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.
Evanston Grand Village
40 Evanston Way NW, Calgary, AB
Evanston Grand Village in Calgary provides seniors with independent and assisted living in a welcoming, amenity-rich community designed for comfort and connection.
Providence Care Centre
149 Providence Blvd SE, Calgary, AB
Providence Care Centre in Calgary offers modern senior living with private suites, vibrant community spaces, and a supportive environment just steps from Fish Creek Park.
Bethany Calgary
916 18a St NW, Calgary, AB
Bethany Calgary provides a supportive and caring environment for seniors, offering comfortable accommodations and a vibrant community in Calgary.
The Manor Village at Signature Park Retirement Home
1858 Sirocco Dr SW, Calgary, AB
The Manor Village at Signature Park Retirement Home in Calgary provides seniors with comfortable, maintenance-free living and a vibrant, supportive community.
Staywell Manor - Retirement Home
174 Ypres Green SW, Calgary, AB
Staywell Manor Retirement Home in Calgary provides independent living, enhanced care, and memory care in a welcoming, all-inclusive community.
St. Marguerite Manor (Covenant Care)
110 Evanspark Mnr, Calgary, AB
St. Marguerite Manor (Covenant Care) in Calgary provides supportive living, memory care, and hospice suites with personalized care and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Cathedral Manor Estates
11 Varsity Estates View NW, Calgary, AB
Cathedral Manor Estates provides independent seniors with comfortable apartment-style living, engaging social activities, and easy access to local amenities in NW Calgary.
The Edward - An Optima Living Community
3023 16 St SW, Calgary, AB
The Edward offers boutique-style independent living in South Calgary, featuring modern suites, five-star amenities, and a vibrant, welcoming community.
Silvera For Seniors - Friendship Apartments
1923 33 St SW, Calgary, AB
Silvera For Seniors - Friendship Apartments in Calgary offers affordable, smoke-free senior apartments with flexible rent and a friendly, supportive 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.