- Description
- Home care is available to all Nova Scotians who need help with care in their homes and communities. This service is offered through the Continuing Care offices. Home care services supplement the help people already receive from their family, friends or community.
Through home care, people are able to remain as independent as possible by staying in their home and community. It is always the first option for care in the community. Home care services include: - Home support (such as personal care, respite and essential housekeeping)
- Nursing (such as dressing changes, catheter care, intravenous therapy and palliative care)
- Eligibility
- Eligibility is assessed by a Continuing Care team member
- Application Process
- * Referrals are accepted by telephone
* 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
- * Varies
* Home care fees are based on your income and the type of services you need
* Continuing Care will confirm costs during your 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
