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.
Luther Place
8847 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0Z4, Canada
Luther Place offers affordable, income-based senior housing in Calgary’s Acadia community, providing a safe, independent living environment close to local amenities.
Mayfair Care Centre
8240 Collicutt St SW, Calgary, AB T2V 2X1, Canada
Mayfair Care Centre provides long-term care in a welcoming, family-owned setting in Southwest Calgary, offering personalized support and a home-like environment.
Meadow Ridge Seniors Village
259 Park Meadows Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0R4, Canada
Meadow Ridge Seniors Village in Medicine Hat provides assisted living in a welcoming, pet-friendly community with modern suites, personalized support, and vibrant social activities.
Millrise Seniors Village
14911 5 St SW, Calgary, AB T2Y 5B9, Canada
Millrise Seniors Village provides a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors, offering quality accommodations and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Monterey Seniors Village
4288 Catalina Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7J5, Canada
Monterey Seniors Village in Calgary provides assisted living with 24-hour nursing care, engaging activities, and a supportive, home-like environment for seniors.
Newport Harbour Seniors Community
10 Country Village Cove NE, Calgary, AB T3K 6B4, Canada
Newport Harbour Seniors Community in Calgary offers modern, comfortable senior living with engaging activities, lakefront views, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Oddfellow Rebekah Tower
1220 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0W4, Canada
Oddfellow Rebekah Tower provides comfortable senior living in Calgary’s Beltline, featuring social spaces, a hair salon, and convenient amenities for residents.
Oi Kwan Foundation
200 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1M3, Canada
Oi Kwan Foundation provides affordable senior living in the heart of Calgary’s Chinatown, with a welcoming community, daily activities, and dedicated support.
Place Kensington
4430 Saint-Catherine St, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 3E4, Canada
Place Kensington in Westmount offers luxury senior apartments with personalized service, elegant amenities, and a welcoming community for independent living.
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.