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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blackie, AB
The cost of independent living in Blackie is about $3,479 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 116 options. Read 189 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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My brother moved into Trinity Lodge in May 2024. He is very happy with everything! He’s expressed his pleasure with the meals, the friendly staff and the activities. He also loves his room. All in all...
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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.
Trinity Lodge combines the elegance and style of a fine traditional hotel, with the security and warmth associated with retirement living. What really sets our community apart is the belief that our beautiful surroundings and excellent services simply provide a solid foundation for the...
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The facility is clean and easy to navigate. The size of the residence is perfect and easy for my mom and her walker to get around. The staff are amazing!! They are very kind and go out of their way to make...
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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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The staff are awesome, very helpful and friendly. Appreciate that dining is from 7am to 7 pm, accommodating everyone nutrition needs. Very civilized!
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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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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The experience was great. Really nice place. Wife was not really enjoy all the amenities Lake Bonvista offered. Lake Bonavista will be the place I go when I get to that point in my life. Everything about...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lions Village offers affordable, comfortable rental accommodation for seniors. It is located in the heart of Calgary, near the Bow River and walking paths, bus routes and close to shopping. Many suites feature spectacular river views. The building features 90 suites in a spacious, bright...
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Staff are very kind and helpful, and respectful, to both myself and my loved one. Also, very accommodating...on the rare occasion when the menu doesn't have anything on it that my loved one particularly...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Lodge at Valley Ridge is the ideal standard for senior living. Drawing inspiration from Alberta’s great mountain lodges, where life is relaxed and friendships are easily made, The Lodge is newly renovated with a modern-contemporary décor and style. For your convenience, everything is included...
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Everyone here is so helpful and polite to the residents. Just love [name removed] who does all the activities - she is an inspiration to us all. Love that pets are allowed - we old folks need a pet. Only...
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.
Arbour Lake offers the charm and serenity of country living only minutes from the city. Our residential location is convenient to area shopping, dining and health care, as well as arts and entertainment centres like Museum C, Calgary's contemporary art museum. On a clear day, you can take in...
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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...
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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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The staff here is nice and things are going great. I don't have any complaints to speak of.
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Mikkelsen House offers affordable, comfortable rental accommodations for independent seniors and others, in a park-like setting. Located in the southeast community of Dover, Mikkelsen House is conveniently located in bus routes and close to shopping. .Mikkelsen House offers 139 studio,...
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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...
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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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Evanston is excellent, they are very happy there. The staff makes them feel very welcome as well as the residents which is wonderful. They rallied around her and have really helped her when dad passed. I...
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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.
Covenant Living - Our not-for-profit seniors residences are rooted in a 155-year Catholic legacy of serving Albertans with compassion and hospitality.Evanston Summit - Built in 2016 and located in northwest Calgary, Evanston Summit Retirement Residence offers spacious suites with large windows,...
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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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I think Kanerva House is a great place, overall. They were helpful and accommodating throughout the whole move-in process, and made everything very quick. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and the...
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Kanerva House offers affordable, comfortable rental accommodations for independent seniors and others, in a park-like setting. Located in the southeast community of Dover, Kanerva House is conveniently located in bus routes and close to shopping. Kanerva House offers one-bedroom suites for...
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The staff here are very friendly and accommodating. Sometimes she gets a little too much care and does not have a lot of privacy, but they really are great at what they do. When activities were going on,...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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The facility staff are very approachable and quick to respond to questions and concerns. They made the choice very easy and my father in law is very settled there. The need to make sure that if the head...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Airdrie's Independent Retirement ResidenceNow Renting!RENT FROM $1,650 PER MONTH, ALL INCLUSIVE!Fall-Winter 2022/2023 Move in SpecialOne-month free incentive. Subject to conditions.Affordable Studios, one bedroom and two bedrooms availableWhat are they?Open, efficient apartments with room to...
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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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The best place for seniors or on short term or long term stay. The place is like a cruise ship, so much things to do. Very near to all amenities, ambiance is great.
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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.
Welcome to Amica at Aspen Woods, a resort—inspired rental retirement community nestled in the beautiful neighbourhood of Aspen Woods in the western—central area of Calgary. The moment you walk into the bright and spacious lobby and are greeted by our 24—hour Concierge, it will be obvious that...
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Skyward Living in located in the new development of Skyview Ranch in NE Calgary. Skyview Ranch is located close to many shopping centres, restaurants, schools, parks, green space and everything NE Calgary has to offer. With access to Stony Trail, this location makes its easy to get through out...
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Two years of dementia and my mother moved three facilities for reasons ranging from lack of care to not being financially sustainable. The last move to Wentworth Manor , the result of a stroke which lessened...
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.
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Exceptional service, communication, attention and governance. My mom is in good hands. Thanks so much. Best of luck on inoculation day!
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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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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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What families are saying about independent living in Blackie
Recent reviews for independent living in Blackie
The Staywell Manor Village At Garrison Woods in Calgary, AB
5.0
My mom lived at Staywell Manor for 6 years both in Assisted Living and Memory Care. My mom was not always easy to care for and I was always impressed how patient and caring the staff were. Last October she passed away in her home at Staywell Manor. All the staff provided exceptional support ...
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Trinity Lodge Retirement Residence in Calgary, AB
4.9
My Mom loves Trinity. In particular, she loves the staff and always tells me how wonderful they are. They are warm, caring, accommodating, innovative, and hardworking. The staff make the residents feel special with all their efforts with the BBQ's, entertainment, garden parties, game nights, ...
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The Lodge at Valley Ridge in Calgary, AB
4.5
The Lodge at Valley Ridge is the most lovely warm and welcoming home. We toured a few places in Calgary before my Mom and I chose this lodge. It has a different feel than most. It feels so relaxed and the people seem genuinely happy, both staff and residents. My Mom was nervous about the move ...
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