Unique Homes Program

Unique Homes provide seniors supportive housing in lodge-type accommodations. Unique Homes are owned and or managed by non-profit organizations and do not qualify for assistance under the Nursing Home Act or the Alberta Housing Act (i.e., contract nursing homes and lodges managed by provincially legislated management bodies are ineligible for this program).

Funding

The province provides financial assistance under the Unique Homes Program to eligible private senior citizen homes to assist with their operating deficits. Funding is provided through a grant of $6.45 per unit per day. No new funding is available for this program.

There are eight unique homes in Alberta. They are located in:

Frequently Asked Questions

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