- Description
- Supports family caregivers by providing access to respite beds for their loved ones in licensed long-term care facilities (nursing homes) across the province. There is also an option available for children.
A person may stay in a licensed respite bed for up to a total of 60 days within a calendar year. However, to ensure fair access to the beds during the high demand periods (July 1 to October 1), no more than 30 days can be scheduled. - Eligibility
- Eligibility is assessed by a Continuing Care team member
- Application Process
- The one number to call to connect with Nova Scotia Health Continuing Care is 1-800-225-7225
A Continuing Care team member will help you assess your needs and the services that would best meet them. If you are already a client of Continuing Care, but feel your needs have changed, contact your care coordinator or other continuing care team member.
If you are calling from outside Nova Scotia, about someone who lives in a community serviced by Nova Scotia Health, please call the appropriate number below:
* Annapolis and Kings Counties: 902-487-0297
* Cape Breton County, Northern and Central Inverness County and Victoria County: 902-487-0298
* Colchester County and Municipality of East Hants: 902-487-0296
* Cumberland County: 902-487-0296
* Guysborough, Antigonish and Richmond Counties and the southern portion of Inverness County: 902-487-0298
* Halifax, Eastern Shore and West Hants: 902-487-0607
* Pictou County: 902-487-0296
* Lunenburg and Queens Counties: 902-487-0297
* Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties: 902-487-0297
- Toll Free
- 1-800-225-7225 - Within Nova Scotia
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- Continuing Care Provincial Office, Nova Scotia Health
3825 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, NS, B3L 4R6
Canada - Languages
- English
* French speaking team members are available in certain areas of the province - Fees
- * Yes
* An individual or family member can apply to receive a reduced rate by completing an application form and undergoing an income assessment - Documents Required
- Assessment by Continuing Care
- Accessibility
- Not applicable
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30am to 4:30pm
Tue
8:30am to 4:30pm
Wed
8:30am to 4:30pm
Thu
8:30am to 4:30pm
Fri
8:30am to 4:30pm
Sat
8:30am to 4:30pm
Sun
8:30am to 4:30pm
- Service Area
- Nova Scotia
