Village at Westmount Edmonton Guide: Senior Apartments and Type B Care

Direct answer: Village at Westmount is a 13-storey retirement community at 13317 115 Avenue NW in Edmonton. Christenson Communities describes independent rental apartments with full kitchens, balconies and in-suite laundry, while Alberta Health Services lists Type B and secure Type B continuing-care programs at the same address. Families should identify the exact floor, suite and care program before comparing costs or signing an agreement.

Information reviewed September 2026 from Christenson Communities and Alberta Health Services. Suites, programs, fees and assessment requirements can change. Confirm every important detail directly with the operator and Alberta’s continuing-care system.

Location near Westmount Shopping Centre

Village at Westmount is in central-west Edmonton near Westmount Shopping Centre and the communities of Woodcroft, Westmount, Dovercourt and Sherbrooke. Nearby services include groceries, pharmacies, banks, restaurants, transit, health services and recreation. Test the actual route from the suite to the amenities the resident will use, including winter sidewalks and crossings.

Independent senior apartments

Christenson currently describes 79 luxury rental units in the independent-living portion of the building. Floor plans include one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den layouts. Current descriptions mention full kitchens, balconies, in-suite laundry, air conditioning and wider doors and hallways.

Availability shown online changes quickly. Verify the suite number, floor, size, orientation, rent, deposit, parking and included services. Tour the exact apartment rather than relying on a floor plan. Measure walls and doorways and check the bathroom, storage, appliances, balcony, temperature control and emergency-response features.

Type B and secure Type B care

Alberta Health Services lists both Type B Continuing Care Home and Type B Secure Space programs at Village at Westmount. Type B care supports assessed adults who need scheduled personal and health assistance. Secure Type B care is intended for people whose cognitive or safety needs require a secure setting.

Access to publicly funded continuing care normally requires an Alberta assessment. Accommodation charges and optional services remain payable. Ask the case manager and residence about eligibility, availability, staffing, medication support, personal care, dementia training, secure outdoor access and transfer criteria.

Do not assume every floor offers the same service

The operator’s current information places independent apartments in the tower and says lower floors were planned for assisted living. That makes the exact suite and program especially important. Ask which floor the available suite is on, which agreement applies and whether care is public, private-pay or included.

A resident in an independent apartment may be able to arrange supportive services, but this does not automatically make the apartment an AHS continuing-care placement. Conversely, a Type B placement is accommodation and care, not conventional apartment ownership.

Building amenities and accessibility

Christenson describes a dining room, commercial kitchen, family party room, guest suite, exercise room, craft room, salon and coffee bar, with underground, garage and surface parking options. Ask which amenities are operating now, whether reservations or extra charges apply and how accessible they are from the proposed suite.

Test elevator travel, door weight, hallway distance, lighting and mobility-device turning space. Ask about backup power, fire procedures, overnight staffing and the plan during elevator maintenance. A high-rise can offer views and security, but distance matters for residents with limited endurance.

Meals, housekeeping and transportation

Independent apartments have full kitchens, while dining and other services may be available. Ask for a written list of included and optional services. Clarify meals, housekeeping, laundry, utilities, internet, telephone, transportation, parking and personal support.

If dining is important, request a current menu and try a meal. Ask about dietary restrictions, texture changes, guest meals and room delivery. For transportation, confirm routes, appointment trips, booking notice and mobility-device access.

Questions for a Village at Westmount tour

• Is this suite independent rental, Type B or secure Type B?
• Which floor and agreement apply?
• Does admission require an Alberta assessment?
• What is included in the monthly amount?
• Which services are optional or privately billed?
• Who is on site overnight?
• What happens after hospitalization or increased needs?
• Can couples with different needs remain nearby?
• What are the deposit, notice, refund and move-out rules?

Is Village at Westmount a condo?

Current operator information describes the independent apartments as rental units. Do not assume the building is a condominium because suites have full kitchens and balconies. Request the legal form of occupancy and the actual agreement.

An owned adult-living condo is a different financial choice. Ownership can preserve equity but brings property tax, insurance, condo fees, possible special assessments, maintenance and resale responsibility. Meals and care are usually separate.

Compare the residence with staying home

Staying in the family home preserves space and routines, but calculate tax, insurance, utilities, repairs, snow removal, yard work, meals, housekeeping, transportation, safety modifications and home care. Include family caregiving and dependable backup help.

An independent apartment can reduce household work while retaining a full kitchen. Type B care can add assessed support. Compare the complete monthly package, privacy, location and likely future care needs.

Plan the home sale around the correct pathway

An independent rental may be available through the operator, while Type B care follows an assessment and placement process. Do not set an inflexible house possession date until the family understands which pathway applies, the agreement, deposit, availability and move-in date.

A home-value review can be completed early without committing to list. Market value depends on comparable sales, competition, lot, garage, basement, renovations, condition and buyer demand. Municipal assessments and automated estimates cannot inspect the property.

Request a free home value report through OurHousePrice.ca. Call or text Eric Beaverford, House Values Team, MaxWell Polaris at 780-288-1293 for central-west Edmonton downsizing and sale planning. Eric provides real-estate guidance, not medical, placement, legal or financial advice.

Downsizing into an apartment

Measure the suite, elevator and doorways before selecting furniture. Protect identification, medication, legal records, photographs and keepsakes first. Sort other belongings into moving, family, donation, sale, storage and disposal categories, keeping the senior involved whenever possible.

Ask about elevator reservations, loading access, move-in hours, insurance and parking. Avoid scheduling the house possession and residence move on the same day. A short overlap can reduce pressure when the budget permits.

Legal authority and family decisions

If capacity, a power of attorney, estate or family disagreement affects the property, consult an Alberta lawyer before signing. Confirm who has authority to give real-estate instructions and who can make accommodation or health decisions. Keep material decisions in writing.

The operator explains housing, Alberta health professionals assess public care, a lawyer addresses authority, and a real-estate professional advises on the property. Clear roles help protect the senior and reduce conflict.

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. Village at Westmount, Christenson Communities 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 family. Review bylaws, age restrictions, reserve-fund studies, financial statements, board minutes, 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 and the Edmonton senior-living guide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Village at Westmount have independent apartments?

Yes. Christenson describes one- and two-bedroom rental apartments with full kitchens, balconies and in-suite laundry, subject to availability.

Does it offer memory-support care?

AHS currently lists Type B Secure Space care at the address. Confirm assessment, admission and current availability.

Are meals included in independent rent?

Do not assume they are. Request a current fee sheet showing rent, included services and optional dining.

Should the family home be sold before a suite is secured?

Usually not. Clarify the program, availability and agreement first. Obtain a value review early without creating a forced sale date.

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