Calgary, Alberta
Cambridge Manor
253 Smith St NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K1
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- Calgary, AB
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About this community
Cambridge Manor is a senior living community in the University District of Calgary, Alberta. Independent living and long-term care sit side by side, with a memory living neighbourhood within long-term care. The building opened in 2020 and has private suites, a cafe with a fireplace, a planted courtyard and a living wall in the lounge. Long-term care includes 24-hour nursing support, and residents enjoy meals prepared on site, weekly outings and regular live entertainment.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Cambridge Manor. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryLong-Term Care / Nursing Home
Settings offering continuous nursing or complex care where supported.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Cambridge Manor.
Care & support
Long-term care residences offer 24/7 care by registered nurses, along with activities, medical, dietary and pharmaceutical services.
The care team supports residents with medication management and daily activities, with care plans built around each resident.
Memory care is provided in a dedicated memory living neighbourhood within long-term care, where the team is trained to support residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease and routines are kept familiar and calm.
Both publicly funded and private long-term care are available.
Home and Community Care is available for independent living residents who need extra support.
Families are welcome at any time and are included in care decisions.
An on-site pharmacy, podiatry and a visiting physician are available, along with a physiotherapy room and therapeutic recreation.
Rooms & living spaces
Every resident has a private suite with an accessible ensuite bathroom, and options range from a studio to a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite.
Suites have large windows, built-in cabinetry and counter space, and barn-style sliding bathroom doors for easy wheelchair and walker access. Independent living suites include a mini fridge and microwave.
Residents can bring their own furniture and photos to personalize their suite.
The monthly rate includes weekly housekeeping and laundry, WiFi and cable, daily meals, a full activities calendar and 24-hour emergency response.
Dining & meals
Residents gather each day in dining areas within their own neighbourhoods, and guest meals can be arranged.
Red Seal chefs prepare meals on site from seasonal menus shaped by resident feedback, and most dietary needs, restrictions and allergies can be accommodated.
A cafe open seven days a week serves specialty coffee and fresh-baked goods, and a family dining room is available for private events.
Activities & connection
Live entertainment takes place every Friday afternoon, and the last Friday of each month is pub night.
Stampede is celebrated with barbecues, a petting zoo and a carnival in the courtyard, and drum circles and music fill much of the calendar.
A gardening program runs through the courtyard in summer, and children visit throughout the year.
Shared spaces & amenities
Amenities include an exercise room with bikes, treadmills and weights, a hair and barber salon, and a non-denominational spiritual space.
A planted courtyard has a walking path and fire pits, and an auditorium can be booked for larger gatherings.
Washers and dryers are available for resident use, and a private bus takes residents on weekly community outings.
Safety features include emergency call bells, personal pendants, smoke detectors and sprinkler systems.
Location & getting around
The community is at 253 Smith St NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K1, in the University District, with parks, restaurants and shops along Retail Main Street within walking distance and Market Mall a block away.
The Maple Building, a 55-plus residence, sits next door and shares events, coffee mornings and an exercise room.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Cambridge Manor. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?