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.
Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre
9649 71 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre in Edmonton, AB offers a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Long-Term Care.
Rosedale Seniors' Living
10107 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Rosedale Seniors' Living is located in Edmonton, AB, offering seniors a supportive community in a well-connected neighbourhood.
GEF Seniors Housing - Gateway Manor
4215 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Gateway Manor offers independent senior living in Edmonton's Gold Bar neighbourhood, featuring 36 apartments, a courtyard garden, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Chartwell St Albert Retirement Residence
20 Hebert Rd, St. Albert, AB
Chartwell St Albert offers independent, assisted, and continuing care living in St. Albert, AB, with chef-prepared meals, rich amenities, and personalized support.
Covenant Health St. Joseph
10707 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Covenant Health St. Joseph in Edmonton, AB provides compassionate long-term, memory, palliative, and continuing care for seniors in a welcoming community.
AgeCare Miller Crossing
14251 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB
AgeCare Miller Crossing in northeast Edmonton provides Long-Term and Memory Care for up to 155 residents in a supportive, home-like continuing care community.
GEF Seniors Housing - Kiwanis Place
10330 120 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Kiwanis Place by GEF Seniors Housing offers independent apartment living for seniors in Edmonton's vibrant Oliver neighbourhood, with rich on-site amenities and community support.
Garneau Hall Seniors Community
10923 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Garneau Hall Seniors Community in Edmonton, AB offers independent living and retirement home options with all-inclusive amenities and caring on-site staff.
GEF Seniors Housing - Virginia Park Lodge and Apartments
11033 76 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Virginia Park Lodge in Edmonton offers seniors a warm, supported lifestyle with chef-prepared dining, on-site amenities, and 24-hour non-medical staff in a beautifully treed setting.
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.