Riverbend Retirement Residence Edmonton Guide: Independent Living, Type B Care and Memory Support

Direct answer: Riverbend Retirement Residence is at 103 Rabbit Hill Court NW in southwest Edmonton. Venvi currently describes independent living with care available, Continuing Care Home Type B, Type B Secure Space memory support and short-term or respite stays. Alberta Health Services lists both Type B and Type B Secure Space services at the location. Entry, funding and availability depend on the specific program and may require an Alberta continuing-care assessment.

Information reviewed September 2026. Programs, availability, charges and assessment requirements can change. Confirm current details with Riverbend Retirement Residence and Alberta’s continuing-care system.

Where is Riverbend Retirement Residence?

The residence is near Riverbend Square in southwest Edmonton, with nearby groceries, shops, restaurants, pharmacies and services. The location may suit families in Riverbend, Terwillegar, Brander Gardens, Brookview, Ramsay Heights, Rhatigan Ridge and nearby areas. Test the route to medical appointments and to the homes of frequent visitors.

Living and care options

Independent living with care available

Venvi describes independent living for active seniors who want a private suite, dining, housekeeping, activities and fewer household responsibilities. The phrase “care available” does not mean every nursing or personal-care service is included. Ask which outside or private services can be added, how they are billed and at what point a different care program is required.

Continuing Care Home Type B

Alberta Health Services lists a Type B continuing-care program at Riverbend. This route supports adults who need scheduled personal assistance while living in a private space. Eligibility for publicly funded care is based on assessment. Accommodation and optional services still carry charges.

Type B Secure Space

AHS also lists a Type B Secure Space service for people living with mild or moderate dementia. Families should ask about secure outdoor access, staffing, training, cueing, personal care, dining help, behavioural support, family communication and what health changes would require a transfer.

Short-term and respite stays

Venvi currently describes short-term or respite options. Ask which residence type is available, what care is included, how medications are managed, whether an assessment is required and whether a trial stay creates any priority for a permanent space. Confirm every term in writing.

Suites and floor plans

Riverbend currently presents studio and one-bedroom independent-living floor plans and renovated model suites. Layout, furnishing and accessibility can differ. Tour the exact available suite and inspect bathroom access, storage, kitchen or kitchenette features, emergency response and the route to dining, elevators and outdoor space.

Measure furniture and mobility equipment before making a deposit. Ask about parking, storage, pets, balcony or patio access, laundry and internet. If care needs are expected to increase, ask whether the resident can remain in the same suite or would move to another area.

Staffing and health support

Venvi currently describes licensed nurses and health-care aides on site around the clock, along with weekly pharmacist visits. Families should ask what those staff members provide to an independent-living resident compared with a resident in an assessed Type B program.

Clarify emergency response, medication support, bathing, transfers, escorts, continence support and care-plan reviews. Ask who communicates with family after a fall or hospital visit and what happens if the resident’s needs exceed the available program.

Dining, housekeeping and transportation

Riverbend promotes dining, housekeeping, recreation and community transportation. Ask how many meals are included, how dietary needs are handled, what guest meals and room service cost and whether texture-modified meals are available. Try a meal during the tour and request a current menu.

Ask exactly what weekly housekeeping covers and whether personal laundry is included or optional. Confirm transportation schedules, medical-appointment service, booking notice, mobility-device access and whether an escort is provided.

Amenities and social life

The residence describes landscaped grounds, gardens, a theatre, craft room, fitness area, lounges, salon services and organized programs. Ask for the current activity calendar and visit during an ordinary event. Observe whether residents are engaged and whether spaces are comfortable for the prospective resident’s hearing, vision and mobility.

Location near Riverbend Square may support independence for a resident who can safely walk or travel with assistance. Test sidewalk conditions, crossings and winter access rather than assuming a nearby service is practically reachable.

Questions to ask during a tour

• Which program and agreement apply to the available suite?
• Does entry require an Alberta Health Services assessment?
• Which care is publicly funded and which is privately billed?
• What is included in the accommodation charge?
• Who is on site overnight and what support can they provide?
• How are medications, bathing and mobility assistance handled?
• Can couples with different needs remain in the same residence?
• What happens after hospitalization or a dementia change?
• What notice, refund and move-out terms apply?

