Together, we build solutions for the timely advancement of excellence and innovation in nursing homes in Nova Scotia

Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association is the collective voice for advancing world class nursing homes in Nova Scotia. Founded in 2011, we are a not-for-profit Association supporting not-for-profit, for-profit, municipal, and multi-facility nursing homes across the province of Nova Scotia. We are solution-focused, and bring an innovative approach to address opportunities and challenges across the sector. Our Association believes in advocating and leading to influence change. We are committed to innovative approaches that ensure safe, high-quality standards of care. We support our members by sharing best practices through facilitated round-table discussions; offering educational and networking opportunities; and engaging direct feedback on government policy and sector issues.

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge that the land upon which we gather is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This land is governed by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi’Kma’ki People who have occupied this land for over 12,000 years; past, present, and future. We also recognize the 400+ year history of communities of African descent and the 50 African Nova Scotian communities throughout the region today.

JUNE 13
LTC PROUD DAY
WHY THIS SPECIAL DAY

Name: 2026 NHNSA MEMBERS MEETING, TRADESHOW & CONFERENCE — Our Future: Advancement, Collaboration, Sustainability
Start: 2026-03-11T00:00:00-03:00
End: 2026-03-12T23:59:59-03:00
Location: Delta Hotels Dartmouth

June 13 is #LTC Proud Day annually in Nova Scotia. This year our theme is Together We Are Long Term Care Proud. It is also National Long Term Care Day across Canada. This is a time to pause and celebrate those working in long term care and to thank them for making this vital sector their chosen career. LTC is truly a calling! It is a day to officially celebrate the expertise, dedication, meaningful relationships, connections, moments of joy, affection and care provided by staff every day in nursing homes throughout this province and nation. READ MORE

NEWS

Augy Jones and Jonathan McCready Announced as Keynote Speakers for NHNSA Spring Conference

As we look back on 2025, it’s inspiring to reflect on the incredible dedication, collaboration, and forward momentum that defined the year for Nova Scotia’s long-term care community.

February 3, 2026

Krista Beeler Named NHNSA Board Chair

As we look back on 2025, it’s inspiring to reflect on the incredible dedication, collaboration, and forward momentum that defined the year for Nova Scotia’s long-term care community.

January 13, 2026

NHNSA Year at a Glance

As we look back on 2025, it’s inspiring to reflect on the incredible dedication, collaboration, and forward momentum that defined the year for Nova Scotia’s long-term care community.

January 5, 2026

EVENTS

March 2026

Mar 11

11 March 2026

2026 NHNSA MEMBERS MEETING, TRADESHOW & CONFERENCE -- Our Future: Advancement, Collaboration, Sustainability

Delta Hotels Dartmouth,
240 Brownlow Ave.
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X6 Canada

PURCHASE TICKETS: Click Here! Conference Theme NHNSA is thrilled to announce that our 2026 Membership Meeting, Reception, and Conference will take place March 11 & 12 at the Delta Hotels […]

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“NHNSA is responsive and forward-thinking. Throughout the pandemic, the timely support we received and the advocacy on behalf of the long-term care sector was immeasurable. Each immerging issue within the sector was met with a proactive and strategic approach that continuously guides us through the new era of long-term care. Dykeland Lodge is honoured to be part of a progressive Association.”

-- Krista Beeler, Administrator, Dykeland Lodge, Windsor NS

MEMBERSHIP

Courageous...Innovative...
Accountable...Inclusive

The Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association is the collective voice for leading and creating the very best in long term care for Nova Scotians. Together, we build solutions for the timely advancement of excellence and innovation.

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-- Angelo Colalillo, Vice President, Eastern CanadaComplete Purchasing Services and QUASEP

PARTNERSHIPS

Dynamic...Collaborative... Partners

Associate Membership: Non-profit organizations or person wishing to support and advance the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association through active advocacy and education.

Corporate Membership: Companies and businesses with an interest in the activities of the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association that market/sell products and services to provider members.

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