What United Active Living does

United Active Living is a privately held, Calgary-based operator of senior living and retirement communities serving older adults in Alberta. The company runs six communities across Calgary's SE, SW, and NW quadrants: Fish Creek North, Fish Creek West, Garrison Green, Lake Bonavista Village, The Lodge at Valley Ridge, and Trinity Lodge. Its product portfolio centers on four care tiers — Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care (offered under the proprietary United Minds program), and Integrated Living — designed to allow residents to age in place as their care needs evolve without relocating between facilities.

The company monetizes through recurring monthly residential fees structured by suite type and square footage, with published starting rates ranging from $2,900/month (studio at Trinity Lodge) to $9,100/month (premium 2-bedroom at Fish Creek North). Additional tiers of care services are layered on top of base rents at $500, $875, and $1,600 per month for Level 1, 2, and 3 care respectively. Meals, all-day dining access (7am-7pm), creative programming in professionally staffed art studios, fitness, and lifelong learning are included or offered as part of the residential package. The company distributes almost entirely through direct sales — phone inquiries, website leads, and in-person community tours staffed by dedicated Active Living Advisors — with no intermediary channel partners and no public pricing aggregator presence.

United Active Living is founder-led, co-founded by Don Douglas (long-time President & CEO of United Communities Inc.) and Michael Kanovsky (founder/CEO of Sky Energy Corp.), with Kim O'Brien serving as President & CEO. The company holds CARF International's three-year accreditation at the highest level and operates a United Active Living Foundation affiliate. It has no disclosed external equity, debt, or venture funding and remains concentrated geographically in Calgary, with no disclosed expansion plans beyond Alberta. Its competitive positioning rests on the integrated living model, the United Minds memory care program, deep cultural-institution partnerships across Calgary, and a hospitality-led service culture reinforced by an executive team with prior experience at Fairmont, Westin, KPMG, Carewest, and major Canadian REITs.

Name

United Active Living

Legal name

United Active Living

Website

https://unitedactiveliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

United Active Living is a privately held Calgary-based senior living operator running six retirement communities offering independent, assisted, memory (United Minds), and integrated living to older adults across the Calgary market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Market-Rate Independent Living (Private Pay) Communities (HLADAAAA)

Keywords

• Senior living communities
• Assisted living services
• Memory care programs
• Independent retirement living
• Continuing care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Monthly Residential Fees: Monthly rental fees for suite accommodations across six senior living communities. Pricing varies by community location, suite type (studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, cottage), and square footage. Fees range from $2,900/month for studios to $9,100/month for premium 2-bedroom suites.
2. Care Level Services: Additional monthly fees for personalized care services based on care needs. Level 1 care adds $500/month, Level 2 adds $875/month, Level 3 adds $1,600/month. These services provide tailored assistance to maintain independence.
3. Meal Plans: Meals included with accommodations - either 30 meals per month for independent living or open dining (7am-7pm) for assisted living. Some cottage residents receive 10 meal credits monthly. Additional dining available at preferred pricing.
4. Respite Stays: Short-term stays available for recovery or trial living experiences. Users can experience community living before making a permanent decision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

United Active Living operates six senior living retirement communities across Calgary, Alberta, providing accommodations and care across four levels: independent living, assisted living, memory care (via its proprietary United Minds program), and integrated living. Residents occupy studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, two-bedroom suites, or cottages, and receive chef-curated all-day dining, creative and lifelong learning programming, fitness activities, and personalized care services delivered by an in-house wellness team. Revenue is generated through monthly residential fees plus tiered care-level service charges.

Product overview

United Active Living operates as a senior living provider offering six retirement communities in Calgary, Alberta. The company's product portfolio centers on four core living options—Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care (branded as United Minds), and Integrated Living—which are available across different communities and allow residents to transition between care levels as needed. Supporting these core offerings are modular lifestyle services including dining, creative programs, active living/fitness, lifelong learning, and music programs. The company also provides digital tools such as a cost calculator to help prospective residents plan their move. United Active Living is CARF accredited and positions itself as transforming the experience of aging through hospitality, care, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• United Active Living Foundation: A foundation associated with United Active Living, with Kim O'Brien serving as a director.
• United Minds

