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.
GEF Seniors Housing - Beverly Place Lodge
4410 117 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Beverly Place Lodge in Edmonton's Beverly Heights offers senior lodge living with chef-prepared meals, on-site staff, and a warm, connected community.
GEF Seniors Housing - Bateman Manor
9923 90 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Bateman Manor is a welcoming senior apartment community in Edmonton's Strathcona neighbourhood, offering 51 one-bedroom units with rich amenities and a strong sense of community.
GEF Seniors Housing - Highland Place
6209 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Highland Place offers 67 one-bedroom senior apartments in Edmonton's Highlands neighbourhood, with community amenities and convenient access to local services.
GEF Seniors Housing - Grace Garden Court
6303 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Grace Garden Court offers 35 senior apartments in Edmonton's quiet Fulton Place neighbourhood, with amenities designed to support an active and connected lifestyle.
Millennium Pavilion Seniors' Lodge
7408 139 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Millennium Pavilion Seniors' Lodge in Edmonton offers affordable independent living with full services, chef-prepared meals, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Boardwalk Retirement Community
10531 90 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Boardwalk Retirement Community in Edmonton, AB offers independent living and retirement home options with exceptional amenities in a welcoming community setting.
Chartwell Hawthorn Retirement Residence
6411 199 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Chartwell Hawthorn offers independent retirement living in West Edmonton with all-inclusive amenities, chef-prepared meals, and caring staff available around the clock.
Everitt Gardens, an Optima Living community
125 Everitt Dr N, St. Albert, AB
Everitt Gardens in St. Albert, AB offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a welcoming, upscale community with exceptional amenities.
Touchmark at Wedgewood
18333 Lessard Rd NW, Edmonton, AB
Touchmark at Wedgewood in Edmonton, AB offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and palliative care on a beautifully landscaped campus.
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.