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.
Christenson Developments Ltd
1718 Rabbit Hill Rd NW, Edmonton, AB
Christenson Developments Ltd in Edmonton, AB offers independent living and retirement home options designed to help active adults enjoy life on their own terms.
Asura Health Services Ltd.
17321 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Asura Health Services Ltd. in Edmonton offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care for seniors seeking comfort and quality support.
GEF Seniors Housing - Ottewell Terrace
6315 92 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
GEF Seniors Housing - Ottewell Terrace offers independent senior living in Edmonton's Ottewell neighbourhood, with accessible suites, social programming, and on-site amenities.
Our Parents
10112 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Our Parents in Edmonton, AB offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in a vibrant high-rise community near the River Valley.
Southwoods Court North by Christenson Communities
9433 67A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Southwoods Court North offers independent retirement living in Edmonton's Hazeldean community, with spacious suites and thoughtfully designed amenities for active adults.
Ironwood Estates
40 Ironwood Point, St. Albert, AB
Ironwood Estates in St. Albert, AB offers independent living and respite care in a warm, all-inclusive retirement community with dining, recreation, and lifestyle support.
CapitalCare Lynnwood
8740 165 St NW, Edmonton, AB
CapitalCare Lynnwood in Edmonton's west end provides long-term care and memory care for 276 residents in a warm, person-centred setting.
Tegler Terrace
9918 149 St, Edmonton, AB
Tegler Terrace is a senior living facility located in Edmonton, Alberta, offering housing options for older adults in a residential west-end neighbourhood.
Churchill Manor
5815 34 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Churchill Manor in Edmonton, AB offers independent living and respite care in a warm, all-inclusive retirement community with chef-prepared meals and engaging daily activities.
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.