AVENS - A Community for Seniors is a seniors care campus that currently provides full service delivery to seniors residing in the Northwest Territories. The organization provides housing units within three facilities, and long-term care within two facilities. 

Aven Manor: 29-bed long-term care facility

Aven Cottages: 28-bed dementia care facility

Aven Court: 24-units subsidized housing

Aven Ridge: 8-units market housing

Aven Pavilion: 102-units of affordable housing

All housing facilities are all at 100% capacity and all have long wait lists.

Besides housing and medical support, Avens provides residents with a wide range of social activities. AVEN’s Recreation Therapy Department provides a variety of programs to AVENS residents. Recreation therapy programs are provided seven days a week with day time and evening activities available. Programs are intended to enhance quality of life by providing opportunities that contribute to a healthier mind and body.

Programs are also designed to assist people with physical, cognitive and social limitations make the most of their lives.The variety of programs offered provides each resident with the opportunity for physical activity, intellectual stimulation, creativity, socialization and spirituality, and a community connection is maintained in the form of community outings throughout the month.