Construction to begin on new long-term care home in New Glasgow, N.S.

Groundbreaking for a new long-term care home in New Glasgow, N.S., took place Monday.

The new 144-resident room home will be located at 640 Harbour Rd. It will replace the aging Glen Haven Manor seniors home.

“Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of construction and an exciting milestone for Pictou County. I know that residents and families are looking forward to a brand-new Glen Haven Manor. This new facility will be a comfortable place for people to call home, with private rooms and modern spaces. It will be a welcome addition to the community and is one of three new and replacement homes planned for the county,” said Premier Tim Houston.

The care home is a joint venture between the province and the Town of New Glasgow.

“Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of construction, but it also represents a renewed commitment to compassionate care. It reflects our shared belief in the importance of quality long-term care within our community, care that supports families, upholds dignity, and ensures residents enjoy the quality of life they deserve,” New Glasgow Mayor Nancy Dicks said.

Construction on the care home is set to begin early winter 2025 and expected to be finished in late 2028.

The long-term care home will feature smaller, self-contained households each with its own dining, living and activity spaces as well as private rooms and washrooms for residents. Amenities will include community gathering areas, a hair salon, a wellness and rehabilitation space and secure outdoor courtyards.

The Town of New Glasgow will own the new long-term care home following a transition in ownership from the current structure of four municipal owners in the municipal home corporation of Glen Haven Manor Corporation.

“As we embark on the replacement of Glen Haven Manor and the development of the New Glasgow Long Term Care Home, I also wish to recognize the Towns of Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville for their many years of partnership and stewardship of provincial funding for the Glen Haven Manor,” Jocelyn Dorrington, corporation chairperson for Glen Haven Manor said.

“Their dedication and collaboration have been instrumental in shaping the quality of long-term care in our region for decades. While they have chosen not to be owners in this new development, their legacy and contributions will always be an important part of Glen Haven Manor’s history and of the compassionate care that continues to define our community.”

The project is being managed by High-Crest Enterprises, who will oversee construction and manage operations once the home opens.

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