Senior Care Path tracks 3 memory care communities in Sherwood Park, updated October 2026. They average 4.3/5 across 146 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
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Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest communities in Sherwood Park right now are Chartwell Emerald Hills Retirement Residence, Summerwood Village by Optima Living and Aster Gardens by Optima Living.
Looking for memory care in Sherwood Park means staying close to home in Strathcona County, where secure options tend to cluster near Baseline Road and the shops and clinics around Sherwood Drive. Many families like being a short drive from Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital and Edmonton's larger hospitals just west along the highway, so a parent stays near familiar streets and people who love them. In Sherwood Park, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
Below you will find every community ranked by Confidence Score, real reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, the amenities and services to expect, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated October 2026.
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By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
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Sherwood Park, AB6101 Eton Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2R8Licensed in Alberta
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4.7(78 reviews)
A retirement residence in Sherwood Park, Alberta, offering independent living, assisted living, private supportive living,…
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Sherwood Park, AB4255 Clover Bar Rd, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0C9Licensed in Alberta
FromFrom $4,190/mo
3.9(40 reviews)
A retirement home in Northeast Sherwood Park offering independent living, AHS supportive care, and memory care options in a…
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Sherwood Park, AB7 Brower Dr, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1Y7Licensed in Alberta
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4.2(28 reviews)
An innovative seniors' living community in Sherwood Park, Alberta. It offers independent living, supportive living, and memory care…
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These aren't in Sherwood Park, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Edmonton · 10 km from Sherwood Park
Edmonton, AB6420 101 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6A 0H5
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3.3(66 reviews)
A Park Place Type A facility located in northwest Edmonton, Alberta. The residence supports seniors who can no longer…
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Edmonton · 11 km from Sherwood Park
Edmonton, AB14251 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 4R7
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3.4(21 reviews)
A continuing care home in northeast Edmonton offering 155 private and semi-private beds. It provides continuing care for…
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Sherwood Park sits in Strathcona County, just east of Edmonton, and families here often have more options than they expect. Memory care is available both within Sherwood Park itself and a short drive into Edmonton's east end, so your search radius can reasonably be wider than just your home postal code. That said, keeping a parent close to familiar streets and longtime friends matters enormously in dementia care, and proximity to family who can visit regularly is, in our experience, one of the strongest predictors of a resident's wellbeing.
In Alberta, memory care falls under the continuing care system coordinated by Alberta Health Services (AHS). AHS assesses each person's needs and determines what level of care they require before placement. If your parent qualifies for a publicly subsidized supportive living space, AHS manages that waitlist centrally, and wait times can stretch, particularly for higher-acuity dementia care. Private-pay memory care communities are a separate pathway with their own availability timelines. Starting the AHS assessment process early, even before a crisis, gives your family far more choices.
When comparing communities in and around Sherwood Park, look past the amenities and ask hard questions about staffing ratios on evenings and weekends, how staff are trained specifically in dementia care, and how the community handles a resident whose needs escalate. Memory care is not static. A community that suits your parent today may not be the right fit in two years, so understand their approach to transitioning residents to higher levels of care. Some Sherwood Park-area communities are co-located with assisted living or other levels of care on the same campus, which can make those future transitions much gentler.
Location within the community matters too. Many families appreciate being close to the Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park, which provides peace of mind when health needs arise. Access via public transit is a practical consideration for family members who visit frequently but don't drive. If you're also weighing whether a move is necessary at all, our Sherwood Park listings for Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Retirement Homes can help you map out the full continuum before committing to a decision.
We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
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Google star ratings across 3 memory care.
How the 3 Sherwood Park memory care fall across our trust tiers.
Most Sherwood Park memory care share pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed. Call any community below for a current quote.
Most memory care in Alberta are private-pay, funded from a blend of pensions, retirement savings, and home equity. Government pensions form the floor: the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the income-tested Guaranteed Income Supplement for lower-income seniors. Provincial benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada may offset part of the cost. For a full breakdown, read our guide on how much does memory care cost in canada?.
In Alberta, memory care accommodation charges are set provincially for subsidized supportive living spaces, with care costs further offset based on an AHS needs assessment. Private-pay communities set their own rates, which reflect care level and suite type, so comparing listings directly and speaking with each community is the most reliable way to understand the full monthly cost.
A 4.3 star average across 146 Google reviews of 3 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“The staff here are amazing. The maintenance team and Thomas is always busy making sure everything get done and everything is cleaned. Rejoice at reception is always there to answer any questions. My father get the care he needs.Moving my...”
“Friendly welcoming place. Staff are kind and caring. Andrea was the first contact we had and she sold us on Summerwood. She was available and very involved not only in sales but also making everyone feel special.”
“Our mom stayed on the Memory Care floor at Aster Gardens in Sherwood Park, and we are so grateful for the care she received. The staff were kind, compassionate, and professional, and they always kept our family informed. She was well cared...”
Private-pay rates vary by care level, suite size, and the services included. Publicly subsidized spaces have provincially set accommodation charges, with care costs partly covered based on assessed need. Use our listings to compare options side by side, then call communities directly for current rates.
Memory care provides a secured environment with staff trained specifically in dementia, along with structured programming for cognitive health. Assisted living supports seniors who need help with daily tasks but does not typically offer the same level of supervision or dementia-focused care. Our Sherwood Park Assisted Living listings can help you compare.
Yes. Alberta Health Services coordinates publicly subsidized continuing care placements. Accommodation charges are set provincially, and care costs are partly subsidized based on an AHS needs assessment. Federal supports like Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement can also help offset costs.
Contact communities directly using the phone numbers or inquiry forms on each listing. Tours are almost always welcomed. Asking about current waitlist status during that first call is worthwhile, as availability can change quickly in Sherwood Park and the surrounding area.
Yes, and the sooner the better. The AHS assessment determines eligibility for subsidized care and places your parent on the appropriate waitlist. Starting early keeps more options open. You can pursue private-pay communities simultaneously while waiting for a subsidized placement.
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