Nova Scotia announces new long-term care homes to open in 2028

Nova Scotia released a request for proposals for two new long-term care homes July 31, 2025. (Source: Province of Nova Scotia)

Pictou and Kings counties will have more long-term care spaces, expected to open in 2028, the Nova Scotia government announced Thursday.

The long-term care home opening in Westville, Pictou County, will have 96 single rooms. The home in Kings County will have 144 single rooms. Each room will have a private washroom.

“Taking the next step toward building new, modern long-term care homes in the town of Westville and in Kings County is exciting,” said Premier Tim Houston. “New homes create jobs and help drive economic activity in communities. These new homes will also be generational additions to these communities that will provide excellent care and a home-like environment for seniors for many years to come.”

A request for proposals for service providers to build and operate the homes also opened Thursday.

The location of the Kings County home will be determined through this process.

“Our seniors should be able to count on quality care being there for them when they need it. That’s why we are building and replacing long-term care rooms across this province,” said Barbara Adams, minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. “I am thrilled with the excellent progress being made, and reaching this milestone is another step forward. I know how important these modern, new, comfortable homes will be for seniors and their families in Kings and Pictou counties.”

The 240 rooms are part of the province’s commitment to build and replace 5,700 single long-term care rooms by 2032, as part of the Action for Health, Nova Scotia’s plan to improve health care.

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