A New Home for Our Seniors: Construction Begins on Fall River’s Modern Long-Term Care Facility

Fall River, NS — September 12, 2025

Families and community members in Fall River celebrated today as ground was broken on a new 144-bed long-term care facility — a milestone that reflects the Province of Nova Scotia and Northwood’s shared commitment to strengthening seniors’ care.

The new home will feature spacious rooms and thoughtful outdoor areas, designed to provide comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging for residents and staff alike. It promises safer, more modern, and more compassionate care for seniors close to home.

Importantly, the facility has been carefully planned with the community in mind. Professionally engineered sewage and stormwater systems will protect local waterways, a traffic study has guided road access improvements, and the building incorporates wildfire-resilient design features to enhance safety for residents and neighbours.

“This facility is more than bricks and mortar — it is a promise to our community,” said Charbel Daniel, CEO of Northwood. “It represents hope, dignity, and connection for seniors and families in Fall River and beyond. We are proud to take this step together with government, staff, and our partners to ensure that care remains strong for generations to come.”

“I am thrilled to celebrate this important milestone with the Northwood team. When it opens, this new facility will provide a comfortable home for 144 seniors in need of long-term care in the Fall River area, as well as a modern workplace for staff. This is part of our work to build and replace 5,700 single rooms to meet the growing care needs of Nova Scotians as they age,” said Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care.

“This new long-term care home is being built with the people of Fall River in mind, not only the seniors who will live here, but also their families, neighbours, and the staff who will care for them. It will stand as a place that strengthens community connections while giving residents the dignity and comfort they deserve,” said Brian Wong, MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank.

Construction of the new facility is part of the government’s provincewide commitment to expand and modernize more than 5,700 long-term care spaces across Nova Scotia.

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About Northwood

Established in 1962, Northwood is Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, providing leadership in long-term care, home care, and senior living. With a legacy of innovation and compassion, Northwood supports thousands of Nova Scotians to live more.

Quick Facts — Northwood at a Glance

• Founded in 1962, Northwood was born out of a grassroots movement to advocate for seniors in the Halifax area and has grown into the largest not-for-profit continuing-care organization in Atlantic Canada.

• Trusted for more than six decades, Northwood provides a full continuum of senior services—

retirement living, long-term care, home care, adult day programs, assisted living, and even a Career College.

• With over 2,500 health-care staff, Northwood supports upwards of 7,000 families every day and houses more than 450 affordable housing tenants.

• Guided by its six core values—advocacy, research, innovation, community, diversity, and loving care—Northwood aims to be more than a care provider; it's a home where people flourish in dignity, belonging, and choice.

• Northwood is consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top employers and best-run organizations, reflecting the strength of its leadership and commitment to quality care.

Media Contact:

Callie Gallant

Director of Marketing & Communications

902-399-4963

callie.gallant@nwood.ns.ca