Welcome to Sweetgrass

We are dedicated to promoting maximum independence, choice, and dignity for each resident and encourage the involvement of family, neighbours, and friends.

A modern, bright, and spacious community in Slave Lake, AB

We enjoy a fun, loving atmosphere, with music playing in the cottages and lots of laughter. Our grounds are lovely, with a beautifully trimmed lawn, shrubs, and raised flower beds. A pathway and small bridge connect Sweetgrass with Vanderwell Lodge next door. Our beautiful two-storey Independent Living community opened in summer 2015.
An exterior view of Sweetgrass

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Welcome to Sweetgrass


Sweetgrass is modern, bright and spacious with an intimate cottage layout located in Slave Lake, AB. We enjoy a fun, loving atmosphere, with music playing in the cottages and lots of laughter. Our grounds are lovely, with a beautifully trimmed lawn, shrubs, and raised flower beds. A pathway and small bridge connect Sweetgrass with Vanderwell Lodge next door, and visitors are always welcome. Our beautiful two-storey community opened in summer 2015.

We are dedicated to promoting maximum independence, choice, and dignity for each resident and encourage the involvement of family, neighbours and friends.

Let us welcome you home

Two elderly women with lovely bouquet at Sweetgrass residence

People

Sweetgrass is all about providing the comfort of cottage life. Experience a full and independent lifestyle, with amenities and services to suit all of your desires and needs.
An exterior view of Sweet grass with garden

Place

Offering a modern, bright, spacious, and intimate cottage layout in Slave Lake, AB, our grounds are lovely, with a beautifully trimmed lawn, shrubs, and raised flower beds.
A group of ladies in the garden at a senior care home

Community

Life here brings small-town cottage living home. With its intimate and cozy atmosphere and seamless integration into the Slave Lake neighbourhood, the sight of happy and healthy seniors coming and going will not be an unusual one.

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