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.
Good Samaritan Place
8425 83 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Good Samaritan Place offers independent living and continuing care for seniors 60+ in Edmonton's welcoming Bonnie Doon neighbourhood.
Sherwood Care
2020 Brentwood Blvd N, Sherwood Park, AB
Sherwood Care in Sherwood Park, AB provides long-term and palliative care with chef-prepared meals, wellness programs, and compassionate on-site staff around the clock.
GEF Seniors Housing - Lauderdale Terrace
12907 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB
GEF Seniors Housing Lauderdale Terrace in Edmonton offers independent senior living across two buildings with accessible suites, courtyard gardens, and on-site community support.
Vista Housing for Seniors
11622 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Vista Housing for Seniors provides affordable independent living apartments for seniors across 16 buildings in Edmonton, AB.
Manoir Saint-Thomas
9022 85 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Manoir Saint-Thomas is a francophone independent living residence in Edmonton, AB, offering comfortable suites and a warm bilingual community for active seniors.
Vista Housing for Seniors-Mary A Finlay Manor
10209 134 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Vista Housing for Seniors-Mary A Finlay Manor in Edmonton, AB provides affordable independent living for seniors in a caring, community-focused environment.
CapitalCare Adult Duplexes
9935 178 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
CapitalCare Adult Duplexes in Edmonton provides continuing care in a community-style setting, supporting independent adults who need help managing daily care needs.
AgeCare Jasper Place
8903 168 St NW, Edmonton, AB
AgeCare Jasper Place offers Continuing Care, Memory Care, and Long-Term Care in west Edmonton, with 100 private and semi-private suites in a supportive, home-like setting.
Glastonbury Village by Christenson Communities
1585 Glastonbury Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB
Glastonbury Village by Christenson Communities is a retirement home in Edmonton, AB, offering independent and supportive living for active adults.
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.