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.
Covenant Care - St. Teresa Place
10 Redstone Pl, Calgary, AB
Covenant Care - St. Teresa Place in Calgary provides supportive living and memory care, featuring private suites, 24-hour care, and a vibrant, welcoming community.
Wing Kei Crescent Heights
1212 Centre St NE, Calgary, AB
Wing Kei Crescent Heights in Calgary provides seniors with a warm, welcoming environment, delicious meals, and a supportive community atmosphere.
Venvi Evergreen
2220 162 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Venvi Evergreen in Calgary provides a secure, home-like senior living environment with engaging amenities and a supportive community atmosphere.
AgeCare Sunrise Gardens
1235 3 St W, Brooks, AB
AgeCare Sunrise Gardens provides a comfortable and secure senior living environment, designed to support residents’ well-being and foster an active, engaging community.
AgeCare Seton
4963 Front St SE, Calgary, AB
AgeCare Seton provides seniors with a welcoming community, comfortable living spaces, and a range of amenities designed to support an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Ranch Estates | A Parkbridge Residential Retirement Community
100 Ranchwood Ln, Strathmore, AB
Ranch Estates offers a secure, friendly retirement community in Strathmore, Alberta, with engaging activities, modern amenities, and a convenient location.
Richmond Park Manor
3250 28 St SW, Calgary, AB
Richmond Park Manor offers comfortable one-bedroom residences in SW Calgary, featuring secure living, community spaces, and easy access to local amenities.
Grand Seton Village
4485 Front St SE, Calgary, AB
Grand Seton Village in Calgary provides independent living for seniors, featuring modern suites, engaging activities, and a supportive community environment.
Carewest - George Boyack
1203 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Carewest George Boyack in Calgary provides long-term care for seniors, featuring a supportive environment, engaging community programs, and a range of on-site 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.