Home Care in Nova Scotia
Professional caregivers who provide assistance in the senior's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
86 communities found
Who Is It For?
Seniors who wish to remain in their own home but need help with personal care, household tasks, or medical support.
What to Expect
Professional caregivers visit on a scheduled or live-in basis to assist with bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship, and skilled nursing tasks.
Pricing in Canada
Home care in Canada ranges from $25 to $50/hour for personal support workers. Provincial home care programs may cover some or all costs depending on assessed needs.
Adeline Hall
Halifax, NS
From $2,050/moest.
Ashwood Lodge Assisted Living
Bridgewater, NS
5.0From $2,083/moest.
Evergreen Home For Special Care
Kentville, NS
4.2From $2,048/moest.
Ivey's Terrace Nursing Home
Trenton, NS
5.0From $2,242/moest.
Joseph Howe Centre - Continuing Care
Yarmouth, NS
5.0From $2,281/moest.
Northwood Adult Day Programs
Halifax, NS
4.5From $2,010/moest.
Northwood Bedford - Ivany Place
Bedford, NS
4.6From $1,855/moest.
Northwoodcare
Halifax, NS
5.0From $1,739/moest.
Nova Scotia Continuing Care
Halifax, NS
4.0From $2,068/moest.
Wickwire Place Retirement Living Residence
Wolfville, NS
3.0From $1,739/moest.
Aljo Care Crew
Halifax, NS
5.0Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Amaze Health Care
Lunenburg, NS
5.0Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Annapolis Valley Home Care
Kingston, NS
4.2Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Antigonish & Area Homemaker Service
Antigonish, NS
Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
At Home Homecare
Halifax, NS
Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
AtlanticCare Staffing Solutions
Dartmouth, NS
5.0Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Bayshore Home Health
Halifax, NS
3.1Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Breton Care Givers
Sydney, NS
Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Cape Breton County Homemakers
Sydney, NS
4.6Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Care Kind Home Care
Halifax, NS
4.6Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Careforce Home Care
Kentville, NS
5.0Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
CareO'Clock Medical and Staffing Services
Dartmouth, NS
5.0Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Caretent Health Solution
Truro, NS
5.0Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
CBI Home Health
Bedford, NS
5.0Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Cities for Home Care in Nova Scotia
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does home care cost in Nova Scotia?
Home care in Nova Scotia ranges from $25 to $50 per hour for personal support workers. Provincial home care programs may cover some or all costs depending on assessed needs — for example, Ontario's Home and Community Care program and BC's Home Support program provide publicly funded options. Live-in care arrangements have different pricing structures.
Who is eligible for home care in Nova Scotia?
Home care is available to seniors who wish to remain in their own home but need help with personal care, household tasks, or medical support. Provincial programs require a needs assessment through your regional health authority; private home care is available to anyone. The Canadian Home Care Association (cdnhomecare.ca) provides province-by-province eligibility guides.
What services does home care include?
Home care services include personal care (bathing, dressing), meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, companionship, transportation, and skilled nursing tasks. Services can be scheduled hourly, daily, or as live-in care. According to CIHI, home care is the fastest-growing sector of the Canadian healthcare system, serving over 1.2 million Canadians annually.
How do I arrange home care in Nova Scotia?
Contact your provincial home care program for a needs assessment, or reach out to private home care agencies directly. Compare agencies based on services offered, caregiver qualifications, availability, and reviews from other families. Your family physician can also initiate a referral to your regional home care program.