Lock in 2026 rates for all of 2027 with our special price lock offer on Private Memory Living at Aster Gardens. When someone you love needs memory care, you want to know they’re safe, supported, and cared for by people who truly know them. Our team provides personalized care that inspires connection, purpose, and joy, every single day. More certainty for your family. More peace of mind. More moments that feel like home. Book a tour before December 31 and let us welcome your loved one home.
Aster Gardens is where active seniors thrive. We are an innovative seniors’ living community built to promote active lifestyles and meet our residents' specific tastes and needs.
Entertaining guests, engaging with the community, or booking tee times and restaurant reservations with our concierge is easy at Aster Gardens: Designed with you in mind.
The Spark - Memory Living Program is designed to meet the needs of people experiencing dementia. Our resident-centred approach isn’t simply having a place to live; rather, it’s about creating a place to call home where your loved one can thrive in this next season of life.
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Optima Living TV Podcast: Leadership & Culture
Optima Living TV has a fresh, new podcast-style format. Host Ali Shivji sits down with COO Angela Grottoli and Regional Operations Manager Samantha Stewart to talk about leadership, empowering teams, and one team member who made pancakes for nearly 200 residents.
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Optima Living Named One of Canada's Top Growing Companies, Again
For the second year in a row, The Globe and Mail's Report on Business has recognized Optima Living as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies, ranking #184 with 146% verified revenue growth. Since 2025, we've grown from 39 to 49 communities across Alberta and BC.
Read the full announcement to learn more.
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Introducing In Their Own Words
Every door in our communities holds a lifetime of stories. Our new series begins with Marion, a 91-year-old Lewis Estates resident who shares her love of quilting, her pride in her family, and why she looks forward to every single day.
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How to Talk to With Parents About Moving to a Senior Living Community
Bringing up the idea of moving to a senior living community with your parents can be emotional and delicate. It is a significant life transition that involves change, uncertainty, and often a mix of emotions.
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