Alberta posted 2026 continuing-care accommodation rates — the gap to watch
Alberta's 2026 continuing-care accommodation rates rose roughly 3% across standard, semi-private, and private rooms. The number that matters most is the gap between the rate and the resident's monthly income — that's the figure that determines whether you'll need to top up.
The headline numbers
Alberta's monthly continuing-care accommodation charges for 2026:
- Standard room: ~$2,107
- Semi-private: ~$2,540
- Private: ~$2,949
Each is up roughly 3% over 2025.
The number nobody talks about
The rate isn't the interesting figure. The interesting figure is the gap between the rate and your loved one's monthly income (CPP + OAS + GIS + any pension).
If income is below the standard rate, Alberta's Accommodation Standards protect a minimum disposable amount (~$322/month) — the province absorbs the rest. If income is above, the family pays the full sticker.
What to do
- Add up monthly income from all sources.
- Subtract the standard rate.
- If the result is negative, you likely qualify for protection — ask the site administrator for the Resident Income & Assets form.
We'll publish a fuller cost worksheet in next month's long-form guide.