About Bethany Care Society
Leading the Transformation of Albertans Aging Well
For 80 years, Bethany has been a trusted presence in communities across Alberta, providing high-quality continuing care, housing, and community-based services for seniors and adults with disabilities. As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs, meeting each person where they are with dignity and respect.
Bethany serves more than 2,000 residents and tenants annually through care homes, affordable housing, life lease communities, and Adult Day Programs. Guided by our Philosophy of Caring, we focus on relationships, belonging, and person-centred care — ensuring that every individual feels safe, valued, and at home.
Mission, Vision, Values
Our purpose guides everything we do.
Our mission, vision, and values are more than words — they shape how we deliver care, how we work together, and how we build relationships with residents, families, employees, volunteers, donors, and partners.
Mission
Vision
Leading the Transformation of Albertans Aging Well
Values
- We Care
- We Show Respect
- We Are Responsible
- We Embrace Diversity
History
Rooted in compassion since 1945.
Bethany was founded in 1945 by five Lutheran community members who believed seniors deserved care rooted in dignity, connection, and service. What began as a single home in Calgary’s inner city has grown into one of Alberta’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of continuing care and seniors’ housing.
Over eight decades, Bethany has evolved alongside changing expectations of aging — expanding programs, modernizing care environments, and introducing innovative models like the Campus of Care. While much has changed, our commitment to creating caring communities has remained constant.
In 2025, we celebrated 80 years of service and honoured the residents, families, employees, volunteers, donors, and partners who have shaped Bethany’s story and continue to carry it forward.
The
Next Chapter
Building a care home for the future
Bethany is entering a new era with the redevelopment of Bethany Calgary — a state-of-the-art continuing care home designed to meet the evolving needs of Albertans for generations to come.
With a significant investment from the Government of Alberta, Bethany Care Foundation has launched The Next Chapter — a $20 million capital campaign to help bring this vision to life. Donor support will help create the shared spaces, gardens, enrichment areas, and innovative features that turn a building into a true home.
Reports and Publications
Our reports and publications provide a closer look at our work, helping residents, families, donors, partners, and government understand how we support the communities we serve.
