There are 55 independent living in Calgary, with costs ranging from $695 to $11,000 per month. Compare availability, pricing, amenities and reviews below, then call any provider directly.
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Calgary, Alberta
Chartwell Colonel Belcher is an independent living retirement residence in Calgary's Parkdale neighbourhood, featuring spacious suites with 9-foot ceilings and full kitchens or kitchenettes.
Calgary, Alberta
Chartwell Harbours is an independent living retirement residence located in Calgary's Coventry Hills neighbourhood, featuring lakeside views and modern suites with optional care support.
Calgary, Alberta
Chartwell Royal Park is a retirement residence located in the Currie neighbourhood of Southwest Calgary. It offers independent living suites with flexible services and personalized care options.
Calgary, Alberta
Sage Hill is a luxurious senior living community in North West Calgary built in 2016 offering independent, supportive, and memory care living suites with upscale amenities and services.
Calgary, Alberta
Trinity Lodge is a retirement community in southwest Calgary offering independent living and assisted living options with chef-inspired dining, wellness programs, and professional services.
Calgary, Alberta
The Lodge at Valley Ridge is a retirement community in Calgary, Alberta, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite stays with chef-inspired dining and wellness programs.
Calgary, Alberta
Wellings of Calgary is an independent living community for adults 55+ located on the Paskapoo Slopes next to Canada Olympic Park, offering maintenance-free living with curated amenities and services.
Calgary, Alberta
The Journey Club is an independent seniors' living community located in Westman Village in Calgary, Alberta. It offers suites of various sizes with flexible care options and memory care services.
Calgary, Alberta
The Manor Village at Fish Creek Park is a retirement community in Calgary offering independent living, assisted living, enhanced personal care, memory care, and palliative care services in a welcoming environment near Fish Creek Park.
Calgary, Alberta
AgeCare Walden Heights is a modern, amenity-rich multi-generational seniors community in southeast Calgary offering independent living apartments and supportive and long-term care options.
Calgary, Alberta
Arbour Lake is an independent senior living community in Calgary, AB offering spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with all-inclusive pricing that covers housekeeping, dining and transportation.
Calgary, Alberta
Aspen Heights Retirement Residence is located in Calgary's Aspen Woods neighbourhood and offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Continuing Care Type B options for seniors who want to age in place.
Calgary, Alberta
Auburn Heights Retirement Residence is an Age-In-Place retirement community located in South East Calgary with 187 suites offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care options.
Calgary, Alberta
Canyon Meadows is an independent senior living retirement community in Calgary, Alberta, offering spacious apartments with all-inclusive pricing that covers utilities, housekeeping, maintenance, and other services.
Calgary, Alberta
Chartwell Eau Claire Care Residence is a retirement home in downtown Calgary offering a continuum of care from independent living to memory care. Located near the Bow River, it provides personalized support and modern suites.
Calgary, Alberta
Currie Green is a luxury senior living community in Calgary offering independent and assisted living options with spacious suites, 24/7 staff and nursing support, and comprehensive amenities.
Calgary, Alberta
St. Marguerite Manor is a 102-suite community in northwest Calgary offering supportive living, memory care, and hospice care. The facility features a home-like design promoting safety and independence.
Calgary, Alberta
Fish Creek West Retirement Community is an independent and integrated living community in Calgary, Alberta, offering spacious suites with full kitchens or kitchenettes in a maintenance-free retirement setting.
Calgary, Alberta
Garrison Green is a senior living community in southwest Calgary offering independent, assisted, memory care, and integrated living options with spacious suites and comprehensive amenities.
Calgary, Alberta
Lake Bonavista Village is a retirement community in southeast Calgary offering independent living and assisted living options. The community features cottages and suites on eight acres with gardens and walking paths.
Calgary, Alberta
Scenic Acres Retirement Living is located in NW Calgary and offers independent, assisted, and memory care living options with full-service dining, housekeeping, and on-site amenities.
Calgary, Alberta
The Edward is a boutique retirement residence in Calgary offering independent living in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites with fine dining, wellness services, and refined amenities in the Marda Loop neighbourhood.
Calgary, Alberta
The Manor Village at Garrison Woods is a retirement community in Southwest Calgary offering independent living, assisted living, enhanced personal care, and age-in-place options in a tree-lined setting near shops and restaurants.
Calgary, Alberta
The Manor Village at Rocky Ridge is a retirement community in northwest Calgary offering independent living, assisted living, enhanced personal care, memory care, and palliative care options in suites ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom accommodations.
Calgary's independent living communities tend to cluster in established inner-city neighbourhoods like Brentwood, Varsity, and the southwest communities near Glenmore Reservoir, as well as in newer suburban nodes in the southeast and northwest where purpose-built seniors' developments have grown alongside the city's expansion. When you're narrowing down locations, think about where your parent already has roots — proximity to their family doctor, a familiar grocery store, or a faith community can matter far more day-to-day than a glossy amenity list.
Alberta's continuing care system is overseen by Alberta Health Services (AHS), which coordinates the full spectrum from independent living through to complex continuing care. Independent living itself is largely private-pay — it sits outside the publicly funded care continuum — so understanding the full monthly cost and what it includes (meals, housekeeping, recreational programming, parking) is essential before comparing communities. If your parent's needs increase over time, AHS can assess and coordinate access to supportive living or home care services; knowing whether a community can connect to those programs without requiring a full move is a smart question to ask on any tour.
Calgary's size means availability varies considerably by quadrant and by suite type. Some communities in well-established areas carry waitlists, while newer developments may have more immediate openings. Start your search early even if a move isn't imminent — getting on a preferred community's interest list costs nothing and preserves your options. The city is well served by public transit on major corridors, and many families prioritize locations near the Foothills Medical Centre or South Health Campus for ease of specialist appointments.
When it comes to what to prioritize, lead with your parent's honest assessment of their social and daily-living needs, then layer in budget, location, and the community's track record for responsiveness and programming. If there's any chance that assisted living, home care, or memory care supports might be needed in the near future, factor that into the conversation now — it's far easier to plan ahead in Calgary's competitive market than to navigate a crisis move later.
Typical cost: $695–$11,000 per month.
Independent living in Calgary is generally private-pay, with monthly rates varying by suite size and included services. If care needs grow, Alberta Health Services can assess eligibility for publicly funded home care or subsidized supportive living to help manage costs.
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