Applications are now open for funding to build and upgrade 850 affordable homes for seniors, including $200 million to build new continuing care spaces and $50 million for seniors lodges. Together, these investments will give more seniors access to housing and care that meet their needs, close to family and community.
“Alberta’s seniors helped build this province, and they deserve homes and care that meet their needs as they age. We are investing $250 million to build and renew seniors lodges and expand continuing care so more seniors can stay close to loved ones.”
Continuing care spaces
Continuing care homes provide accommodation, personal support and health care for Albertans whose needs can no longer be met at home.
Alberta is undergoing the largest continuing care expansion in the province’s history, with Alberta’s government investing billions of dollars over the next decade to build new continuing care spaces across the province. As part of this expansion, Alberta’s government is making $200 million available through the Continuing Care Capital Program to build 550 new continuing care spaces. This investment builds upon the approximately $400 million committed through the last round of funding, which is building 1,100 new spaces across the province.
For the first time, Alberta’s government is publishing a continuing care needs assessment alongside the funding intake. It will help applicants identify where new spaces are needed over the next three to 10 years, giving smaller and mid-sized communities clearer information to support their proposals.
“Continuing care providers are ready to help meet Alberta’s growing need for care. This funding, along with clearer guidance on where spaces are needed, will help providers plan new homes and bring more care options to communities across the province.”
Seniors lodges
Seniors lodges provide affordable accommodation, meals, housekeeping and other daily supports, helping older Albertans maintain their independence and stay connected to their communities.
Alberta’s government is making $50 million available to build or upgrade 300 lodge spaces across the province through the Seniors Lodge Modernization Program. The program brings together partners from public and non-profit organizations to provide comfortable, supportive housing for seniors in the communities where it’s most needed. This investment builds upon the almost $110 million already committed to 10 projects across Alberta.
“We welcome Alberta’s investment in seniors lodges and continuing care to help Albertans remain in the communities they call home. We look forward to working together to renew aging infrastructure, expand capacity and ensure seniors can access the right housing and supports as their needs change.”
By building new spaces and renewing aging lodges, Alberta’s government is preparing for a growing seniors population and helping communities meet residents’ changing housing and care needs.
Quick facts
- Alberta’s seniors population is growing rapidly.
- Alberta is currently home to 890,000 seniors and is expected to exceed one million seniors by 2034.
- Continuing Care Capital Program
- Alberta has more than 30,000 provincially funded continuing care spaces, with about 3,400 spaces currently under development.
- Since 2021, Alberta’s government has invested about $1.2 billion through the Continuing Care Capital Program.
- Seniors Lodge Modernization Program
- The Seniors Lodge Program is unique to Alberta and is the province’s oldest social housing program.
- Seniors lodges serve as important community hubs, especially in rural Alberta.
- Alberta has almost 11,500 seniors lodge units, including about 5,400 in rural communities.
- Applications for both the Continuing Care Capital Program and Seniors Lodge Modernization Program are open until Jan. 31, 2027.
Related news
- More spaces. More care. Stronger communities. (April 29, 2026)
- Building homes for Alberta seniors (March 12, 2026)
- Building continuing care, more acute capacity (Dec. 10, 2025)