About Us
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Learn about the origins of the Excel Society, how our Excel Advantage is shaping the future of care, and the accreditations that ensure we uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and service excellence for our clients.
Our History
Origins
In 1923, the Hospital for the Insane in Ponoka became overcrowded due to returning war soldiers. To address this, the Province of Alberta built Alberta Hospital Edmonton.
Community Integration Begins
It started small—just 15 clients in the basement of Robertson-Wesley United Church.
Over 55 years ago, Alberta Hospital Edmonton took a bold step toward community integration. This initiative laid the foundation for a better approach to mental health care, emphasizing independence and support rather than isolation.
Excel Society Grows
From 15 clients to a thriving organization, our mission remains the same: empowering individuals and fostering independence.
What began as a local project has grown into the Excel Society, a leader in supportive living and community services.
Commitment to Care
Our approach prioritizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement, keeping them at the forefront of community support.
The Excel Society stays ahead through innovation and engagement, ensuring exceptional care.
A Strong United Team
Collaboration is key—by working together, they create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our clients.
Every member plays a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of care.
The Excel Advantage
Mission
Excel Society is committed to providing exceptional care through meaningful engagement and adherence to the highest standards of quality, safety, and service excellence.
Vision
Excel Society is at the forefront of everyday excellence and innovation in Community Living and Supportive Services.
Values
We are united by shared values that drive us to provide exceptional care through meaningful engagement. By working together, we create innovative ways to bring joy, excitement, and purpose to our clients' lives every day.
People
We care about one another.
Integrity
We do what is right.
Excellence
We safely achieve superior results.
Creativity
We nurture personal expression, innovation and resourcefulness.
Collaboration
We work together.
Our Priorities
The Excel Advantage is based on Four Core Pillars.
Exceptional Care
We collaborate with clients, families, and funders to deliver exceptional care, striving to be the Service Provider of Choice.
Meaningful Engagement
We cultivate a culture of appreciation and recognition, ensuring every team member feels valued, respected, and engaged, regardless of their role.
Being at the Forefront
We are recognized as a leading partner, employer of choice, and industry innovator in community living and supportive services.
"Forefront" represents our commitment to continuous improvement, where every team member plays a role in driving innovation and upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and service excellence.
"Forefront" represents our commitment to continuous improvement, where every team member plays a role in driving innovation and upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and service excellence.
Organizational Stewardship
We are accountable to our stakeholders for upholding our mission and managing resources responsibly.
Every team member plays a role in the long-term success of the Excel Society—whether through policy adherence, maintaining high standards, reducing our environmental footprint, or finding cost-saving opportunities. Together, we are stewards of the organization’s future.
Every team member plays a role in the long-term success of the Excel Society—whether through policy adherence, maintaining high standards, reducing our environmental footprint, or finding cost-saving opportunities. Together, we are stewards of the organization’s future.
Our Accreditation
At the Excel Society, we value collaboration and we work together with our partners to provide exceptional care through meaningful engagement.
Earlier in 2023 we received Accreditation with Exemplary Standards in the QMENTUM Program administered by Accreditation Canada. This review was concluded early in 2023 where we met 97% of standards and clearly demonstrates our commitment to quality, safety, and service excellence.
