Rutherford Heights Senior Living

Rutherford Heights Senior Living An Optima Living Community - Let us welcome you home. In fact, your dining experience is a priority. Learn more at OptimaLiving.ca.

Thoughtfully designed and contemporarily styled, Rutherford Heights offers 172 first-class accommodations in a variety of suite layouts. A full range of services and activites creates a stimulating, creative and active community-based lifestyle for residents and guests. As a resident, you will enjoy the finest amenities including a theatre, wellness centre, workout gym and chapel; all part of our

commitment to supporting the needs of today’s most discerning and active seniors. Led by our full-time Director of Health and Wellness, daily activities are meant to challenge, inspire and entertain. In all of our residences menus are carefully planned to ensure you enjoy delicious, nutritionally balanced meals every day. Whether it’s meeting with our Chef to discuss dietary issues, or complimentary tray service in your suite, your needs will be met. Simply another hallmark of our commitment to providing excellence in gracious retirement living.

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Canadian owned and operated in Western Canada, Optima Living strives to deliver high service standards and adapt to resident needs. Optima offers a range of senior living options through its portfolio of 33 assets (3,400+ beds), including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, and Memory Care. With over 2,000 employees in Alberta and British Columbia caring for over 4,000 residents, Optima's dedication to building partnerships and integrating communities remains guided by our North Star - Let us welcome you home.

06/04/2026

🎶🍦 Celebrate Father's Day with us!

Join us for a delightful afternoon of live music, classic ice cream floats, and wonderful company as we honour the fathers and father figures who have made a difference in our lives.

Relax, connect with friends and neighbours, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of music, laughter, and sweet treats.

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 2:00 PM

We look forward to celebrating with you!

An Optima Living Community - Let us welcome you home.

Off on another adventure!We feel incredibly grateful to have our Rutherford Heights bus, making it easy to get out, expl...
06/02/2026

Off on another adventure!

We feel incredibly grateful to have our Rutherford Heights bus, making it easy to get out, explore, and enjoy new experiences together. We love a scenic drive, a local stop, or a day full of laughter, it’s all about creating moments our community can look forward to.

Ready to join the fun? Suites are available now! Call us today to book your tour and become part of our community.

06/01/2026

This week, and every week, we celebrate the incredible seniors who bring wisdom, laughter, and so much joy to our communities.

Happy Seniors Week from all of us at Optima Living!

🥫Food Bank Drive!Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry. From June 1st to July 6th, we're collec...
05/30/2026

🥫Food Bank Drive!

Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry. From June 1st to July 6th, we're collecting non-perishable food donations and cash to support local families facing food insecurity. 💙

Every can, every box, every act of generosity adds up. Residents, families, friends, and team members are all invited to take part — because when we come together, our impact grows stronger.

📅 June 1st – July 6th
📍 949 Rutherford Rd SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 0E5

Donate today and help support your local community!

Did you know that play is not only enjoyable but also essential to overall well-being? Play can relieve stress, help imp...
05/28/2026

Did you know that play is not only enjoyable but also essential to overall well-being? Play can relieve stress, help improve cognitive health, and contribute to emotional fulfillment. There are plenty of games residents can choose from in our communities. From puzzles to card games, fun is always just a few steps away. What is your favourite game?

At Rutherford Heights we're keeping our hands and minds busy this spring by knitting! 🧶We love this past time at our com...
05/22/2026

At Rutherford Heights we're keeping our hands and minds busy this spring by knitting! 🧶

We love this past time at our community because you can take it anywhere! Whether your enjoying some alone time in your room or looping yourself into a social atmosphere in one of lounges - knitting really stitches friendships together!

Knitting has some pretty surprising health benefits too!

- Keeps hands and joints active
- Supports brain health
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Helps provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment!

Plus..Knitting allows you to create things not only for yourself, but your loved ones too.What should we stitch together next? Leave your ideas or knitting puns in the comments below!

Visit us at https://hubs.la/Q04f1XN40 to learn more.

Celebrating the true heartbeat of Rutherford Heights.🥰It’s a wrap for our Nursing Week Celebration! Spearheaded by our G...
05/20/2026

Celebrating the true heartbeat of Rutherford Heights.🥰

It’s a wrap for our Nursing Week Celebration!

Spearheaded by our General Manager Cheryl Ann Grigg, Director of Care Krina Desai, Care Managers and the Leadership Team of Rutherford Heights, this one-week celebration was dedicated to honoring and appreciating our incredible nurses through heartfelt thank you cards, thoughtful messages, and daily recognition.

Thank you to all our amazing nurses for your compassion, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional care to our residents and families. Your kindness and hard work truly make a difference every single day.

Happy Nursing Week, and thank you for being the heart of Rutherford Heights!

Letting go is never easy. Especially when every room holds a memory.But you don't have to navigate this alone.Join us at...
05/18/2026

Letting go is never easy. Especially when every room holds a memory.

But you don't have to navigate this alone.

Join us at our free Downsizing Seminar and leave feeling confident about your next chapter.

📅 Tuesday, May 19th | 1:30 PM
📍 Rutherford Heights, 949 Rutherford Rd SW
🍽️ Complimentary snacks and refreshments provided

📞 RSVP: 780-432-6900

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949 Rutherford Road
Edmonton, AB
T6W0E5

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