Origin at Spring Creek

Origin at Spring Creek is the leading independent living, assisted living and memory care community in Bow Valley. Located in the beautiful Alberta town of Canmore, Origin offers its seniors an opportunity for an active lifestyle with expert care, comfort and innovation. Founded by Neil Prashad, Origin at Spring Creek opened in 2015 and operates by putting its team and community members above all else. They have a strong belief in offering the best care and services possible for their members. With great expertise, experience and a belief in caring for its community, Origin at Spring Creek has the best knowledge of what Canmore and the Origin community has to offer. Connect with Origin at Spring Creek to discuss the types of services offered and living in the community, or read more about Origin here.

two seniors and a staff member at Origin at Spring Creek collaborating in the Arts & Crafts room.

5 Safe Ways to Your Brighten Senior Parent’s Day During COVID-19 (Without Another Zoom Call)

It has been almost a year since COVID-19 changed the way we work and live. For many of us, Zoom fatigue has set in.  The restrictions around seeing our senior parents and loved ones due to COVID-19 has also proven to be extremely difficult. If you have been feeling especially stressed about your senior parents’ …

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Courtyard at Origin at Spring Creek, with a young boy, a senior woman, and a senior man sitting on patio chairs, wearing face masks, looking at the camera

Worried about transitioning a loved one to assisted living near Calgary during COVID-19? Here’s what to consider

When news reports about the COVID-19 pandemic began circulating in Alberta last spring, Connie Fewster was relieved to have had her parents Niki and Van Chiftis settled in at Origin at Spring Creek less than a year earlier.  “My parents lived in Banff for sixty-five years and at this time in Banff there is no …

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The Value of Nature Time in a Senior’s Routine

Time in nature can be a luxury, especially if you live in a big city. Up until when COVID-19 emerged, access to walking trails and mountain views may not have been a top priority for people browsing retirement homes for themselves or loved ones. But research from the University of Minnesota suggests green and “blue” …

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