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Welcome to Rutherford Heights

The new standard of excellence in luxury seniors' living. We offer the ideal environment and amenities to encourage active and healthy living, tailored to the needs of today’s discerning seniors.

Nestled within a beautiful parkland community in south Edmonton, AB

Rutherford Heights, a 172-suite community, is only a short walk to the shops and professional services on Ellerslie Road. Built in 2008, we are a well-established, caring, and family-like environment offering Independent, Supportive, and Memory Care living options. Rutherford Heights is proud to be highly recognized in the community as taking a person-centered care approach.


News & Updates

Stay connected with Optima Living. Join us for special celebrations and learn about our ongoing mission to bring smiles and joy to seniors lives!

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    Join the Optima Food Bank Day Challenge

    Make a big impact with Optima Living’s annual Food Bank Day Challenge! While we care for seniors daily, we also extend our compassion to the broader communities where we live, work, and play.

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    Optima Living Celebrates Seniors' Week

    Seniors' Week was exciting at Optima Living communities across Alberta and BC! Check out how we celebrated the fun at some of our residences.

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    Summer Suite Sale!

    Come live with us this summer and SAVE on your lease! We are offering special suite sales all summer long in various Optima Living communities across AB and BC. Hurry! This offer ends on August 31, 2024.

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    Enriching Lives Through Community Partnerships

    We foster vibrant, engaging, and supportive environments for our residents through pet therapy, daycares, engagement, and creative expression.

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    Elder Abuse Awareness

    June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Learn more about recognizing the signs of abuse and how we're protecting seniors in our communities.

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    Dementia: A Human Experience

    Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of dementia. Gain invaluable insights into communicating with seniors with dementia and firsthand experiences from individuals at our Optima Living Memory Care locations.

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    Optima Living Champions Senior Needs in Central Alberta

    The Senior Leadership team of Optima Living attended the Central Alberta Leaders’ Dinner, fostering key relationships and advocating for the needs of Alberta's seniors and the future of senior living and continuing care.

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Senior enjoying a shuffleboard

People

Live active and vibrant, enjoying various social, athletic and cultural activities, clubs, dances, and live entertainment.

Place

Nestled within a beautiful heritage community
of trees and parklands, we are only a short walk to the shops and services on Ellerslie Road.

Community

We offer the ideal environment and amenities to encourage active and healthy living, tailored to your needs.

Your Home Awaits

A variety of spacious one and two bedroom options are available in this 172-suite residence.

Rutherford Heights senior apartments living room with couch, tv, chair, and balcony

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