Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital is located in Musquodoboit Harbour. The facility opened in 1976.
Contact
Patient Switchboard: 902-889-2420
Administrative Switchboard: 902-889-2200
Visiting hours
Visitors are welcome throughout the day.
Parking
Free parking.
WiFi and Internet Access
Free public WiFi.
Semi-private and Private Rooms in Nova Scotia Hospitals
- Private room: Includes one bed and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
- Semi-private room: Includes two beds separated by curtains and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
Space in our private and semi-private rooms is limited. The sooner we have your insurance information the more likely we are to be able to accommodate your request.
When the booking clerk calls with your hospital admission date, let them know you are interested in a private or semi-private room.
When you are admitted, be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.TV & Phone in your Room
You can find updated information about costs associated with semi-private and private Rooms in the hospital here.
Fees and Bill Payments
You can find updated information about fees and bill payments for Canadians and out of country patients here.
TV and Phone Services
During your stay in hospital, there is no fee for phone and tv services in your room.
Phone Service
Each patient will be given the direct dial in information to provide to those who you wish to call you directly, avoiding the need to go through a receptionist or the nursing station.
TV Service
TV and basic cable are provided.
Inpatient Meals
During your stay at the hospital, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. Meals are prepared on-site and offer a full range of dietary services to inpatients.
Cafeteria and Vending Machines
Cafeteria, main level
Please note: purchases must be made with cash.
Hours of operation:
Daily: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and noon to 6 p.m.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital has a quiet room for visitors and families. It is located on the inpatient unit. Requests for spiritual care can be made by patients, family members and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team.
Diabetes Centre
Ask your primary care provider for a referral to a Diabetes Centre. It will be reviewed by our team and you will be contacted for an appointment.
Tel: (844) 790-8108
Fax: (902) 473-3770
Specimen Testing Dropoff Site
Water Testing Dropoff Site
Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle
Blood Collection Location
Appointments are required for blood collection service.
If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling 902-473-2074 or toll-free 1-833-942-2298 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
Patients must be 2 years and older.
Emergency Care Site
The emergency department can be accessed through the main doors of the hospital or through a separate emergency department door. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you need help immediately, call 911.
To access the mental health and addictions crisis line toll-free at 1-888-429-8167. This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week phone service to help you or your loved one cope with mental health and addiction challenges in the moment.
Clinics, Programs and Services
Nutrition Education and Counselling (Dietitians)
Offered at 22 locations
The following lists include some of the programs that are led by clinical dietitians. Please note that programs may vary by location. Please contact one of the locations listed below...
Occupational Therapy
Offered at 33 locations
Occupational Therapists work at most sites within the Nova Scotia Health Authority. These therapists work in both mental health and physical medicine settings. Therapists/assistants work with inpatients and outpatients in...
Physiotherapy
Offered at 40 locations
Physiotherapy is the health care profession dedicated to enhancing and restoring your mobility through a variety of hands-on treatments, education and exercise prescription.
Physiotherapists are university-educated experts who can help...
Social Work
Offered at 9 locations
Social Workers help with:
- Adjustment or coping with illness, injury, and disability
- Death, grief, and loss
- Lifestyle changes
- Referral to community agencies
- Complex discharge needs (care at home, nursing home...
X-Ray
Offered at 41 locations
NOTICE: Appointment booking for X-Ray will be unavailable Wednesday, May 15 from 0000 – 0600 for routine IT updates. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience...
Auxiliaries and Foundations
Twin Oaks/Birches Health Care Charitable Foundation
(902) 889-3395