Edmonton Senior Homes
Find the best senior homes in Edmonton, AB including retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and long-term care residences. Whether you’re searching for independent senior living or specialized senior care in Edmonton, this directory lists trusted options tailored to your needs.
Salem Manor
4419 46 St, Leduc, AB
Salem Manor in Leduc, AB provides assisted living and long-term care in a warm, faith-based community dedicated to dignity, peace, and quality of life.
Lakeside Legion Manor
495 Woodbridge Way, Sherwood Park, AB
Lakeside Legion Manor in Sherwood Park, AB provides affordable, independent seniors apartments with rent geared to income and a range of practical amenities.
GEF Seniors Housing - Queen Alexandra Place Lodge
10825 77 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Queen Alexandra Place Lodge in Edmonton offers comfortable lodge-style senior living with chef-prepared meals, on-site staff, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Vista Housing for Seniors- Calder Place
12934 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Vista Housing for Seniors- Calder Place provides affordable independent living for seniors in Edmonton, AB, in a safe and well-maintained apartment community.
GEF Seniors Housing - Central Manor
10733 117 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Central Manor by GEF Seniors Housing offers 48 affordable senior apartments in Edmonton's Queen Mary Park neighbourhood, with great walkability and community support.
GEF Seniors Housing - Britannia Gardens
10142 157 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Britannia Gardens by GEF Seniors Housing in Edmonton, AB offers independent senior living in a welcoming four-storey community with 65 apartments.
North Ridge Lodge
21 Mont Clare Pl, St. Albert, AB
North Ridge Lodge in St. Albert, AB offers Independent Living and Supportive Housing with 45 private rooms, three daily meals, and 24-hour on-site staff.
Rutherford Heights, an Optima Living community
949 Rutherford Rd SW, Edmonton, AB
Rutherford Heights in Edmonton, AB offers Independent Living, Memory Care, and Continuing Care in a warm, well-established community with premium amenities.
GEF Seniors Housing - Rosslyn Terrace
13311 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Rosslyn Terrace offers independent senior apartment living in Edmonton, AB, with accessible units, on-site amenities, and a strong community feel.
Learn More About senior Care in Edmonton
Edmonton is Alberta’s capital and its second-largest city, and it carries a demographic profile that sets it apart from most Canadian cities of comparable size. With a median age of roughly 37 to 38 years and a senior population representing approximately 14 percent of total residents, Edmonton is one of the youngest major cities in the country. That is not a reason to overlook it as a senior living market. It is a reason to understand that the market here is in an earlier growth phase than cities like Ottawa or Vancouver, with significant capacity being added as the population ages into those years.
Edmonton’s senior living options span the full spectrum of care, from independent and supportive living through to continuing care homes for those with higher medical needs. Like all of Alberta, the province governs this system through the Continuing Care Act, which took effect in April 2024. Access to publicly funded continuing care is coordinated through Alberta Health Services, which assesses individuals based on their care needs and connects them with appropriate placements. For families considering private-pay supportive living, direct access through the operator is available without an AHS referral, which simplifies the entry point considerably.
Edmonton is a large, spread-out city, and like Calgary, it is largely car-oriented outside its central neighbourhoods. The LRT network, operated by Edmonton Transit Service, covers key north-south and east-west corridors and has expanded in recent years with the opening of the Valley Line in 2023. Inner-city neighbourhoods like Glenora, Westmount, Oliver, and the river valley communities are walkable and well-served by transit. Much of Edmonton’s newer residential development sits further from LRT lines, which is worth considering when a senior’s ability to drive is in question.
For families travelling to visit, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is approximately 30 kilometres south of downtown, making it one of the furthest-from-centre major airports in Canada. This is worth knowing for out-of-town family members planning visits, as the airport connection requires either a car or the Route 747 bus to Century Park LRT station, which then connects to the city’s rail network. The drive between Edmonton and Calgary is approximately three hours on Highway 2, making the two cities reasonably accessible to families with members in both.
Edmonton’s senior living market continues to grow alongside its population. The city has seen meaningful investment in new senior care capacity in recent years, and families searching here will find options ranging from smaller community-based homes to larger full-service retirement communities. Use the search tool above to filter listings by neighbourhood, care type, and the features most relevant to your family’s situation.