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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

New Health Information System

Nova Scotia Health's new One Person One Record system has rolled out at facilities in the Halifax Regional and West Hants municipalities, and some provincial Mental Health and Addictions Program services.

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 purple vests helping our care teams use the new system.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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New Health Information System

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 purple vests helping our care teams use the new system.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Learn More

Helpful Links

Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care Continuing Care

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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