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:
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.
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 MoreNova 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 More