Understanding assisted living in Alberta

Learn how Assisted Living Alberta provides Albertans with the support they need.

How the Assisted Living Alberta care system works

ALA provides Albertans with the support they need through a comprehensive assisted living system, offering a full range of services, including medical and non-medical supports, continuing care homes, home care, community care, and social services.

We provide comprehensive health care services and supports for Albertans of any age who need help remaining as independent as possible in the places they call home.

Who ALA serves?

People with...

  • Individuals who require 24-hour supervision or nursing care
  • People transitioning from hospital to community or facility-based care

Individuals with long-term or progressive health conditions requiring ongoing supports

  • Post-acute recovery (for example, after surgery, illness, or injury)
  • Rehabilitation supports to regain independence
  • Palliative and end-of-life care

Older adults

people experiencing age-related health care changes and require additional support with their:

  • health
  • mobility, or
  • cognition

Children & youth...

  • home care, community care, or continuing care support  
  • post-acute, rehabilitation, or transitional care following hospitalization
  • developmental, physical, or cognitive disabilities.
  • acute, chronic, or complex medical conditions
  • palliative or end-of-life care

Types of care and services

The amount of care you need can change over time. Explore the available care types and service offerings.

Types of care & services

Planning for care

Explore important information to help you understand how care is funded, financial options, and how to prepare for the future.

Your first step to getting care

The ALA Access Centre is the front door to assisted living in Alberta. They can answer your questions, walk you through the process, and connect you to the right help.

Getting care: step by step
Your first step to getting care