That’s why we create vibrant, supportive communities where seniors can live with purpose, dignity, and joy. Whether you’re a family member searching for peace of mind, a future resident seeking connection, or a partner looking to make a meaningful difference, you’re welcome here.
About Us
At Optima Living, we believe home is more than a place—it’s a feeling
What’s in a Name?
Harvest House draws its name from the agricultural heritage that defines Olds and Mountain View County. It reflects the abundance and nourishment of the local land, and the rewards of a season well lived. Harvest House celebrates retirement as a time to reflect, reconnect, and enjoy the richness of a life thoughtfully grown.
Set within a quiet area of Olds, experience a joyful approach to senior living shaped by warmth, respect and genuine connection. Life at Harvest House is shaped by simple, meaningful moments. Familiar faces, shared routines, and genuine care create a place that feels like home.
Our mission is simple:
To support seniors in living meaningful lives. We do this by living our values every day—respect, dignity, working together, and doing the right thing are at the heart of everything we do. Our residents are at the centre of every decision, and their families are always part of the journey.
We are a team of dedicated professionals passionate about senior living, and Optima Living is proud to be a trusted name across Western Canada. We are shaping a future where aging is celebrated, supported, and empowered.
Turning compassion into community
Today, Optima Living is proud to offer high-quality senior living communities across Western Canada, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Living, and Long-Term Care options tailored to every need.
Everything we do begins with heart
At Optima Living, everything we do begins with our North Star: Let us welcome you home. Our North Star and values guide the way we care for residents, support families, and grow together as communities. We believe that every senior deserves to live in a place where they feel seen, heard, and valued.
Our North Star and Values
North Star
Let us welcome you home.TM
Values
We respect you
We actively listen to create welcoming communities where everyone feels valued, comfortable and supported to live their best life.
We uphold your dignity
Your voice matters. We honour your choices and support your independence.
We work together
We collaborate to create empowered, person-centred communities enriched by our diversity.
We do the right thing
Every day, we commit to doing what’s right – because you deserve nothing less.
A community built with heart
In 2007, two longtime friends with experience in the healthcare industry, Karim Kassam and Farid F. Damji, dreamed of a better way to care for seniors. Having watched their own parents and grandparents age with dignity and love, they felt called to extend that same level of care to others. Over a cup of coffee and a restaurant napkin, the foundation for Optima Living was born—a community built not just with bricks but with heart. In 2015, with the addition of Ali Shivji as a Principal, our leadership team expanded, along with our impact.
Our Leadership
At Optima Living, our leadership is more than a team. It’s a shared commitment to creating communities where seniors thrive with dignity, respect, and joy. Guided by our North Star, “Let us welcome you home,” our leadership team embodies this ethos through a blend of experience, compassion, and innovation.
