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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.
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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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Place
of trees and parklands, we are only a short walk to the shops and services on Ellerslie Road.
Community
A variety of spacious one and two bedroom options are available in this 172-suite residence.
