Chartwell Griesbach Retirement Residence
Chartwell Griesbach is a pet-friendly retirement community in Northwest Edmonton offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care options with spacious suites featuring full kitchens. The residence provides on-site dining, housekeeping, scheduled tran
- Emphasis on independent living
- On-site dining
- Scheduled transportation
- Pet-friendly
- Aging-in-place (multiple care levels)
Strong fit for independent living.
Chartwell Griesbach is a pet-friendly retirement community in Northwest Edmonton offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care options with spacious suites featuring full kitchens. The residence provides on-site dining, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and daily activities within a historic neighbourhood near parks, shopping, and amenities.
Ask about in-building transitions so a loved one doesn't have to move facilities as care needs increase
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Couples where one partner needs assisted living and the other does not
- Memory care, long-term placement, couples needing different care levels
- Progressive dementia — can transition from independent living to memory care within same building
Ask first if
- Memory care unit quality has received mixed feedback; experience may vary by staffing period
- Spouse loss, hospital discharge, in-home care
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 Edmonton families.
Edmonton, AB
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|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwell Griesbach Retirement Residence · this provider | 58 | 4.4 | Independent Living |
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| Touchmark at Wedgewood | 83 | 4.3 | Independent Living |
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| Chartwell Wescott Retirement Residence | 67 | 4.9 | Independent Living |
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Can a resident move from independent living to memory care without changing facilities? +
Yes — multiple family reviewers describe their loved ones starting in independent or assisted living and later transitioning into the on-site Memory Care Unit (MCU) as dementia progressed, without needing to relocate to a different building.
Is Chartwell Griesbach suitable for couples where one partner needs more care than the other? +
Several reviewers describe placing both parents together even when only one required assisted living support, suggesting the residence can accommodate couples with differing care needs.
Are pets allowed at Chartwell Griesbach? +
At least one reviewer explicitly notes that pets are allowed at this residence.
What do the suites look like after recent renovations? +
Reviewers describe the suites as spacious, bright, and well-lit with hardwood floors, kitchens, and good storage; one family compared the overall feel to a hotel after the renovations were completed.
What activities and outdoor spaces are available for residents? +
Reviewers mention a courtyard green space with activities, large windows letting in natural light even in winter, and recreation staff regularly running programming in common leisure areas.
How does the facility handle urgent or unplanned admissions? +
At least two families describe arriving without an appointment after an unexpected health event and being accommodated quickly, suggesting the team is experienced with time-sensitive placements.
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