Question 1

Comfortable, Personalized Suites

Accepted Answer

Each of our lodges offers a variety of suite sizes and layouts, with accommodations available for both individuals and couples. While amenities may vary slightly by location, all suites include:

• Private 3 or 4 piece ensuite bathrooms
 • Window coverings
 • Spacious closets
 • Individual thermostat controls
 • Smoke detectors
 • Emergency call systems

Residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and decor to make their suite feel just like home!

Question 2

Delicious Dining, Every Day!

Accepted Answer

At MVSH, we support a healthy, balanced lifestyle by offering three delicious and nutritious meals every day, along with snacks and beverages available 24/7. Our menus are designed with variety and choice in mind and approved by a registered dietician. Your personal tastes are always considered through comment cards and feedback at monthly resident meetings.

Meals are served in our welcoming dining rooms, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy great food and connect with fellow residents over dinner, dessert, and great conversation!

Question 3

Other Services and Amenities

Accepted Answer

Each lodge has slightly different amenities and services. Chinook Winds Lodge provides the following additional amenities and services.

• Weekly housekeeping, optional laundry services and self-serve laundry facilities
 • Complete building and grounds maintenance
 • In-house hair salon (fee for service)
 • Beautiful outdoor patios and gardens
 • Quiet and inviting lounges to visit and watch TV
 • Free WiFi throughout the facility

Question 4

Social and Recreational Programs

Accepted Answer

Life at our lodges is lively, engaging and full of opportunities to connect, create and have fun! Each location offers dynamic recreation programs tailored to residents' interests, needs and abilities! 
Our residents enjoy:

• Creative crafting classes
 • Lively bingo games
 • Energizing fitness sessions
 • Scenic day trips and outdoor picnics
 • Social events with family and friends
 • Toe-tapping live entertainment
 • Community outings and excursions
 • Meaningful interdenominational church services
 • and SO much more!

Question 5

Care and Assistance

Accepted Answer

Supportive Living Accommodation (Lodge Suites)
At Chinook Winds Lodge, scheduled care and support are provided by Didsbury & District Home Care through Assisted Living Alberta. MVSH staff are on-site 24/7 to support lodge residents as needed; however, please note that MVSH staff are not health care providers.

For more information on what could be provided to you from the Home Care team, please visit Assisted Living Alberta.(https://www.assistedlivingalberta.ca/)

Question 6

Applications and Fees

Accepted Answer

Applications are available online to download, or by contacting our Housing and Admissions Department at (403) 556-2957, ext. 731 or 708. Along with your completed application, you must provide your latest Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency and a completed Medical Assessment from a certified Medical Doctor.

Our Accommodation Fee covers the cost of rent, all meals, snacks, housekeeping, linen changing, in-house activities, maintenance, utilities and 24/7 security. Subsidies are available for eligible applicants.

Once your application, Notice of Assessment and Medical Assessment are received by our Housing and Admissions Department, a member of our team will connect with you to discuss next steps and answer any further questions you may have.

*Please note: You DO NOT need an appointment to drop off your application. However, if you require extra time for questions and/or assistance in filling out your application, you will need to make an appointment.

Question 7

Waitlist Information

Accepted Answer

Mountain View Seniors’ Housing (MVSH) manages its seniors’ lodge waitlists in accordance with the Alberta Housing Act and related provincial regulations. As a Housing Management Body legislated by the Province of Alberta, MVSH must ensure that lodge vacancies are offered to those with the greatest need based on eligibility, suitability, and priority criteria, not simply the order applications are received.

Because priority can shift as new applications are submitted or circumstances change, MVSH does not typically disclose a person’s exact position on the waitlist. The waitlist is dynamic and may change from day to day.

MVSH reviews applications regularly, confirms applicant readiness, and matches available suites with individuals based on need, safety, and the suitability of the accommodation. This ensures fair, consistent, and legislated decision-making for all seniors seeking lodge accommodation.

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1401 Gough Road, Carstairs, Alberta T0M 0N0
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