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.
AgeCare Sunrise Gardens
1235 3 St W, Brooks, AB T1R 0P7, Canada
AgeCare Sunrise Gardens provides a comfortable and secure senior living environment, designed to support residents’ well-being and foster an active, engaging community.
AgeCare Walden Heights
250 Walden Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2X 0V1, Canada
AgeCare Walden Heights offers a safe, supportive environment for seniors, focusing on comfort, community, and quality of life in Calgary’s southeast.
Airdrie Care Community
15 Market Blvd SE, Airdrie, AB T4A 0A7, Canada
Airdrie Care Community provides seniors with a comfortable, supportive environment and a focus on well-being, fostering a sense of belonging and peace of mind.
Arbour Lake
900 Arbour Lake Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 5J1, Canada
Arbour Lake in Calgary offers independent senior living with all-inclusive amenities, friendly staff, and a vibrant, social community designed for carefree retirement.
Aspen Heights Retirement Residence
15 Aspen Summit Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3H 6G2, Canada
Aspen Heights Retirement Residence in Calgary provides modern senior apartments with a full range of amenities, fostering comfort, independence, and community.
Aspira Britannia Retirement Living
750 49 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2A9, Canada
Aspira Britannia Retirement Living in Calgary provides seniors with a supportive, engaging environment, personalized care, and a range of amenities for a fulfilling lifestyle.
Auburn Heights Retirement Residence
21 Auburn Bay St SE, Calgary, AB T3M 2A3, Canada
Auburn Heights Retirement Residence in Calgary provides seniors with spacious suites, engaging amenities, and a warm, age-in-place community close to Auburn Bay Lake.
Bethany Calgary
916 18a St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1C6, Canada
Bethany Calgary provides a supportive and caring environment for seniors, offering comfortable accommodations and a vibrant community in Calgary.
Bethany Harvest Hills
19 Harvest Gold Manor NE, Calgary, AB T3K 4Y1, Canada
Bethany Harvest Hills in Calgary provides specialized dementia care in a secure, home-like environment with private rooms and engaging programs for seniors.
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.