Shepherd's Care Vanguard
61DevelopingPart of Shepherd's Care Foundation.
10311 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0K8, Canada
4.2(49 reviews)Last updated September 2026
About This Community
Shepherd's Care Vanguard is a faith-based senior care facility in the Westwood community of north Edmonton, built in 2011. It offers Continuing Care Home Type B and CCH-Type B Secure (dementia care) accommodations with 24-hour nursing and support services.
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Shepherd's Care Vanguard is a four-storey senior care facility located in the quiet Westwood community of north Edmonton, adjacent to Vanguard College. The facility was built in 2011 and features secure floors and an interior courtyard.
It provides Continuing Care Home Type B supportive living with 36 units and CCH-Type B Secure dementia care with 56 units, for a total of 92 private accommodations.
Vanguard offers 24-hour nursing care with Licensed Practical Nurses and health care aides, on-call Registered Nurses, foot care, on-site clinics, recreational therapy, and pastoral care services including on-site chapel services and Bible studies.
All units are private with barrier-free washrooms, kitchenettes with mini fridges and microwaves, built-in closets, and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning.
Facilities include full-service dining rooms on each floor, comfortable social rooms, a beauty salon, tuck shop, on-site chapel, and a private bus for resident outings. The facility features a fenced courtyard with BBQ area and seating.
It is located near community parks and public transit routes.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Shepherd's Care Vanguard
Pricing
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors requiring supportive living with medical management
- Residents with mid-stage dementia requiring secure care
Consider Alternatives For
- Independent seniors who don't require memory support
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Care Services
- 24-hour Licensed Practical Nurse on site
- Care attendants
- On-call Registered Nurse
- Foot care
- On-site clinics
- Recreational therapy
- Pastoral care
- Housekeeping
- Linen and bedding laundry
- Meals (three per day plus snacks)
Languages Supported
- English
Amenities
- Dining room
- Social rooms
- Beauty salon
- Tuck shop
- Chapel
- Courtyard with BBQ area
- Vanguard Café
- Private bus for outings
Key Features
- Faith-based, Christian environment
- Secure dementia care units
- Multi-generational programming with adjacent college
- All-inclusive accommodation charges through government regulated fees
- Private accommodations
- Wheelchair accessible
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Google Reviews
4.2
49 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Barb Lamoureux
a year ago · via Google
The first month or so was great. Then mom's care went down hill. I was not impressed with the care manager for the 3rd floor at all. Found infections on mom that they didn't notice or just didn't care about.There was 2-3 really caring health aids, not so much for the rest of the staff. A couple of them in particular just did not like their jobs and even with mom's Dementia, she noticed. They are very lacking of knowledge, caring and patience when it comes to Dementia. It can be difficult to work with Dementia people but you have to be the right type of person to work in that environment. The two activity coordinators were fantastic! They we're very friendly and mom found them delightful too! I would however give 5 stars to the two health aids and activity coordinator's, I'm sure they brightened the day for the residents!
Theo De Leon
2 years ago · via Google
Fantastic place for my step father! The nurses and staff are kind and understanding. It feels like he has his little apartment for when he wants peace and quiet but just outside the door, there is plenty to do and plenty of people to engage with.
Melissa Phillipson
3 years ago · via Google
**WARNING** DO NOT BRING YOUR LOVED ONES HERE! While some staff (Maybe 5) are caring and considerate, the rest are rude, aggressive, and incompetent. There is too much to fit into this box, but honestly steer clear from bringing your loved one to this place. They have treated my mother like absolute garbage her entire time here! Can't wait to find somewhere that will treat her with respect. From top to bottom the lack of professionalism, bedside manner, and the constant changing "Rules", gaslighting and saying it's a "miscommunication"?! it's outstanding. I really didn't think it was possible to have this bad of a facility that claims to "care" for your loved ones. My mom was sent home from the hospital with specific instructions that were to be followed by staff and there was a blatant disregard for these instructions and their negligence sent my mother back to the hospital! I've witnessed them let residence stay screaming in pain from falls, mess up medications, steal, and also worth mentioning, the food is horrible: from chunks of plastic in the food to serving molded expired food. Horrible place, stay away!
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from Shepherd's Care Vanguard's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
Shepherd's Care Vanguard holds a strong 4.2-star rating across 49 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and quality dining and meals.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Quality dining and meals
- Engaging activities and social life
- Warm, welcoming community
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Senior Care Path gives Shepherd's Care Vanguard an SCP Confidence Score of 61/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Established
- 2011
- Languages spoken
- English
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Licenses & Registration
Continuing care home (Type B) licence
LicensedAlberta Assisted Living and Social Services (continuing care licensing)
checked October 2026
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Location
10311 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0K8, Canada, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0K8
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