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.
Sage Hill by Optima Living
6 Sage Hill Gardens NW, Calgary, AB T3R 1S3, Canada
Sage Hill, an Optima Living community in Calgary, provides a luxurious and welcoming environment for seniors, focusing on comfort, connection, and personalized support.
Sanderson Ridge
2330 Fish Creek Blvd SW, Calgary, AB T2Y 0L1, Canada
Sanderson Ridge is a luxury active-living condo community in Calgary, designed for seniors seeking comfort, connection, and exceptional amenities in a beautiful setting.
Scenic Acres
150 Scotia Landing NW, Calgary, AB T3L 2K1, Canada
Scenic Acres Retirement Living in NW Calgary provides seniors with comfortable suites, personalized support, and a vibrant community in a peaceful residential setting.
Shalem Manor
3010 51 St SW #101, Calgary, AB T3E 6V8, Canada
Shalem Manor offers seniors a comfortable and supportive living environment, designed to foster independence and community in a convenient location.
Sharon Manor
255 17 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1L8, Canada
Sharon Manor offers affordable, income-based senior housing in Calgary, providing comfortable one-bedroom suites and a welcoming community close to local amenities.
Shepherd's Care Foundation - Kensington Village
12603 135 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 0Y8, Canada
Shepherd's Care Foundation- Kensington Village in Edmonton provides a welcoming senior living community with a variety of care options and enriching amenities.
Silvera For Seniors - Friendship Apartments
1923 33 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7B3, Canada
Silvera For Seniors - Friendship Apartments in Calgary offers affordable, smoke-free senior apartments with flexible rent and a friendly, supportive community.
Silverado Creek Seniors Community
7 Silverton Way SW, Calgary, AB T2X 4B3, Canada
Silverado Creek Seniors Community in Calgary offers private rooms, 24/7 professional care, and a vibrant social atmosphere in a secure, modern setting.
St. James Court
2040 54 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 1L6, Canada
St. James Court is a 23-unit independent living apartment building located in Calgary’s Lincoln Park area, close to Marda Loop. Residents enjoy a quiet residential setting with onsite support, a social room, outdoor relaxation space, and convenient transit access.
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.