Where Do I Find Seniors Housing?

There are many different types of housing options available to seniors based on their preferences and needs. When choosing a residence or accommodation it is important to visit a number of locations to find a setting that best meets the needs of the future resident.

Depending on a client’s care needs, different accommodation settings are available to assist clients to live as independently as possible. Alberta Health Services can help clients determine the appropriate living setting based on an assessment through the Provincial Home Care program. For an overview of seniors care options, please visit: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/604.asp.

Home/Independent Living – Subsidized Seniors Apartments

Home Living is for people who live in their own home, apartment, condominium or in another independent living option. They are responsible for arranging any home care and support services they require.

Alberta Municipal Affairs administers the Seniors Self-Contained Housing Program. This program provides apartment type accommodation to low and moderate-income seniors who are functionally independent with or without the assistance of existing community based services. To search for Seniors Self-contained housing, please use the Management Body Search.

For more information on the Seniors Self-Contained Housing program, please contact Alberta Municipal Affairs at 780-422-0122 in Edmonton. To call toll-free, first dial 310-0000.

Supportive Living – Seniors Lodges

The Alberta Housing Act gives local housing management bodies responsibility for the day-to-day operation of seniors’ housing programs including seniors lodges. To identify the management body responsible for subsidized seniors housing in your area, please use the Management Body Search.

Management Body Search

The Alberta Housing Act gives local housing management bodies responsibility for the day-to-day operation of seniors’ housing programs, such as, the acceptance of applications. To identify the management body responsible for subsidized seniors housing in your area use the chart below:

  • Please enter your search text below.
  • Click "Search" with all fields empty for a complete list, sorted by community or,
  • Enter full or partial information in one or more fields to refine your search.
  • Some communities listed may not have social housing. If that is the case for the community you are looking for, choose another community nearby.
  • The result of your search will indicate the type of seniors housing provided by each management body.
  • Please contact that management body for an application or more information on the facility.

Organization name:

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Supportive Living Accommodations

Supportive living combines accommodation services with other supports and care. It meets the needs of a wide-range of people, but not those who have highly complex and serious health care needs. Locate a facility and view details about compliance with provincial accommodation standards and verified complaints.

The Alberta Senior Citizens’ Housing Association (ASCHA) also has a housing registry that includes supportive living accommodations. To search for other seniors living settings check out their registry at: Link to External Site http://www.ascha.com/directory_search.asp

More information on accommodation service providers, including housing registries, is available by contacting:

Facility Living – Long-Term Care

Facility living includes long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and auxiliary hospitals. Care is provided for people with complex health needs who are unable to remain at home or in a supportive living setting.

More information on long-term care facilities is available to locate a long-term care facility and view details about compliance with provincial accommodation standards and verified complaints.

Alberta Health Services is responsible for assessing and placing seniors in long-term care facilities. Additional information can be found on the Alberta Health Services website.