Ascent Home Care
Ascent Home Care is a nurse-led, locally owned Calgary provider specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care, offering 24/7 in-home senior care with high caregiver continuity and comprehensive family support. They accept CDHCI funding and provide personalized care plans develope
- Emphasis on dementia care
- Same caregiver continuity
- 24/7 availability
- RN-led assessments
- Family communication
Strong fit for dementia care.
Ascent Home Care is a nurse-led, locally owned Calgary provider specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care, offering 24/7 in-home senior care with high caregiver continuity and comprehensive family support. They accept CDHCI funding and provide personalized care plans developed through nurse assessments, with emphasis on dignity, stability, and evidence-based dementia care.
Caregiver burnout support is part of the conversation — families report feeling personally supported, not just the care recipient
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What they're known for.
✓ Mentions accepting CDHCI (Client-Directed Home Care Invoicing / self-managed AHS funding). Confirm current details directly with the provider.
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Families managing complex or emotionally demanding care situations who want a dedicated point person
- Companion care and end-of-life support at home
- Difficult-to-place or resistant seniors — multiple reviews note success engaging clients who were initially reluctant or challenging
Ask first if
- Denise personally conducts home visits and care-plan consultations; families describe her direct involvement as a key differentiator from larger agencies
- Hospital discharge — care team mobilized quickly to bridge hospital-to-home transitions
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Calgary families.
Calgary, AB
In their own words.
“Denise provided excellent care for my mother at home and Bowview manor. In addition to being a companion, she was an advocate and made sure mom was getting the best care possible. I would recommend her and her team highly.”
Excerpts from public Google reviews. See all reviews on the provider's Google listing.
Compare with similar Calgary providers.
| Provider | Reviews | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Home Care · this provider | 7 | 5.0 | Dementia Care |
| Home Instead | 273 | 4.8 | Dementia Care |
| YYC Home Care Services | 108 | 5.0 | Companion Care |
| Ohana Care | 90 | 4.7 | Dementia Care |
| Royal Home Caregivers - Calgary | 88 | 5.0 | Companion Care |
| In-Need Home Care | 87 | 4.9 | Dementia Care |
Based on Google review counts and ABSeniors data for home care in Calgary. Verify current details with each provider.
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How quickly can Ascent Home Care arrange a care plan after the first contact? +
Based on reviewer experiences, Ascent Home Care has assembled a care team within as few as three days of initial contact, including in-person visits to both the care recipient and family members. This rapid response has been highlighted specifically in hospital-discharge situations.
Does Ascent Home Care only provide care in the home, or can they support clients in other facilities? +
Reviewers mention care being provided both in private homes and in assisted living settings such as Bowview Manor, suggesting the team can support clients across different living arrangements.
What makes Ascent Home Care different from larger corporate home care agencies? +
Multiple families explicitly compared Ascent to large corporate providers and noted a stronger sense of personal connection, relationship-building, and direct involvement from the founder Denise. Reviewers describe her as actively engaged rather than purely administrative.
Can Ascent Home Care support end-of-life or palliative care at home? +
At least one family used Ascent Home Care for end-of-life care, describing compassionate support for both the care recipient and the broader family during that period. Families found the team provided comfort and dignity during a difficult time.
Does the care team also support family caregivers who are experiencing burnout? +
Reviewers indicate that Denise takes the needs of the entire family into account, not just the care recipient. One family member specifically noted they were burnt out and felt that Ascent understood and addressed that dimension of care.