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.

Join us October 22 as we celebrate extraordinary people, community leadership and a shared commitment to helping Nova Scotians live more.

We're wrapping up National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) where we celebrated the people who give their time, compassion, and care to others, and at Northwood, that impact is felt in the moments that matter most. Every day, across our communities, volunteers help create connection, comfort, and a true sense of belonging. It might look like a shared conversation, a walk, a game, or simply sitting together. These small moments have a lasting impact!

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.

Family members, friends, staff, residents, and community supporters gathered at Northwood recently to celebrate the official renaming of its main activities space as The Joyce Bond Centre, honouring the extraordinary life and legacy of longtime volunteer Joyce Bond.

Spotlighting Northwood’s Continuing Care Workers October marks Continuing Care Month, an opportunity to recognize the vital contributions of those who provide care, comfort, and support each day. At Northwood, Continuing Care Workers play an essential role in ensuring the well-being of our residents and clients. Throughout this month, we will highlight members of our team through a series of spotlights, sharing their experiences, interests, and reflections on what they value

Last Thursday, we proudly celebrated the incredible dedication of 192 employees at our Halifax Campus who have reached milestone anniversaries ranging from 10 to 45 years of service. Each of these individuals has played an essential role in making Northwood the caring, innovative and community focused organization it is today. The evening was filled with pride, gratitude and heartfelt appreciation as we recognized the lasting impact of our team members. This year also marke

Spotlighting Northwood’s Continuing Care Workers October marks Continuing Care Month, an opportunity to recognize the vital contributions of those who provide care, comfort, and support each day. At Northwood, Continuing Care Workers play an essential role in ensuring the well-being of our residents and clients. Throughout this month, we will highlight members of our team through a series of spotlights, sharing their experiences, interests, and reflections on what they value

Spotlighting Northwood’s Continuing Care Workers October marks Continuing Care Month, an opportunity to recognize the vital contributions of those who provide care, comfort, and support each day. At Northwood, Continuing Care Workers play an essential role in ensuring the well-being of our residents and clients. Throughout this month, we will highlight members of our team through a series of spotlights, sharing their experiences, interests, and reflections on what they value

Today we celebrate something truly special, the people who remind us of what excellence looks like in action. Those who see a better way, care enough to make it happen, and lift others along the way. Congratulations to this year’s Safety and Quality Award recipients: Northwood Campus: Quality Improvement Award: Danielle Dyke Safety Excellence Award: Nina Logan Their leadership and diligence have had a significant impact on maintaining a safe environment for both tenants and s