McQueen Home

A Home Built on Vision, Belonging, and Community

McQueen Home is more than just a place to live – it is a caring home where everyone is treated with dignity and included as part of the community.

This nine-bedroom home in Edmonton supports people with disabilities who need an elevated level of personal care. Because of their medical needs, they cannot live on their own without help. At McQueen Home, they receive 24/7 support while still living full, meaningful, and connected lives.

The goal of McQueen Home is simple: to give people with complex needs a real home in their community – not an institution or a temporary stop, but a place where they belong.

A Vision That Began in 1975

McQueen Home began with a mother’s dream. In 1975, Ruth Peterson wanted her son, Gerry, and other young adults with disabilities to have a home in the community. She wanted them to have a place where they could grow, learn, and be part of everyday life.

This dream became McQueen Home.

More than 50 years later, Ruth’s vision still guides us. The people who live here are not defined by their disabilities. They are neighbours, volunteers, sports fans, students, employees, friends, and family members.

Life at McQueen Home

At McQueen Home, daily life feels like any other home. People share meals, laugh together, watch hockey, play games, and enjoy summer barbecues. Residents help make decisions about their home, and staff support them to plan their days based on what they like and what they want to achieve.

With the right support, residents stay active in their communities. They volunteer, take courses, work part‑time, and spend time with friends and family. Independence looks different for everyone, and at McQueen Home, we support each person in the ways that matter most to them.

Compassionate Care, Day and Night

McQueen Home provides safety, stability, and comfort with trained staff on-site 24/7. This includes Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Care Attendants. Every person gets care that fits their unique medical and personal needs.

Residents live with different conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Spina Bifida. Care is always given with respect and a strong commitment to dignity and independence.

A Recognized Commitment to Quality

McQueen Home is accredited by CARF International, an independent organization that reviews health and social service programs around the world.

CARF accreditation is earned through a detailed review that looks at service quality, safety, leadership, and the organization’s commitment to improvement. This means McQueen Home meets high international standards and provides person-centered, high-quality support.

For families, this brings reassurance knowing that policies are clear, safety is a priority, and leaders are committed to learning and improving every year.

Accreditation is not a one-time achievement. It shows an ongoing commitment to growth and quality. At McQueen Home, we listen to feedback, review our outcomes, and continually strengthen our supports so residents experience not just care … but a great quality of life.

A Home. A Community. A Future.

McQueen Home shows what is possible when vision and compassion come together. It is a place where people are supported to live fully, contribute to their community, and stay connected to the world around them.

Here, home means belonging.