Nova Scotia Government Announces Plans to Add or Replace 2,200 more Long Term Care Rooms

Nov 20, 2023 | Regional News

The province has committed to add or replace 2,200 more long term care rooms across Nova Scotia by 2032. That’s in addition to about 3,500 new and replacement rooms that are expected by 2027.

The Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care Barbara Adams says the new and replacement rooms will reduce the pressure on hospitals and emergency rooms.

(Communications Nova Scotia photo)

Adams says all new living spaces will be single rooms, each with its own private washroom.

Locally, upgrades at local long-term care facilities include the St. Anne’s Community and Nursing Care Centre in Arichat, to be completed in 2026. Improvements to the RK MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish, Foyer Pere Fiset in Cheticamp, Glen Haven in New Glasgow and Valley View Villa in Stellarton will be ready for occupancy in 2027.

Other Regional News Stories

The Price of Diesel Jumps Again, Rising by Almost 13 cents a Litre

There's been another big jump in the price at the pump for diesel. For the second day in a row, the Nova Scotia Energy Board has invoked the Interrupter Clause, raising the price of diesel by 12.9 cents a litre.  On Wednesday, diesel rose by 6.1 cents. The price for a...

Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Broadcast Dialogue has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, which we’ve dubbed “The Howards” after our publisher emeritus Howard Christensen.

When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.