72 new long-term care spaces open in Bedford

Moody Hall is a new longterm care facility located in Bedford, N.S.

A second wing has opened ahead of schedule at a long-term care home in Bedford, N.S.

An initial wave of 72 residents moved into Moody Hall, a Shannex-operated care home, in November when the first of two wings opened. The second group of 72 residents moved in on April 22, according to a news release from the Nova Scotia government.

“We are building more long-term care spaces in our province than ever before. We committed to creating 5,700 new and improved spaces, and we’re making steady progress with the new Moody Hall facility opening ahead of schedule,” said Barbara Adams, minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care, in the release.

“This new home has modern, single rooms that provide more Nova Scotians the dedicated long-term care they need in private, comfortable spaces. New long-term care homes like these will help meet the needs of our seniors for generations.”

The province says the home has six “neighbourhoods,” with 24 residents each, that contain:

• common area
• dining room
• living room
• activity spaces

The neighbourhoods also have access to a common hair salon, lounge area with games, worship space, and a suite family members can access to stay overnight.

The province says it plans to build more than 50 new or replacement long-term care homes and Moody Hall is the fourth to open.

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