Is Riverbend a condo for sale?

Riverbend presents its suites as retirement and continuing-care accommodation, not ordinary titled condominiums purchased through MLS. A resident generally signs an accommodation or residency agreement. Ask for the full contract and review deposits, monthly charges, annual increases, notice, refunds and move-out duties.

An owned adult-living condo is a different choice. It may preserve real-estate equity, but it brings property tax, insurance, condo fees, maintenance and resale risk. It does not automatically include meals or personal care.

Comparing Riverbend with aging at home

Aging at home can preserve routine and neighbourhood relationships. The true cost should include tax, insurance, utilities, repairs, yard work, snow removal, meals, housekeeping, transportation, safety equipment and home care. Families should also consider caregiver time and whether backup help is dependable.

Riverbend can bundle services and provide access to higher-support programs, but total costs and eligibility vary. Request a written estimate based on the resident’s expected first-year needs and ask how costs change when care increases.

Touring and comparing residences

Tour the exact suite and the specific care area being considered. If memory support is relevant, do not rely on a tour of the independent-living common areas. Visit near mealtime and request a current fee schedule, menu, activity calendar, service list and sample agreement.

Use the same written questions at each residence. Record the date and name of the person providing information. Availability and charges change, so important promises should appear in the agreement before a deposit is paid.

Selling the family home

Do not schedule a sale based only on a positive tour. First understand the assessment route, availability, agreement, deposit and move-in conditions. A market-value review can be completed early so the family knows likely equity and preparation without committing to list.

Home value depends on recent comparable sales, active competition, condition, lot, garage, basement, renovations and buyer demand. Municipal assessments and online estimates cannot account for every property feature.

Request a free home value report through OurHousePrice.ca. Call or text Eric Beaverford, House Values Team, MaxWell Polaris at 780-288-1293 for Riverbend and southwest Edmonton sale planning. Eric provides real-estate guidance, not medical or care assessment.

Downsizing and legal preparation

Measure the suite and make a furniture plan. Protect identification, medications, legal papers, photographs and keepsakes first. Then create categories for items moving, going to family, being donated, sold, stored or disposed of. A phased process gives the senior more control.

If capacity, a power of attorney, an estate or a family dispute affects the property, consult an Alberta lawyer before signing a listing or residence agreement. Keep written records of decisions and expenses paid on the owner’s behalf.

Senior listing commission savings

Eligible senior homeowners may receive a 25% reduction on the listing side of the real-estate commission through the House Values Team when selling in Edmonton and surrounding communities. Eligibility and every term must be written into the signed listing agreement. GST, cooperating-brokerage compensation, legal fees, mortgage costs, repairs and moving expenses are separate. Riverbend Retirement Residence, Venvi and Alberta Health Services are not associated with this offer.

Buying an adult-living home instead

An independent senior may prefer a titled condo or bungalow near Riverbend and family. Review bylaws, age restrictions, reserve-fund studies, insurance, financial statements, board minutes, special assessments, parking, pets and accessibility. Confirm whether outside home care can attend.

Search Edmonton adult-living homes on YEG4Sale.ca. Compare ownership with the Edmonton 55-plus buying guide and the Edmonton senior-living guide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverbend offer memory care?

Alberta Health Services currently lists a Type B Secure Space program at the residence for eligible people living with mild or moderate dementia.

Does Riverbend have independent living?

Yes. Venvi currently describes independent living with care available. Confirm which services are included and which are added privately.

Can a family book a Type B space directly?

Publicly funded care normally requires an Alberta continuing-care assessment and referral. Confirm the current process with the official system and the residence.

Should the house be sold first?

Usually the safer order is to understand eligibility, availability and timing first. A value review can be completed early without committing to list.

Independent information notice: HouseValueReport.ca, OurHousePrice.ca, YEG4Sale.ca, Eric Beaverford, the House Values Team and MaxWell Polaris are not affiliated with Riverbend Retirement Residence, Venvi or Alberta Health Services. This guide is general housing and real-estate information, not medical, legal, financial or placement advice.