Long-Term Care

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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.

We also encourage you to view A Guide to Moving Into Long-term Care in Nova Scotia:

A guide to moving in to long term care brochure cover

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.

Department of Seniors and Long-term Care Continuing Care (External Site)
Wait times for long-term care facilities (External Site)
Unlicensed Assisted Living Facilities and Boarding Homes
Continuing Care Social History Template

Helpful Links

Department of Seniors and Long-term Care Continuing Care

Wait times for long-term care facilities

Nursing homes and residential care facilities directory

Long-term care map

Accessing Primary Care

There are many ways to access primary care, even if you're not currently attached to a primary care provider.

Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person, virtual and telephone options.

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