Who We Are: Foothills Home Services
Foothills Home Services is a trusted leader in home care for seniors, providing compassionate, personalized, and affordable care across South Calgary, High River, Okotoks, and the greater Foothills region. Founded in 2001 by Sylvia McKinlay, our agency is dedicated to supporting seniors and their families with the highest quality of care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and independence at every stage of life.
Celebrating 25 Years of Caring For Foothills Families
This year, Foothills Home Services is proud to celebrate 25 years of supporting seniors and their families across the Foothills region. Since 2001, we’ve had the privilege of helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and cared for in the place they know best — home.
Over the years, our commitment has stayed the same: compassionate care, personalized support, and trusted relationships built one family at a time. As we mark this milestone, we remain deeply grateful to the seniors, families, caregivers, and community members who have trusted Foothills Home Services to walk alongside them through every stage of care.
Service Areas
We proudly serve seniors throughout the Foothills region, including:
Local Caregivers Delivering Customized Home Care
Our caregivers are local, knowledgeable, and deeply connected to the communities they serve, offering home care services tailored to each client’s unique needs.
About Foothills Home Services
Since our founding, Foothills Home Services has grown from a small, community-focused agency to a leading provider of home care services for seniors in the Foothills.
We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including:
Approved Agency for Client-Directed Home Care Program
Foothills Home Services is proud to be an approved agency for the Client Directed Home Care program provided by Alberta Health Services. This program offers eligible Albertans funding for home care services, allowing you to choose Foothills Home Services as your trusted care provider.
Meet Our Founder: Sylvia McKinlay
Sylvia McKinlay, owner and operator of Foothills Home Services, has dedicated over two decades to improving the lives of seniors in the Foothills community. With a vision rooted in compassion and innovation, Sylvia has built a team that treats every client like family. Her commitment is summed up in her own words:
“When hiring my staff, I always try to meet my clients’ expectations with their wants and needs always in mind. My clients are like my family.”
Sylvia’s leadership ensures that every member of our team upholds the highest standards of care, professionalism, and respect.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission:
To provide high-quality, innovative, and affordable home care for seniors within the Foothills community, ensuring that self-determination, compassion, and benevolence are at the core of every service we deliver.
Vision:
To represent the interests of the senior community in all areas we serve and deliver exceptional service to every client, every day.
25 Years of Local Trust, Compassion, and Care
For 25 years, Foothills Home Services has grown alongside the communities we serve. What began as a small, community-focused agency has become a trusted source of senior home care for families who want support that feels both professional and personal.
Our longevity reflects more than experience — it reflects consistency, strong relationships, and a deep understanding of what families need most: clear communication, flexible care, and caregivers who treat each client with dignity and respect.
As we celebrate this milestone, we’re reminded that meaningful care is built on trust — and trust is earned over time.
Why Choose Foothills Home Services?
Personalized Care Plans: Every client receives a custom care plan tailored to their needs and preferences.
Experienced, Local Caregivers: Our staff are part of your community, bringing familiarity and trust to every visit.
Comprehensive Support: From light housekeeping to palliative care, we cover every aspect of senior home care.
Government-Funded Options: We help families access available funding through Alberta Health Services.
Proven Track Record: Over 20 years of experience and countless positive client testimonials.
