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.
MacTaggart Place, an Optima Living community
5149 Mullen Rd, Edmonton, AB
MacTaggart Place in Edmonton provides seniors with a vibrant community, modern amenities, and a supportive environment designed for comfort and independence.
Shasta Care Community
112 Secord Dr NW, Edmonton, AB
Shasta Care Community in Edmonton offers a supportive and welcoming environment for seniors, providing comfort, security, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Careadon Village
2 Inglewood Dr Unit 205, St. Albert, AB
Careadon Village in St. Albert offers seniors a vibrant, amenity-rich residence with modern comforts, welcoming community spaces, and a focus on active living.
Societe des Manoirs - Manoir St Joachim
11020 99 Ave, Edmonton, AB
Societe des Manoirs - Manoir St Joachim provides independent senior living in downtown Edmonton, featuring bilingual services, daily meals, and a vibrant, supportive atmosphere.
GEF Seniors Housing - Strathcona Place
7720 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB
GEF Seniors Housing - Strathcona Place offers comfortable senior apartments in Edmonton’s Queen Alexandra neighborhood, featuring modern amenities and a lively, supportive community.
Dr Turner Lodge
9422 94 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Dr. Turner Lodge offers modern, comfortable senior living in Fort Saskatchewan, featuring secure accommodations, enriching amenities, and a welcoming community.
Lewis Estates, an Optima Living community
9310 211 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Lewis Estates offers seniors a vibrant community in Edmonton with outstanding amenities, engaging activities, and a focus on comfort, safety, and well-being.
Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
2B01, 11111 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB
Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre provides compassionate long-term care in downtown Edmonton, featuring personalized support, comfortable accommodations, and a vibrant community.
Rosedale Seniors' Living - The Park
10103 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Rosedale Seniors' Living - The Park offers safe, independent senior housing in Edmonton, featuring spacious suites, supportive services, and a vibrant community.
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.