MCF Housing for Seniors
Committed to seniors since 1962, MCF Housing for Seniors is a not-for-profit organization providing affordable, safe and secure housing options for Calgary's seniors. MCF provides a variety of housing options. It is the largest subsidized senior's housing organization in Calgary and the ONLY organization offering supportive living lodge accommodations for seniors.
MCF offers Supportive Living (NON MEDICAL STAFF), limited Alzheimer’s Care, housing and a variety of Independent Living options in multiple locations and accommodating over 1600 seniors yearly. Effective May, 2010 MCF will be opening the Willow Park on the Bow Apartment for more active seniors.
The supportive living lodges are in every quadrant of Calgary and provide independent seniors with housekeeping, food services. recreation and 24 hour non medical staff.
Supportive living lodges are Confederation Park Lodge, Bow Valley Lodge, Aspen Lodge, Spruce Lodge, Valleyview Lodge, Beaverdam Lodge, Shawnessy Lodge and Shouldice Lodge. Rents in all supportive living lodges are calculated as percentage of income (Line 150 or the Notice of Assessment) and begin at 58% for the smaller rooms with half baths and go up to a maximum of 73% for the most spacious rooms with a full bathroom.
MCF also owns The Westview, a private supportive living lodge retirement community. The Westview is a for profit facility offering upscale services for the value conscious senior who does not qualify for low income housing.
This organization offers Supportive Living (NON MEDICAL STAFF), limited Alzheimer’s Care, housing and a variety of Independent Living units. Effective May, 2010 MCF will be opening the Willow Park on the Bow Apartment for more active seniors.
There are mulitple independent living buildings which include apartments, townhouses, and four plexes.
All independent units come with a kitchen that has a fridge and a stove, a private bathroom and carpet. The average age in the independent portfoloio is 79.
All subsidized applications are processed at the Administration office.
This property offers Assisted Living, Senior Housing and a warm Senior Community, Independent Living, Retirement Homes, Retirement Living, Retirement Community
Year Established: 1962
Funding: Not-for-profit
Capacity: 1500
Subsidy Available: Yes
Subsidy Source: Subsidized living for low income seniors
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Pets Allowed: No
Number of sittings per meal: 1 or 2
Average Age: 80
Languages Spoken: English
Religion: All Religions Welcome
Accept Public Guardian Case (Power of Attorney): Yes
Meals included in price/month: Yes
Subsidy Source: Subsidized living for low income seniors
Associations
Amenities
Barber/Beauty Shop
Chapel
Computer Access
Dining Room
Laundry
Parking
Patio/Courtyard
Private Dining Room
Staff Services:
24 Hour Staffing
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Recreational Therapy
Accommodation
Private
Studio
1-bedroom
Variety of Suite Styles
Assisted Living Program
Independent Living Program
Accommodation Details:
Locks
Bathrooms
Special Diets:
Low salt
Diabetic
Close Facilities:
Public Transit
Shopping
Recreational Programs
Exercise
Shopping
Entertainment
Recreational Programs
Bingo
Recreational Facilities
Shuffleboard
Exercise Room

