When living at home is no longer possible, it may be time to consider alternative living arrangements. Long-term care homes may be appropriate for the care you need. To find out about the process and to arrange for a Care Coordinator to assess your care needs, call us toll-free at 1-800-225-7225.
Download the guide in english
We also encourage you to view A guide to moving into long-term care in Nova Scotia:
- English (.pdf)
These resources will guide you through the long-term care application process and help you to identify the best path to meet your needs.
The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care funds and licenses nursing homes and residential care facilities across the province. View a list of the approved facilities or using Google maps.
For more information about long-term care, please follow the links below.
- Long-term Care (External Site)
- Wait times for long-term care facilities (External Site)
- Unlicensed Assisted Living Facilities and Boarding Homes
- Continuing Care Social History Template
- English (.pdf)
