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 can find more detailed information by following the links below. To access these programs and services, call Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care toll-free at 1-800-225-7225.
To support caregivers, we provide access to respite beds for those they are caring for in licensed long-term care facilities (nursing homes) across the province.
To learn more about facility-based respite care, please visit the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care or call Continuing Care toll-free at 1-800-225-7225.
Facility-based respite care is available in the following communities:
Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality)
Western Zone (Valley, Southwest and South Shore)
Eastern Zone (Cape Breton Island and Antigonish and Guysborough Counties)
Northern Zone (Cholchester, Cumberland and East Hants)
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.
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