After spending 10 years working on a busy medical unit in Ontario, Clarissa Simpson returned to Nova Scotia looking for a new challenge. She found it at Northwood. As an LPN, Clarissa's days include medication administration, treatments, blood collection, physician rounds, care conferences and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Every shift is focused on ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality care. What she values most, however, is...

For 24 years, Cindy Mackenzie has been part of the Northwood team, supporting residents as a Continuing Care Assistant. After deciding to make a career change, Cindy was drawn to the welcoming environment she found at Northwood. More than two decades later, it's still the people who keep her here.

For Rachelle Maas, nursing is about making a difference in people's lives, often through the smallest gestures. Whether it's offering a listening ear or a friendly smile, she believes every interaction matters.

At Northwood, our mission has always been to provide exceptional care, but we know that delivering the best support starts with taking care of our own people. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce that Northwood has been named both one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers and one of Nova Scotia's Top Employers for the 14th straight time.

John van Gurp still remembers noticing Heather for the first time in high school in 1979. They were 17. They went on to spend more than four decades together — building a family, travelling the world, and sharing a life full of love and laughter. In the spring of 2021, John began to sense something wasn’t right.

That’s why each year; Mary Anne hosts her very own “Open Room.” She decorates her space with lights and garland, sets out holiday treats, and invites friends old and new to stop by for cheer, conversation, and laughter. What began as a simple idea has grown into a beautiful tradition. one that brightens not only her room, but the entire community around her. For Mary Anne, the Open Room is more than a party. It is hope in action.

Building on History, Caring for the Future WESTPHAL, NS — A proud day for care and community in Nova Scotia. Today, Northwood officially broke ground on its new Akoma Campus , a modern long-term care home being developed in Westphal through a partnership between Northwood , the Province of Nova Scotia , and Akoma Holdings Inc. — a local charitable organization with a long history of leadership and service within the African Nova Scotian community. Located on the historic Ak

Fall River, NS — September 12, 2025 Families and community members in Fall River celebrated today as ground was broken on a new 144-bed...