Senior Care Path tracks 4 retirement homes in Sherwood Park, updated October 2026. Few publish a rate online, but across Alberta published rates for retirement homes typically fall in the $2,864–$8,800 per month range, so use the listings below to ask each one for a current quote. The average Google rating is 4.2/5 across 169 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated October 2026. How we score and rank · How much does a retirement home cost in Canada?.
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.
Most retirement homes in Sherwood Park sit close to Baseline Road and Wye Road, within easy reach of shops, familiar churches, and Strathcona Community Hospital. It's a comfortable, family-oriented community just east of Edmonton, so many parents can stay near their old neighbourhood while adult children remain a short drive away. Options cluster near the town centre, which keeps visits and appointments simple. In Sherwood Park, retirement homes are also called retirement residences or senior homes.
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
FromFrom $4,352/mo
4.7(78 reviews)
A retirement residence in Sherwood Park, Alberta, offering independent living, assisted living, private supportive living,…
FromFrom $4,352/mo
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…
FromFrom $4,190/mo
Sherwood Park, AB7 Brower Dr, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1Y7Licensed in Alberta
FromFrom $3,850/mo
4.2(28 reviews)
An innovative seniors' living community in Sherwood Park, Alberta. It offers independent living, supportive living, and memory care…
FromFrom $3,850/mo
Sherwood Park, AB5601 Eton Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0N7
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4.0(23 reviews)
A 55 plus senior housing retirement community located in Emerald Hills, Sherwood Park, offering independent living with resort-style…
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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 · 11 km from Sherwood Park
Edmonton, AB13429 57 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 2G2Licensed in Alberta
Typical in Edmonton$3,004–$4,770/mo
4.8(6 reviews)
A senior living community in Edmonton offering independent living and assisted living with in-home health care services. The…
Typical in Edmonton$3,004–$4,770/mo
Sherwood Park is a large urban service area east of Edmonton, and that geography matters when you're choosing a retirement home. Most options are clustered near the heart of Sherwood Park's main commercial and residential corridors, putting residents close to everyday amenities, parks, and public transit routes that connect the community to the broader Edmonton region. The Strathcona County area is well-served, but retirement home availability can shift quickly, so starting your search early, even before a move feels urgent, is genuinely the wisest thing you can do.
When assessing care level, be honest with yourself about where your parent is today and where they're likely to be in twelve to eighteen months. A standard retirement home is designed for seniors who are largely independent but want the reassurance of on-site support, meals, and social programming. If your parent already needs help with bathing, dressing, or medication management on a daily basis, an assisted living community in Sherwood Park may be the more appropriate starting point, even if the label feels like a bigger step. Moving twice in two years is harder on everyone than choosing the right level of care the first time.
Alberta Health Services coordinates continuing care across the province, and while private retirement homes operate outside the publicly funded system, AHS remains the right first call if your family is weighing multiple care pathways. Families dealing with dementia should also look at memory care options in Sherwood Park early, since those units tend to fill faster than standard suites. Proximity to the Strathcona Community Hospital is a practical comfort for many families, and it's worth confirming how close a given home sits to that facility and what its emergency transfer protocols look like.
Our strongest general advice for Sherwood Park families: visit in person before committing, and visit more than once, at different times of day. A weekend afternoon and a weekday morning will tell you very different things about staff presence and resident activity. Ask the director directly about current suite availability and typical wait times, because the honest answer to that question tells you a lot about how the home operates. Budget and location matter, but the feel of the community on a quiet Tuesday morning matters just as much.
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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Our own 11-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?
Google star ratings across 4 retirement homes.
How the 4 Sherwood Park retirement homes fall across our trust tiers.
Few Sherwood Park retirement homes publish a rate online, but across Alberta published rates for retirement homes typically fall in the $2,864–$8,800 per month range. Call any community below for a current, itemised quote, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.
Most retirement homes 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 a retirement home cost in canada?.
Private retirement homes in Sherwood Park operate on a private-pay basis, with monthly rates that reflect suite size, care inclusions, and amenities. For seniors who qualify for publicly coordinated care, Alberta Health Services can assess eligibility for subsidized supportive living options, where accommodation charges are set provincially and care costs are adjusted based on assessed need.
A 4.2 star average across 169 Google reviews of 4 retirement homes. 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...”
“It has been a year since we moved into Terravale and both my husband and I are very happy and pleased we made the move. With a clean and bright main living area to our lovely 2 bedroom apartment it has been the right choice. Whenever...”
Too few retirement homes in Sherwood Park publish a rate to give a city figure, but across Alberta published starting rates run roughly $2,864 to $8,800 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed. Ask each community for an all-in quote.
Retirement homes suit seniors who are largely independent and want meals, social life, and light support. Assisted living in Sherwood Park provides hands-on help with daily tasks like bathing and medication. If daily personal care is already needed, assisted living is the more appropriate fit.
Standard private retirement homes are not publicly subsidized. However, Alberta Health Services coordinates assessed, partly subsidized supportive living for eligible seniors. Federal income supports like Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement can also help offset monthly costs.
Use the contact button on any listing to call or email the community directly. Ask specifically about current availability and waitlist status. Touring in person, ideally more than once and at different times of day, gives you the clearest picture before deciding.
Starting three to six months before a move is ideal, though availability can change quickly. Beginning early gives your family time to tour multiple options without pressure, and to get on a waitlist for a preferred community if the right suite is not immediately open.
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