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Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital is located in Musquodoboit Harbour. The facility opened in 1976.

Contact

Patient Switchboard: 902-889-2420
Administrative Switchboard: 902-889-2200

Visiting hours

Visitors are welcome throughout the day.

Parking

Free parking.

WiFi and Internet Access

Free public WiFi.

Semi-private and Private Rooms in Nova Scotia Hospitals

  • Private room: Includes one bed and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
  • Semi-private room: Includes two beds separated by curtains and one washroom. You can find current rates here.

Space in our private and semi-private rooms is limited. The sooner we have your insurance information the more likely we are to be able to accommodate your request.

When the booking clerk calls with your hospital admission date, let them know you are interested in a private or semi-private room.

When you are admitted, be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.TV & Phone in your Room

You can find updated information about costs associated with semi-private and private Rooms in the hospital here.

Fees and Bill Payments

You can find updated information about fees and bill payments for Canadians and out of country patients here.

TV and Phone Services

During your stay in hospital, there is no fee for phone and tv services in your room. 

Phone Service
Each patient will be given the direct dial in information to provide to those who you wish to call you directly, avoiding the need to go through a receptionist or the nursing station.

TV Service
TV and basic cable are provided.

Inpatient Meals

During your stay at the hospital, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. Meals are prepared on-site and offer a full range of dietary services to inpatients.

Cafeteria and Vending Machines

Cafeteria, main level
Please note: purchases must be made with cash.
Hours of operation:  
Daily: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and noon to 6 p.m.

Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital has a quiet room for visitors and families. It is located on the inpatient unit. Requests for spiritual care can be made by patients, family members and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team.  
 

Diabetes Centre

Specimen Testing Dropoff Site

Blood Collection Location

Emergency Care Site

thu Dec 5 Open 24 hours
fri Dec 6 Open 24 hours
sat Dec 7 Open 24 hours
sun Dec 8 Open 24 hours
mon Dec 9 Open 24 hours
tue Dec 10 Open 24 hours
wed Dec 11 Open 24 hours

The emergency department can be accessed through the main doors of the hospital or through a separate emergency department door. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you need help immediately, call 911.

To access the mental health and addictions crisis line toll-free at 1-888-429-8167. This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week phone service to help you or your loved one cope with mental health and addiction challenges in the moment. 

Water Testing Dropoff Site

thu Dec 5 7:00 am - 11:00 am
fri Dec 6 Closed
sat Dec 7 Closed
sun Dec 8 Closed
mon Dec 9 7:00 am - 11:00 am
tue Dec 10 7:00 am - 11:00 am
wed Dec 11 7:00 am - 11:00 am

(902) 889-4115

Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

Clinics, Programs and Services

Occupational Therapy

Offered at 32 locations

Occupational Therapists work at most sites within the Nova Scotia Health Authority. These therapists work in both mental health and physical medicine settings. Therapists/assistants work with inpatients and outpatients in...

thu Dec 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Dec 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Dec 7 Unavailable
sun Dec 8 Unavailable
mon Dec 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Dec 10 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Dec 11 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Occupational Therapists are primary care professionals (just like doctors and dentists) which means you can complete an Outpatient Self Referral to go directly to an occupational therapist. In some circumstances your physician may be required to complete a Physician Outpatient Referral Form -  on your behalf.

Contact

Tel: 902-889-4102
Fax: 902-889-2470

Physiotherapy

Offered at 39 locations

Physiotherapy is the health care profession dedicated to enhancing and restoring your mobility through a variety of hands-on treatments, education and exercise prescription.

Physiotherapists are university-educated experts who can help...

thu Dec 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Dec 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Dec 7 Unavailable
sun Dec 8 Unavailable
mon Dec 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Dec 10 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Dec 11 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Physiotherapists are primary care professionals which means you can complete an Outpatient Self Referral to go directly to a physiotherapist.

In some circumstances your physician may be required to complete an Outpatient Physiotherapy Referral on your behalf.

Contact

Tel: 902-889-4113
Fax: 902-889-2470

Social Work

Offered at 9 locations

Social Workers help with:

  • Adjustment or coping with illness, injury, and disability
  • Death, grief, and loss
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Referral to community agencies
  • Complex discharge needs (care at home, nursing home...
thu Dec 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Dec 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Dec 7 Unavailable
sun Dec 8 Unavailable
mon Dec 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Dec 10 Unavailable
wed Dec 11 Unavailable

Referrals to an NSH social worker can be made by patients, family members, friends, community agencies and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team.

Contact

902-889-4103

Virtual Urgent Care

Offered at 15 locations

Nova Scotia Health is offering a virtual option for people coming to the hospital with urgent, non-life-threatening health issues. Virtual Urgent Care is not a replacement for the local emergency...

thu Dec 5 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
fri Dec 6 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
sat Dec 7 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
sun Dec 8 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
mon Dec 9 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
tue Dec 10 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
wed Dec 11 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

phone: 902-889-2420

Virtual Urgent Care is available during these hours, even if the emergency department is closed. 

Appointments are walk-in only and cannot be booked in advance. 

X-Ray

Offered at 41 locations

An x-ray takes images of internal body structures (bones and soft tissue) to help see an injury or disease. The x-ray using energy sources such as the high frequency electromagnetic...

thu Dec 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Dec 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Dec 7 Unavailable
sun Dec 8 Unavailable
mon Dec 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Dec 10 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Dec 11 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-889-2200

Auxiliaries and Foundations

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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Use this tool to identify the emergency care options that are currently available nearest to you.

If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance

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