How do I apply for LTC in Nova Scotia?

To apply, call Continuing Care, at 1-800-225-7225.

How many LTC beds are in Nova Scotia?

there are 133 licensed long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia; 90 nursing homes and 43 residential care facilities.

Who owns nursing homes in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia has a total of 84 long-term care homes; 14% are publicly owned, 44% are owned by private for-profit organizations and 42% are owned by private not-for-profit organizations.

How many beds does Northwood Manor have?

485 beds
With 485 beds at its Halifax location, Northwood is one of the largest nursing home operators in Nova Scotia.

Who needs long term care?

People often need long-term care when they have a serious, ongoing health condition or disability. The need for long-term care can arise suddenly, such as after a heart attack or stroke. Most often, however, it develops gradually, as people get older and frailer or as an illness or disability gets worse.

What is assisted living in Nova Scotia?

Assisted Living – similar to a retirement home, these settings are privately owned and targeted at the independent senior who do not require substantial care but may be in need of services such as meals, housekeeping, and recreation programs and facilities.

How many seniors live in long-term care in Canada?

In Canada, there are 2,076 long-term care homes. In Canada, there are 198,220 long-term care beds. In Canada, there are 6,835,866 people age 65 and older. Data for all jurisdictions is as of March 31, 2021, except Quebec (as of April 1, 2021) and Alberta (as of February 28, 2021).

Are retirement homes profitable?

A majority of the 15,600 nursing homes in the U.S., about 70%, are for-profit. Most of them are privately owned, although their organizational structure can vary, with some owned by private equity companies, explained R.

Who owns Northwood Halifax?

Northwood’s president and CEO, Janet Simm, said the 2016 cuts amounted to $360,000 for her institution; in 2017, the cut was nearly $600,000. While Northwood turned to group purchasing and other measures to economize, the biggest challenge was food. In part, this was because more and more residents had special diets.

Is Northwood not for profit?

Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada. We believe in people over profits.

How many years does long-term care insurance cover?

Long-term care benefits could pay out for up to six years, at up to $6,303 per month. If she never used the policy for long-term care, it would pay a death benefit of $151,261 to her beneficiary.