AgeCare Shawnee

AgeCare Shawnee brings a modern approach to long-term care in Calgary’s Shawnee Slopes neighbourhood. This six-storey, purpose-built continuing care residence accommodates 313 residents and is designed for individuals with complex medical conditions who require ongoing nursing care, personal assistance and a higher level of clinical support than can be provided at home.

Rather than organizing the entire residence around traditional institutional corridors, AgeCare Shawnee is divided into 11 smaller care neighbourhoods. Each neighbourhood has its own dining room, comfortable lounges and activity spaces, creating more familiar surroundings within a larger care facility. Private, barrier-free suites with accessible ensuite bathrooms allow residents to maintain personal space while benefiting from safety features and staff assistance.

A distinctive feature of AgeCare Shawnee is its multigenerational design. Alongside residential care, the property incorporates a children’s daycare and adult day programming, creating opportunities for different generations to share a community setting. An expansive atrium provides space for entertainment and larger gatherings, while outdoor courtyards, balconies, a bistro and a reflection room offer additional places for recreation, family visits and quiet moments.

As a Continuing Care Home Type A, AgeCare Shawnee provides 24-hour care supported by an interdisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides and rehabilitation professionals. Care plans address residents’ medical, physical and social needs, with therapeutic recreation and social work services contributing to their overall well-being.

The community also offers couples reunification suites, an important consideration for families hoping to maintain close connections when one or both partners require continuing care. Daily meals, housekeeping, laundry services and recreational programming are incorporated into residential life.

For families exploring long-term care homes in southwest Calgary, AgeCare Shawnee offers a newer residential setting with private accommodations, specialized nursing support and neighbourhood-based care. Admission is coordinated through Alberta’s continuing care assessment and placement system, with eligibility determined by individual healthcare needs.