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Continuing Care supports people of all ages to access care at home, in the community or in long-term care. Call us toll-free for more information or to make a referral for yourself or someone you know.
1-800-225-7225 (toll-free within Nova Scotia)
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Continuing Care encourages and supports your wellness and independence. We assess your care needs, work with you to develop a care plan and help arrange your services. Care coordination team members guide you and your family along the way to access programs and services.
There may come a time when you or someone you know needs help to live well at home or in the community for as long...
Caregivers often need support to take breaks to be able to continue caregiving. The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care funds caregiver programs and services. You...
Some people need special health equipment to live in the place they call home. To access home oxygen, wheelchairs and more, call Continuing Care toll-free at...
If living at home is no longer possible, it may be time to consider long-term care as an appropriate setting for the care you need. To...
We must protect vulnerable adults from negligence, risk and abuse. If you are aware of any such instances, you are required by law to report it...
Protection for Persons in Care provides a service for reporting allegations or instances of abuse of individuals in a healthcare facility.
To report allegations or instances...
In-home respite provides caregivers with a planned and temporary break from their care giving responsibilities at home. Respite is provided through our contracted home care agencies...
The Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building is part of Nova Scotia Health’s QEII Health Sciences Centre and includes 175 rooms for our long-term care residents.
Nova Scotia Health...
The Early Mobility Program helps patients stay active by supporting them to walk every day with a member of the mobility team while they...
This pamphlet explains what to expect while receiving supports and services offered by Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care and/or contracted service providers. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Ce dépliant explique à quoi vous attendre lorsque vous recevez des services et du soutien des Soins continus de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse ou de prestataires de services sous contrat. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Nova Scotia Health's new health information system will continue to roll out beginning November 14th, 2026, at all facilities in the Northern, Eastern and Western Zones.
During this time of transition to a better patient-record system, our teams will keep working to get you the care you need.
You may notice staff in coloured vests and t-shirts helping our care teams adapt to the new system.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Learn MoreMuch of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.
