We Make Independent
Living Possible
Vermilion & District Housing Foundation (VDHF) is a not-for-profit housing management body that provides a spectrum of accommodations to meet a range of needs throughout our community. Our goal is to support and empower independent living.
We own and operate Vermilion Valley Lodge Seniors Residence and Vermilion Valley Lodge Independent Living and Seniors Cottages. Here, we provide services, amenities, and adaptive resources to bring comfort, pride, and security to the residents we serve. On behalf of the Government of Alberta, we also oversee and operate subsidized, affordable housing for low-income families, as well as affordable rental apartments for seniors.
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History of VDHF
VHDF has proudly celebrated and supported our residents for more than 60 years. We first opened our doors on April 11, 1960 to provide warm, welcoming, and affordable housing for seniors and families across our community. Since then, we’ve grown to serve eight municipalities:
Town of Vermilion
County of Vermilion River
Hamlet of Dewberry
Hamlet of Islay
Village of Irma
Village of Edgerton
Village of Chauvin
M.D. of Wainwright
VDHF owns and operates Vermilion Valley Lodge (86 rooms) and Vermilion Valley Lodge Cottages (8 units), where our residents can embrace all the comforts of carefree living. For those who require 24-hour healthcare access and daily homecare assistance, we offer 30 CCH Type B (formerly DSL3) studio suites, and we have also acquired the temporary capacity of 10 additional CCH Type B Secure Space suites (formerly DSL4) to further support the evolving needs of our residents.
On behalf of the Government of Alberta, we also operate:
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West End Manor in Vermilion 16 units
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Parkway Manor in Vermilion 31 units
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Valley View Manor in Vermilion 15 units
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County of Vermilion River, Islay – Dewberry 12 units
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Frontier Manor in Wainwright 24 units
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Pioneer Manor in Wainwright 18 units
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Heritage Manor in Wainwright 18 units
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Wildrose Manor in Chauvin 4 units
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Chacutenah Manor in Irma 12 units
Community housing units for low-income families:
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Vermilion 10 units
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Edgerton 2 units
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Irma 1 unit
VDHF is intended to meet our residents where they are at—and get them excited to come home again.
Our Mission
Improve the quality of life and quality of care for all residents by promoting an atmosphere of respect, collaboration, sensitivity, caring and support among residents, family members, and staff.
1960
VDHF was formed to support seniors and families in the Town of Vermilion and County of Vermilion River. Vermilion Valley Lodge opened its doors.
1999
VDHF renovated the Lodge. The old 1960 Wing-D and Wing-E were brought into compliance with modern building codes.
2000
The Town of Vermilion and surrounding communities identified the need for a facility to support seniors with a higher level of care.
2004
VDHF opened a new Supportive Living Level 3 wing.
2016
VDHF began a modernization project of the existing lodge. This included the demolition of three wings and the building core, as well as the construction of a new 52-bed facility complete with a dining room, commercial laundry, chapel, recreation kitchen, recreation multipurpose room, fitness room, homecare office, and more.
2018
The Lodge’s new two-story Wing-A was completed.
2019
The Lodge’s new two-story Wing-B was completed.
2021
VDHF added the hamlet of Dewberry properties and the M.D. of Wainwright properties to our housing portfolio.
2024
VHDF acquired the temporary capacity of 10 additional CCH-Type B Secure Space suites (formerly DSL4) to further support the evolving needs of residents.
VDHF now has a total of 296 units serving seniors in the Town of Vermilion, the County of Vermilion River, the Town of Wainwright, and the M.D of Wainwright.
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VDHF provides housing to meet an array of needs, and your donation is critical to our region. Together, we can ensure that seniors and families have a safe, welcoming place to call home. Thank you for your support!
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