Good Samaritan Wedman House and Wedman Village Edmonton Guide

Direct answer: Good Samaritan Wedman House and Wedman Village are south Edmonton continuing-care programs associated with The Good Samaritan Society. Alberta Health Services lists Good Samaritan Wedman House at 10525 19 Avenue NW as a Type B Continuing Care Home and lists Wedman Village Homes at 1609 Bears Paw Drive NW as a secure Type B program for residents living with mild or moderate dementia. Families should confirm the exact site, program and address connected with any proposed placement.

Information reviewed September 2026 from The Good Samaritan Society and Alberta Health Services. Facility names, program locations, availability, charges and admission requirements can change. Confirm current details with the operator and the resident’s continuing-care case coordinator.

South Edmonton locations

Wedman House is listed at 10525 19 Avenue NW, while AHS lists Wedman Village Homes at 1609 Bears Paw Drive NW. Both are in south Edmonton near established residential communities, major roads, shopping and health services. Older brochures may group the programs together, so verify where the offered room is physically located.

Families in Bearspaw, Keheewin, Steinhauer, Blue Quill, Ermineskin, Twin Brooks and surrounding neighbourhoods may find the area convenient. Test travel time during weekday traffic and confirm visitor parking and transit.

Good Samaritan Wedman House Type B care

Type B continuing care supports assessed adults who retain some decision-making ability but need scheduled and unscheduled personal and health assistance. Services may include meals, cleaning, rehabilitation support, social work and healthcare delivered or coordinated through Home Care.

This care level was previously called designated supportive living level 4. Ask the case coordinator what the resident’s assessment authorizes, how site choices are handled and whether Wedman House is currently accepting the relevant care level.

Wedman Village secure dementia care

AHS lists Wedman Village Homes as a Type B Secure Space Continuing Care Home, previously called designated supportive living dementia or DSL4D. It is intended for adults and seniors with mild or moderate dementia who need a secure, home-like environment and 24-hour support.

Tour the actual secure area if possible. Observe noise, lighting, wayfinding, dining, outdoor access and staff communication. Ask about wandering prevention, responsive behaviours, sleep changes, family involvement and how the program adapts when needs increase.

Confirm the facility name and address

The Good Samaritan Society markets Wedman House and Village together, while AHS currently provides separate facility listings and addresses. This is an important practical detail for tours, transportation, contracts, family visits and emergency contacts.

Before signing anything, request the legal name of the accommodation, physical address, room number, care program and operator contact. Keep those details with the resident’s medication and emergency information.

Care questions for families

• Is the offered placement Type B or secure Type B?
• Which physical address contains the room?
• Who is on site overnight?
• How are medications administered and reviewed?
• How are bathing, dressing, transfers and continence supported?
• What dementia training do care staff receive?
• How are falls, hospital visits and changes communicated?
• What happens if the resident needs Type A care?
• How can family participate in care planning?

Rooms, accessibility and common spaces

Tour the exact room rather than relying only on a brochure. Check bathroom access, shower design, flooring, lighting, storage, temperature control, emergency-call equipment and space for a walker or wheelchair.

Test the route to dining, activities, outdoor areas and the entrance. Ask about elevators, backup power, mobility-device storage, laundry and emergency evacuation. In secure care, ask how residents safely access fresh air and outdoor space.

Meals and daily life

Request a current menu and ask how allergies, diabetes, cultural preferences, swallowing concerns and texture-modified diets are handled. Clarify meal times, snacks, guest meals and communication when appetite or weight changes.

Ask for the current recreation calendar. Observe whether residents with different mobility, hearing, vision and cognitive abilities can participate. Meaningful daily routines matter as much as an amenity list.

Costs and written agreements

Residents in publicly funded care normally pay accommodation charges and may pay for additional services. Ask for a current written fee sheet covering room charges, telephone, television, internet, personal laundry, salon, foot care, transportation, continence supplies and other extras.

Clarify deposit, billing date, rate changes, absence charges, refunds and move-out terms. Ask what furniture, linens, equipment and personal supplies the residence provides.

How assessment and placement work

Access to publicly funded Type B care begins with an Alberta continuing-care assessment, often through Home Care. If the resident qualifies, the case coordinator discusses appropriate settings and available choices. A family may express a site preference, but immediate placement is not guaranteed.

Do not promise a particular room or sell the family home before eligibility and timing are clear. Ask whether an interim placement would affect the resident’s ability to move to a preferred site later.

Wedman care is not condominium ownership

Wedman House and secure Wedman Village accommodation are care settings, not conventional condos purchased through MLS. Residents do not ordinarily acquire real-estate title or build resale equity in their room.

An independent senior who does not need this level of care may compare rental senior apartments, owned 55-plus condos or adult bungalows. Those options generally do not include 24-hour personal care.

Planning the family-home sale

A property-value review can be completed before the family commits to listing. Confirm the assessment, placement, agreement and move date before creating an inflexible home possession date.

Market value depends on comparable sales, active competition, location, lot, garage, basement, renovations, condition and buyer demand. A municipal assessment or online estimate cannot inspect deferred maintenance or weigh every 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 south Edmonton downsizing and sale planning. Eric provides real-estate guidance, not medical, placement, legal or financial advice.

Moving belongings into care

Ask what furniture, clothing, linens, electronics and personal items are permitted. Protect identification, medication information, legal records, photographs and irreplaceable keepsakes. Label belongings as requested and avoid bringing valuables that cannot be secured.

For dementia care, familiar photographs, music and meaningful objects may support orientation, but follow safety guidance. Ask how laundry and missing belongings are handled.

Capacity, authority and respectful decisions

A dementia diagnosis does not automatically remove legal capacity. Keep the resident involved wherever possible. If a power of attorney, personal directive, guardianship, estate or family disagreement affects decisions, obtain qualified Alberta legal advice.

Authority over health and accommodation can differ from authority over real estate. Keep significant decisions in writing and separate the roles of the health team, residence, lawyer and real-estate professional.

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 appear in the signed listing agreement. GST, buyer-side brokerage compensation, legal fees, mortgage costs, repairs and moving expenses are separate. The Good Samaritan Society, Wedman House and Wedman Village are not associated with this offer.

Independent housing alternatives

An independent senior may prefer an owned condo or bungalow near family. Review bylaws, reserve-fund studies, financial statements, insurance, special assessments, parking, pets and accessibility. Confirm whether outside home care can attend.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wedman House the same as Wedman Village?

The Good Samaritan Society groups the names together, but AHS currently lists Wedman House and Wedman Village Homes separately with different addresses and care programs. Confirm the exact placement.

Does Wedman Village offer secure dementia care?

Yes. AHS lists Wedman Village Homes as a Type B Secure Space Continuing Care Home.

Does admission require an assessment?

Yes. Publicly funded Type B and secure Type B placements require an Alberta continuing-care assessment.

Should the family home be sold first?

Usually, confirm eligibility, site, room, agreement and move timing first. A value review can be completed early without forcing the sale date.

Independent information notice: HouseValueReport.ca, OurHousePrice.ca, YEG4Sale.ca, Eric Beaverford, the House Values Team and MaxWell Polaris are not affiliated with The Good Samaritan Society, Wedman House or Wedman Village Homes. This guide is general housing and real-estate information, not medical, legal, financial or placement advice.