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.
The Manor Village Huntington Hills Retirement Home
6700 Hunterview Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2K 6K4, Canada
The Manor Village Huntington Hills Retirement Home in Calgary provides seniors with a vibrant, supportive community and a range of personalized living options.
The Manor Village Varsity - Retirement Home
40 Varsity Estates Cir NW, Calgary, AB T3A 2H2, Canada
The Manor Village Varsity - Retirement Home provides seniors with a vibrant, supportive community and modern amenities in a convenient Calgary location.
The Scenic Grande
8720 Scurfield Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3L 0G3, Canada
The Scenic Grande in Calgary provides modern senior living with beautiful surroundings, state-of-the-art amenities, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Trico LivingWell
7670 4a St SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4S3, Canada
Trico LivingWell in Calgary provides seniors with modern, rental-only suites and a welcoming community focused on wellness, independence, and comfort.
Trinity Lodge Retirement Community
1111 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary, AB
A welcoming senior community in SW Calgary offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds, a vibrant lifestyle, and professional wellness support.
Tudor Manor
200 Sandstone Dr, Okotoks, AB T1S 1R1, Canada
Tudor Manor in Okotoks provides supportive living and long-term care in a comfortable, secure setting with personalized services and engaging community life.
Venvi Evergreen
2220 162 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2Y 5E3, Canada
Venvi Evergreen in Calgary provides a secure, home-like senior living environment with engaging amenities and a supportive community atmosphere.
Venvi The Edgemont
80 Edenwold Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 5R9, Canada
Venvi The Edgemont in Calgary provides a welcoming senior living environment with personalized care, 24/7 nursing support, and a wide range of amenities.
Verve Aspen Woods
10 Aspenshire Dr, Calgary, AB T3H 0T2, Canada
Verve Aspen Woods in Calgary offers a vibrant retirement lifestyle with beautifully designed suites, enriching activities, and a strong sense of community.
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.