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.
Heritage Terrace
7735 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB
Heritage Terrace in NW Calgary offers independent living for seniors in a welcoming, heritage-style setting with modern amenities and a vibrant community atmosphere.
AgeCare Mount Royal
1813 9 St SW, Calgary, AB
AgeCare Mount Royal in Calgary provides a warm, secure environment for seniors, featuring private suites, 24-hour care, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
AgeCare SkyPointe
179 Skyview Cir NE, Calgary, AB
AgeCare SkyPointe in Calgary provides seniors with compassionate, resident-focused care in a modern, multicultural setting, offering a range of living options and amenities.
Rocky Ridge Retirement Community
10715 Rocky Ridge Blvd NW, Calgary, AB
Rocky Ridge Retirement Community in Calgary provides independent living for seniors, featuring elegant suites, fresh dining, and a welcoming, active environment.
Carewest Sarcee
3504 Sarcee Rd SW, Calgary, AB
Carewest Sarcee provides seniors with a safe, comfortable living environment and a supportive community designed to enhance quality of life.
Clover Living
120 2 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Clover Living provides independent and 55+ supportive living in downtown Calgary, featuring a welcoming community, fresh meals, and round-the-clock security.
Whitehorn Village
5200 44 Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Whitehorn Village in Calgary provides independent and assisted living for seniors, featuring spacious suites, engaging activities, and a supportive community.
Cedars Villa Extendicare
3330 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Cedars Villa Extendicare provides seniors with a safe, comfortable residence and a caring community designed to support their daily living needs.
AgeCare Sagewood
140 Cambridge Glen Dr, Strathmore, AB
AgeCare Sagewood provides seniors with a safe, comfortable residence and a supportive community designed to enhance quality of life and foster independence.
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.