What is Canterbury’s vision for the future?

The Foundation is committed to the provision of high quality services to Edmonton’s senior citizens through the continuing improvement and enhancement of its programs in the Court, Lane and Manor. Secondly, the Foundation sees a growing need for additional seniors supportive living programs in Edmonton. More seniors are looking for more options to improve their quality of life. Canterbury Foundation wants to respond to these needs by developing more facilities in the future; facilities similar to those we currently own and operate.

However, we believe we must put first things first. Our priority is to ensure that we do not forsake the legacy that has been built on the strength of our past. Canterbury Court has served its residents well over the last thirty years. To ensure that we continue to provide high quality service in quality surroundings we must look after the buildings we currently operate. This we must do before we move forward with new programs.

The Need

Canterbury Court was the first facility constructed by Canterbury Foundation over 30 years ago. The building has been well maintained over the years and has also seen a number of significant improvements.

In 1998, a major renovation project saw the redevelopment of the Court to include the addition of a second level and several more residential rooms. These renovations included the construction of Canterbury Lane, a special care program for seniors with cognitive impairment. The chapel was also redesigned, and an indoor atrium was created. Major improvements to life safety systems included an upgraded fire alarm system and the addition of a building-wide sprinkler system. These necessary enhancements were designed to ensure the continued comfort and safety of residents.

Recent architectural and engineering studies of the Court’s building systems have shed new light on some of the challenges facing the facility. The primary objective of these studies was to identify areas for improvement and recommend necessary upgrades to the Court. Chief among the findings of these studies is the need to raise the quality, efficiency and economy of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Furthermore, many of the mechanical systems are now obsolete and inadequate by contemporary standards, and the nurses’ paging system also needs to be replaced. In addition to upgrading these building systems, the report emphasizes the need to improve the accessibility of rooms and washrooms for our residents. Upgrading these suites will increase the level of comfort for residents and enhance our ability to support them in our facility.

Recognizing these needs and the requirement for long-term, ongoing financial support for infrastructure maintenance and program offerings, the Foundation embarked on a process of determining how to meet these needs.

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