How to Care: At-Home Care/Home Support/Respite Care
How to Care: Provincial Home Care Programs
Nova Scotia

Home care/home support services available

  • home support
  • personal care
  • nursing
  • oxygen services

Administrative services

  • Needs assessment
  • Eligibility determination
  • Care co-ordination
  • Referral

Basic eligibility criteria

  • Nova Scotia residents with a Nova Scotia Health Card or in the process of acquiring one
  • Individuals assessed to have unmet needs that the program can meet safely, efficiently, and effectively in the home
  • Visitors to Nova Scotia are not denied access to the program, but are expected to pay privately for services received

Typical clients

  • people whose assessed functional needs can be met safely, efficiently, and effectively in the home

For detailed information on the program, services, eligibility requirements and fees, contact

  • the Nova Scotia Department of Health or the nearest Regional Health Board — 4 in Nova Scotia (to be replaced by District Health Authorities)
  • Nova Scotia Home Care: (800) 225-7225



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