private-pay options, access is arranged directly with the operator without requiring an AHS referral, which can make the process more straightforward for those who are not yet in the public system.
Calgary is a car-oriented city by design. Unlike Ottawa, Toronto, or Vancouver, where transit is a realistic primary option for seniors in many neighbourhoods, Calgary’s CTrain serves specific corridors and much of the city’s residential sprawl is less well-served by transit. Walkability varies significantly by neighbourhood, with inner-city communities like Beltline, Kensington, and Mission being far more pedestrian-friendly than the city’s extensive suburban areas. This is worth factoring in when evaluating where a senior will live, particularly if driving is no longer an option.
For families visiting from other parts of Canada or from the United States, Calgary is well-connected. Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the fourth-busiest airport in Canada and offers direct service to major cities across North America and internationally. The city is also a roughly three-hour drive from Edmonton, making it accessible for families spread across Alberta. The proximity to the Rocky Mountains and the broader quality of life Calgary offers continues to attract retirees, and the city’s relatively lower cost of senior living compared to Vancouver or Toronto is a factor many families consider when weighing options.
Calgary’s senior population, while younger than the national average as a share of total population, has been growing steadily and the infrastructure supporting that growth continues to expand. The range of options available here today is meaningfully broader than it was a decade ago. Use the search tool above to filter listings by neighbourhood, care type, and the features most relevant to your family’s situation.