Sturgeon Foundation

* Sturgeon Foundation is celebrating its "50th Anniversary" in 2012, with a celebration to take place in Morinville in the Fall of 2012. Click here for "Save the Date" information.

Mission
"To Provide Affordable, Supportive Living For Seniors and Other Clients
Within A Respectful and Secure Social Environment".

About Us
Sturgeon Foundation is a non-profit management body established in 1962 by Ministerial Order to provide subsidized housing for seniors. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of representatives from each supporting municipality: City of St. Albert, Sturgeon County, Towns of Bon Accord, Gibbons, Legal, Morinville and Redwater. Sturgeon Foundation manages seniors housing facilities in all these locations and offers two different living options: Independent Living (Self-contained units) and Supportive Living (Lodge units).

Independent Living
Independent living is available for seniors who are independent, in good health, and able to manage their own meals and housekeeping. Each self-contained unit consists of a kitchenette, living room, bedroom, bathroom and storage area. Free on-site laundry equipment is available.

Supportive Living
Experience the privacy of your own residence without living alone!
Lodge living is an affordable alternative for independent seniors wishing or needing the components of socializing, security, prepared meals, and light housekeeping. The private residences are fully furnished with a 3 piece bath, emergency call system, and are wheelchair accessible. The lodge offers free laundry equipment, spacious common areas, a main dining room, bath assist room, beautiful landscaped yards, respite accommodation, and a variety of social activities are provided.

Security
Lodges have caring and friendly employees on duty 24 hours a day. The environment is safe and accessible with emergency call systems in each unit.

Housekeeping
Weekly light housekeeping with towel and linen services are provided in the lodges.

Social & Leisure Activities
Enjoy the opportunities to meet people, make new friends and enjoy new experiences!
An active, independent lifestyle is promoted through a qualified Program Coordinator along with organized, trained volunteers. Residents can be as independent as they are able and a monthly calendar of events provides residents with the opportunity to participate. A full range of programs is offered including exercise programs, trips, socials, entertainments, and special functions. Families and friends are encouraged to visit and participate in scheduled activities.

Dietary
Three delicious homemade meals a day are offered along with 24 hour snacks and beverages. Meals are served buffet style in a central dining room. Food service employees are trained in healthy food preparation techniques. Guests are charged a nominal fee for meals and snacks.

Parking
Parking space is available at a nominal monthly fee.

Rental Rates
Rental rates are subsidized and established by the Foundation in line with Alberta Government Guidelines. See the page on "Rents" for further information.

On-Site Community Services Available for Lodge Residents
Church services, hair salon, personal laundry services, foot care, hearing aid specialists, blood pressure clinics, physicians, optometrists, and various other service providers attend the lodge. Home Care attends the lodge to provide services as required, such as medication assistance, bathing, dressing assistance and personal care.

History
In December 1960, the first "Master Agreement" between Sturgeon Foundation and the Province of Alberta was signed by representatives of 5 municipalities: Village of Legal, Town of Morinville, County of Sturgeon, Town of St. Albert and Village of Gibbons. The "Foundation Charter" was established which outlined the purpose of the Foundation and regulations to be followed under the "Homes for the Aged Act". A Formal Agreement was signed April 30th, 1962, by Ernest Manning, Premier of Alberta and R.D. Jorgenson, Minister of Public Welfare.

The first lodge "Legal Chateau" (now Chateau Sturgeon) in Legal officially opened in July, 1962.

Spruce View Manor in Gibbons officially opened in June, 1978.

Heritage Place Lodge in Morinville officially opened in August, 1979.

Chateau Mission Court in St. Albert officially opened in November, 1980.

In 1980 the Town of Redwater joined Sturgeon Foundation, increasing the number of contributing municipalities to six.

Diamond Spring Lodge in Redwater officially opened in October, 1982.

In 1983 the Town of Bon Accord joined Sturgeon Foundation, increasing the number of contributing municipalities to seven.

In January 1984 a Central Office was implemented and began with an Executive Director and one employee located at that time in Morinville's Historical Centre.

North Ridge Lodge in St. Albert officially opened in August 1992.

In 1995 Sturgeon Foundation took over the management of self-contained units in Morinville, Legal, Bon Accord, Gibbons and Redwater.

In March 2004 the current building being leased for the Corporate Office was purchased and renovated by the Foundation. The number of Corporate Office employees increased over the years to its current complement of five employees plus two central maintenance employees.

In 2009 the Government of Alberta provided $8 Million towards a 48 unit senior's affordable housing development in St. Albert. North Ridge Place was built using modular construction. It is located adjacent to North Ridge Lodge with a covered connection between the two buildings. North Ridge Place officially opened August 12, 2010.

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