Seniors

Get referrals to reputable service providers who can do work around your home.

The Seniors Home Supports Program is a referral service that gives Edmonton seniors referrals to screened service providers who offer snow removal, yard help, housekeeping, home repair and maintenance, personal services, and moving help.

The seniors organizations involved in the program recruit and screen service providers to ensure they are reputable. They then refer service providers to seniors who request services.

Five seniors organizations participate in the Seniors Home Supports Program and the city of Edmonton is divided into five districts. The seniors organizations coordinate the programs in their districts.

Services Provided

  • Snow Removal: remove snow and put down anti-slip material to cover icy spots (not chipping ice)
  • Yard Help: mow lawn and do spring/fall clean-up including tree removal, trimming, etc. and gate, sidewalk and concrete repairs 
  • Housekeeping: vacuum, wash floors, clean bathrooms, do laundry, dust, clean the fridge
  • Home Repair and Maintenance: includes minor repair, electrical, pluming, painting, furnace, appliance repair, handyman, roofing/eavestrough, deck and railing repairs, window cleaning (not major renovations)
  • Personal Services: includes hair care, foot care, medi-alert, home and respite care (personal care, homemaking, nursing care, companionship, accompanied transportation)
  • Moving Help: organizing, junk removal, downsizing

Referral Process

  • When you call the district they will ask you some questions to determine the best referrals to suit your needs.
  • Each district maintains a list of service providers who have been screened and vetted.
  • When you request services you will be given a minimum of three referrals (if providers are available). 
  • It is up to you to contact each service provider to discuss costs and service needs and select a suitable company that fits your needs.
  • The district organization which provided the referrals will follow up with you to check if you contacted and used one of the referrals.
  • To help the Seniors Home Supports Program evaluate if it is meeting needs or if improvements could be made, districts will keep track of some basic program usage information.

Contact Us

The Seniors Home Supports Program divides the city of Edmonton into six districts. In each district there is a community hub that coordinates the program in their area. Contact the organization that serves your neighbourhood.
West                             Westend Seniors Activity Centre                              780-483-1209 - CALL NOW  | EMAIL
North West              North West Edmonton Seniors Society                  780-482-1958 - CALL NOW | EMAIL
North East                 North Edmonton Seniors Association                     780-944-7470 - CALL NOW | EMAIL
Mill Woods               Mill Woods Seniors Association                                  780-496-2997 - CALL NOW | EMAIL
South West              SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association          780-860-2931 - CALL NOW | EMAIL
​This map shows the geographical boundaries for each district and a list of postal codes for each district. View a PDF version of the map.

Live outside of Edmonton? Our district coordinators also assist citizens from nearby municipalities find services in their regions, as available. See the following list for who to contact based on your location. 

Fort Saskatchewan: North Edmonton Seniors Association 
Morinville & St. Albert: North West Edmonton Seniors Association 
Spruce Grove & Stony Plain: West Edmonton Seniors Activity Centre 
Devon: SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association 
Beaumont: Mill Woods Seniors Association 
Sherwood Park: North Edmonton Seniors Association
Leduc: SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association  

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions seniors may have about the Seniors Home Supports Program
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Resources

Hiring a Contractor Tip Sheet and Workbook
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