Palliative Care in Alberta
Compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, pain management, and quality of life for seniors with serious illnesses.
60 communities found
Who Is It For?
Seniors with serious or terminal illnesses who need specialized comfort care focused on pain management and quality of life.
What to Expect
Interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, and spiritual care providers. Available in hospitals, hospices, long-term care homes, or at home.
Pricing in Canada
Publicly funded palliative care is available in most provinces at no cost. Private hospice rooms may charge $200–$400/day.
AgeCare SkyPointe
Calgary, AB
3.3From $4,050/moest.
Beyond Care Living
Nisku, AB
5.0From $3,850/moest.
CapitalCare Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood
Edmonton, AB
4.0Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Foyer Lacombe (Covenant Care)
St. Albert, AB
4.9From $4,000/moest.
Longevity Care
Calgary, AB
5.0From $4,050/moest.
Paradise Aashiyaana
Edmonton, AB
5.0From $3,950/moest.
Sherwood Care
Sherwood Park, AB
4.8From $4,050/moest.
The Manor Village at Fish Creek Park
Calgary, AB
4.7From $3,950/moest.
The Manor Village at Rocky Ridge
Calgary, AB
4.9From $4,050/moest.
The Manor Village Huntington Hills - Retirement Home
Calgary, AB
4.7From $4,050/moest.
The Manor Village Varsity - Retirement Home
Calgary, AB
4.2From $4,050/moest.
Veritas Seniors Concierge
Edmonton, AB
From $4,050/moest.
Youville Home
St. Albert, AB
3.1From $2,868/moest.
Alivio Care – Private Home Care Services
Calgary, AB
4.7Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Always Best Care - Home Care Services in Calgary North West
Calgary, AB
4.4Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Anchor care home , EDMONTON
Edmonton, AB
5.0Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Apna Home Care
Edmonton, AB
5.0Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
AspireCare Home Care Services
Edmonton, AB
5.0Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Better Way Home Care
Red Deer, AB
4.2Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Bow Valley Palliative
Canmore, AB
5.0Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
BrightCare Home Healthcare Services
Edmonton, AB
5.0Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
CareOne Home Health – Calgary & Airdrie, Alberta
Airdrie, AB
5.0Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
ComForCare Home Care (Edmonton, AB)
Edmonton, AB
4.8Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Red Deer, AB
4.4Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Cities for Palliative Care in Alberta
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does palliative care cost in Alberta?
Publicly funded palliative care is available in most provinces at no cost to the patient, as confirmed by Health Canada's Framework on Palliative Care in Canada. Private hospice rooms may charge $200 to $400 per day. Home-based palliative care through provincial programs is generally free, covering nursing visits, medications, and equipment.
Who is palliative care for?
Palliative care is for individuals with serious or terminal illnesses who need specialized comfort care focused on pain management and quality of life. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (chpca.ca) emphasizes that palliative care is not limited to end-of-life — it can and should begin alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
What does palliative care include?
Palliative care includes pain and symptom management, emotional and psychological support, spiritual care, family counselling, and coordination with other healthcare providers. Interdisciplinary teams include physicians, nurses, social workers, and spiritual care providers. Health Canada recognizes palliative care as an essential health service available in hospitals, hospices, long-term care homes, and at home.
Where can I find palliative care in Alberta?
Palliative care is available in hospitals, hospices, long-term care homes, and at home. Ask your family doctor for a referral, or contact your regional health authority for a list of palliative care services in Alberta. The Canadian Virtual Hospice (virtualhospice.ca) provides a directory of palliative care programs and 24/7 support for patients and families.