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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Parkland, AB

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Fish Creek West provides a rich activity experience with resident artists and fitness programs. They have great quality food and a staff/management that really cares. The only negative is getting info for...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My 91 yr old Mom is enjoying her new home here at Canyon Meadows as it was quite an adjustment moving her from MB to Calgary. The staff and residents are so very welcoming that they make Mom feel quite at...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Set on beautifully landscaped grounds in a scenic corner of Calgary, you'll love the natural charm of Canyon Meadows. We've proudly served area seniors and their families since 1994, offering a simplified, stress-free lifestyle that gives our residents more time to do what they love. Our...
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I placed my sister here, she needs extra care and help as she is paralyzed down one side and can not handle a wheel chair. The staff have been a great help in getting her settled in and mixing with the...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cottonwood Village is an independent living community located in Claresholm, AB. This beautiful town, which is situated south of Calgary, provides an array of amenities for visitors and locals alike. The Claresholm Arena hosts many classes and activities, including seasonal lacrosse practices and...
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SHOULD SPECIFY THAT IT IS ONLY AVAILABLE 2 DAYS A WEEK.( NOT THE MOST CONVIENIENT) HOPEFULLY APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE WITH MEDICAL PROFESSENIALS TO ACCOMADATE .
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We have had a good experience with Sundance. We chose this facility because my mom wanted a balcony but did not want to have meals so this fit the bill perfectly for what she was wanting. The apartment sizes...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sundance on the Green is a community for seniors who enjoy the best of active living. Located in the south Calgary neighborhood of Lake Sundance, it is in the heart of an active and vibrant community, close to public transportation and with excellent access to shopping, restaurants and the Lake...
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Beautiful facility in every aspect. Love that there is an a la carte menu along with their daily specials and thst the dining room is open from 7am to 7pm. Overall the staff seems friendly. The fact that the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My brother is in the Safe Living Unit (for dementia). Our family has found the caregivers on the ward, Licenced Practical Nurses and Alberta Health Care staff all very accessible. The medical personnel are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Near Fish Creek Provincial Park in Southwest Calgary, you’ll find Millrise nestled in the well-established community of Millrise. We are minutes from Macleod Trail and the LRT, local shopping and health care services. At Millrise Place, we are committed to providing a comfortable home-like...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

What families are saying about independent living in Parkland

Recent reviews for independent living in Parkland

Fish Creek North in Calgary, AB

4.0
Nice Place. Fairly new... 2 years or so. When my sister moved in 4 months ago there were lots fewer clients. Now it is much busier. Lots of activities if you are able. Big plus for my sister was flexible dining. Very good food. Well prepared. Alacarte menu all day. We join her for dinner once or ...
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Canyon Meadows in Calgary, AB

4.5
This is an awesome facility. Clean, very kind staff, excellent food. Definitely feels like "home" The existing tenants are all very kind, caring and make you feel like a family. I highly recommend Canyon Meadows

Auburn Heights Retirement Community in Calgary, AB

5.0
Auburn Heights is a wonderful place. I know my Mom is really cared for. The staff have gone above and beyond helping my Mom. Auburn is expensive but her care is wonderful!

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Fish Creek West, Canyon Meadows and Cottonwood Village are the top rated independent living facilities near Parkland, Alberta. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Parkland, Alberta. See the full list.

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