How to Apply
The Department of Health and Wellness (DHW), Continuing Care Branch manage assessments and wait-lists for admissions at The Meadows.
Decisions surrounding Long Term Care for yourself, or a loved one can often be difficult to make. A Care Coordinator can provide you with the support necessary to make informed decisions and find suitable accommodation. Continuing Care Services can only be initiated via telephone. The one number to call toll-free, in Nova Scotia, to connect with Continuing Care services is, 1-800-225-7225.
The DHW has implemented significant changes to the way long term care is funded and how residents pay for long term care. Long term care costs are shared by you, the resident, and the provincial government. Residents admitted to facilities licensed or approved by the DHW pay the “monthly accommodation” portion of their long-term care costs subject to an income test. Residents retain assets and income to pay for items of personal need or enjoyment.
For more information visit their website. http://www.nshealth.ca/content/long-term-care
Moving In
Each private room is supplied with an armoire, a bed with mattress, linen, chair, night table, chest, blinds, a flat screen TV, and private bathroom. There is an extra monthly cost for cable and telephone and are among the various items reviewed with the resident and/or their financial representative prior to admission. Residents may bring their own chair; however, would have to be inspected by our maintenance department to ensure it meets fire regulations. There is also a locked curio cabinet outside your room to display your personal items, and there is also a locked drawer in your room. Electrical appliances such as refrigerators, kettles, electric blankets or pads are not allowed in resident’s rooms due to potential fire hazards.
What To Expect
Upon Admission
Transitioning to your new home
Transitioning to a nursing home can be exhausting and emotionally challenging. It is normal to feel a sense of loss and grief. Living in a nursing home will be different than your home. You may be angry with your loved ones and your loved ones are feeling a sense of loss and guilt as well. It will take some time to adjust. Bringing familiar items that remind you of home, family photographs, homemade items, and favorite nick-knacks can help with adjusting to your new home.
Neighborhood Design
The Meadows incorporates a “neighborhood” physical design (small groupings of residents in self-contained units within a larger facility). Our staffing model is made up of care team members involved in wider range aspects of resident care and care team members typically work in one “neighborhood” consistently to ensure the same staff members are caring for the same residents on a day-to-day basis. There will be times when it will be necessary to rotate care team members to new neighborhoods, however this type of change would occur infrequently.
The First Week
Think about attending recreational activities, outings, and meeting those who live in your house or in other houses. Stay in touch with your family and friends.