Seniors

Seniors Housing Directories:

Winnipeg (Age and Opportunity website; select one of the neighbourhoods and then scroll down the page to see the list of senior housing complexes.  This listing includes assisted living complexes. PDF version here);

Rural (Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat, Government of Manitoba).

Age and Opportunity has five Senior Centres around Winnipeg that offer a variety of programs and services.  Age and Opportunity also has a very comprehensive list of seniors housing in Winnipeg.  Click here to go directly to their housing webpage,   Located at 200 - 280 Smith Street.  Phone:  (204) 956-6440.   Email.

Age and Opportunity also provides the Safe Suite Initiative.   This initiative provides temporary housing for men and women, 55 years or older, who are in need of a safe place to stay due to abuse or neglect and whose needs cannot be effectively met by existing abuse/crisis services.  Abuse may be physical, emotional/psychological, sexual, financial or neglect.  Furnished  accommodations for up to 60 days.  Age and Opportunity is able to provide this service at no cost to older adults.  Intake number: 204-956-6440, toll-free: 1-888-333-3121. Email.

Manitoba Society of Seniors (MSOS).  The MSOS represents Manitobans age 50 plus by promoting their needs and concerns and by presenting a positive image of older adults in the community.  Manitoba Society of Seniors Inc. was started by a group of older Manitobans in 1979 who felt there was a need for a united voice on issues affecting them.  Located at 202-323 Portage Avenue.  Phone: (204) 942-3147.  Email.

Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat, Government of Manitoba.  The Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat acts as a central point of contact for seniors, their family members and organizations. Staff also work to ensure government policies, programs and legislation reflect the needs of seniors.  They have a Seniors Information Line for Winnipeg at 945-6565 and Toll-free: 1-800-665-6565.  The Secretariat also provides a rural directory for seniors housing in Manitoba.  Located at 1610-155 Carlton Street. Phone: (204) 945-2127.  Email.

Manitoba Seniors Guide.  Information on a wide range of resources for older Manitobans.

Manitoba Housing.  Manitoba Housing offers housing accommodations for seniors 55+ throughout Manitoba.

Shelter benefit.  If you live in a private market rental, you may be eligible for a rental subsidy to help with rental payments.

WRHA’s Support Services to Seniors.  The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has a complete resource listing for Seniors.  The list of the support services include: Community Resource Councils; Congregate Meal Programs; Senior Centres; and Tenant Resource Programs.  The WRHA website also includes directories on Long Term Care, such as Personal Care Homes.  General inquiry calls: (204) 926-7000.