Products and services

• United Active Living Retirement Communities

Quantifiable outcome

• Residents can age in place through integrated living model - no need to relocate as care needs evolve
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• St. Mary's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with St. Mary's University coinciding with Fish Creek community opening. Students learn from and work with residents. Residents enjoy educational talks, performances by student artists and musicians, and participation in campus initiatives including choir and religious services. Provides intergenerational connection opportunities.
• Mount Royal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership featuring intergenerational speaker series, MRU Conservatory musical performances, and Writers in Residence program giving voice to residents' life experiences. Faculty engage residents on topics from politics to Bach through Arts and Culture series.
• Wilder Institute | Calgary ZoosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation and education partner. Residents learn about biodiversity and conservation from experts. Includes personalized guided experiences of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, with talks by conservation experts in United communities.
• THIRD ACTion Film FestivalsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAge-positive film festival sponsorship celebrating aging and accomplishments of older adults. United residents receive exclusive screenings curated by the Festival's Executive Director, often with filmmaker greetings and post-screening discussions.
• Lunchbox TheatresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalgary's longest-running noon hour theatre company since 1975. Brings theatre artists and experts into United communities for talks on live theatre topics from dramaturgy to set production. Residents enjoy preferred reserved seating for premiere performances.
• Honens (Piano Competition)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome of Canada's international piano competition. Residents attend Honens Festival performances and enjoy intimate in-house recitals by world-class Honens Laureates. Three-year competition considered one of the world's most prestigious.
• Calgary Philharmonic OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalgary's premier orchestra since 1955 with 85+ concerts annually. Residents enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences at Jack Singer Concert Hall open rehearsals and up-close performances in communities with lectures from Calgary Phil artists.
• Calgary Jazz OrchestrasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-energy jazz ensemble led by Johnny Summers. Performs at United communities with upbeat, fun atmosphere. Residents also enjoy outings to Calgary Jazz Orchestra concerts and intimate duo ensemble performances.
• Calgary Civic SymphonysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalgary orchestra of amateur musicians performing for over 40 years. United is principal sponsor of the Symphony's concertmaster. Features musical performances in United communities and private pre-concert meet and greets with the Maestro.
• Alberta Ballet CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional performing arts company founded in 1966 with internationally renowned ballet training institution. Residents enjoy exclusive access to onstage rehearsals and talks exploring various aspects of ballet from artists and team members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amica Senior Lifestyles: Canadian operator of premium private-pay independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Closely comparable to United Active Living in product mix (independent/assisted/memory care), private-pay positioning, and Canadian footprint.
• Verve Senior Living: Canadian operator of retirement and assisted living communities with a hospitality-led, lifestyle-focused model. Comparable to United Active Living in product offering (independent/assisted/memory care), private-pay focus, and Canadian footprint.
• Optima Living: Western Canadian operator of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Comparable to United Active Living in service model, Western Canadian geographic concentration, and private-pay positioning.
• Seasons Retirement Communities: Canadian operator of independent supportive living, assisted living, and memory care communities, with notable presence in Alberta. Closely comparable to United Active Living in product mix and Western Canadian footprint.
• All Seniors Care Living Centres: Canadian operator of retirement residences and long-term care communities offering independent, assisted, and memory care lifestyle options. Comparable in product offering and Canadian private-pay positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Chartwell Retirement Residences: Largest Canadian operator of seniors housing including independent supportive living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable in core service offering, though Chartwell operates at national scale and is publicly traded, while United Active Living is regional and private.
• Revera Inc. Major Canadian owner, operator, and investor in seniors housing with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care. Comparable product set to United Active Living across the continuum of senior care, though Revera operates nationally and includes long-term care.
• Sienna Senior Living: Canadian provider of seniors housing, long-term care, and retirement residences. Comparable in independent/assisted living and memory care offerings, though Sienna also operates long-term care homes and is publicly listed.
• Sunrise Senior Living: North American operator of assisted living and memory care communities with a strong hospitality-led brand. Comparable in assisted living and memory care programming and lifestyle positioning, though Sunrise operates across the U.S. and Canada at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Trellis (formerly Centric Retirement Communities): Western Canadian senior living operator offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Comparable in service model, with overlapping Alberta/Western Canadian footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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