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 - Cathedral Close
Cathedral Close, 10039 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Cathedral Close provides affordable, well-maintained apartment living for independent seniors in Edmonton, with a strong sense of community and accessible amenities.
Glenora Park
10150 Clifton Pl NW, Edmonton, AB
Glenora Park offers seniors elegant, independent apartment living in Edmonton, featuring luxury amenities, river valley views, and a vibrant, supportive community.
GEF Seniors Housing - Trinity Lutheran House
10006 80 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
GEF Seniors Housing - Trinity Lutheran House provides affordable, well-maintained apartments for seniors in Edmonton, fostering a welcoming and supportive community.
GEF Seniors Housing - Londonderry Village
13805 75 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
GEF Seniors Housing - Londonderry Village provides affordable, well-maintained senior apartments and lodge accommodations in Edmonton, fostering a welcoming and supportive community.
Chartwell Heritage Valley Retirement Residence
944 James Mowatt Trail SW, Edmonton, AB
Chartwell Heritage Valley Retirement Residence in Edmonton offers modern, worry-free senior living with a vibrant community, scenic views, and personalized lifestyle options.
GEF Seniors Housing - Westlawn Court
9908 165 St NW, Edmonton, AB
GEF Seniors Housing - Westlawn Court provides affordable, well-maintained senior apartments in Edmonton, fostering a vibrant and supportive community for independent living.
Covenant Health Youville Home
9A St Vital Ave, St. Albert, AB
Covenant Health Youville Home in St. Albert offers compassionate long-term care in a welcoming, homelike setting with personalized support and engaging amenities.
Clover Bar Lodge
1040 Iris Evans Wy, Sherwood Park, AB
Clover Bar Lodge in Sherwood Park, AB is a modern seniors lodge offering accessible suites, chef-prepared meals, and income-based rental pricing.
GEF Seniors Housing - Porta Place
4436 117 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Porta Place by GEF Seniors Housing offers 73 one-bedroom apartments for seniors in Edmonton's Beverly Heights, featuring gardens, common areas, and pet-friendly living.
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.