News Release
Building homes for Alberta seniors
Alberta’s government is committing more than $200 million to build and upgrade seniors housing across the province.
As Alberta’s seniors population grows at an unprecedented pace, Alberta’s government is investing record amounts to support seniors and ensure the province’s seniors housing stock grows along with it. Alberta’s government created the Seniors Lodge Modernization Program and is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to build new seniors lodges and upgrade existing ones, ensuring Alberta seniors can age with dignity in the communities they’ve helped build.
“Seniors have made enormous contributions to the communities we live in today, and they deserve housing that reflects that. By investing more than $200 million to modernize and expand seniors lodges, Alberta’s government is helping ensure seniors can continue living in the communities they helped build, with the comfort, dignity and support they deserve.”
Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services
If passed, Budget 2026 would commit $150 million over the next three years for the Seniors Lodge Modernization Program. This is in addition to the almost $54 million already allocated to six projects across the province – all of which are in small communities across Alberta. This total more than $200-million commitment would support more than 1,000 units for seniors across the province.
“ASCHA appreciates the Government of Alberta’s investment in the Seniors Lodge Program. Modernizing lodge infrastructure will help ensure seniors continue to have community environments that improve well-being and support seniors to maintain their independence in a home setting.”
James Nibourg, president, Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA)
The Seniors Lodge Program is unique to Alberta and is the province’s oldest social housing program. There are currently about 11,000 seniors lodge units across the province, which serve as important community hubs – especially in rural communities. The Seniors Lodge Modernization 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.
“Affordable housing for seniors is more important than ever. The Government of Alberta’s continued support helps us provide more affordable options for residents and improve the quality of life for seniors. This funding supports the development of a new 102-unit subsidized seniors supportive lodge in Spruce Grove, a first of its kind in the city.”
Lori-Anne St. Arnault, CEO, Meridian Housing Foundation
The next intake for Seniors Lodge Modernization Program applications is expected to open in fall 2026.
Budget 2026 focuses on what matters, makes disciplined choices and takes decisive action.
Quick facts
Budget 2026, if passed, would allocate $150 million over three years for the SLMP.
This in addition to the almost $54 million already allocated for six projects across the province, for a total commitment of more than $200 million over four years.
Together, this funding will support more than 1,000 units for seniors.
Six projects have been allocated funding so far:
$8.8 million for Meridian Housing Foundation’s Spruce Grove Lodge Supportive Living project.
$9 million for Taber and District Housing Foundation’s Clearview Lodge project.
Almost $16 million for the Municipal District of St. Paul Foundation’s St. Paul Lodge project.
$5.8 million for Green Acres Foundation’s Piyami Lodge project in Picture Butte.
$6 million for The Evergreens Foundation’s Wildwood Lodge project.
$8.3 million for Marquis Foundation’s Peter Dawson Lodge project in Vulcan.
Alberta’s senior population is growing:
Currently, there are more than 865,000 seniors in Alberta.
By 2035, there will be more than one million seniors in Alberta.
In 20 years, one in five Albertans will be a senior.
Related information
Seniors Lodge Modernization Program
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