A Rich & Vibrant Community
What’s New at The RK?
RK MacDonald Nursing Home Corporation 2025 Accomplishments
In 2025, The RK MacDonald Nursing Home Corporation had many accomplishments.
Refundable Container Program
CEO Terry MacIntyre supporting the RK Social Committee in their refundable container program.
2025 Lights of Love Campaign Celebration
On December 7th, the RK Nursing Home Foundation held a celebration in honor of the 2025 Lights of Love Fundraising Campaign in the St. Martha’s Chapel.
RK MacDonald Nursing Home Corporation 2025 Accomplishments
In 2025, The RK MacDonald Nursing Home Corporation had many accomplishments.
Refundable Container Program
CEO Terry MacIntyre supporting the RK Social Committee in their refundable container program.
RK MacDonald Nursing Home Corporation 2025 Accomplishments
In 2025, The RK MacDonald Nursing Home Corporation had many accomplishments.
The R.K. Macdonald Nursing Home
The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, fondly known as ‘The RK’ is home to 136 residents as well as several cats and birds. Our 240 full-time, part-time and casual staff and our visiting dog program complete our family. The RK is a rich and vibrant community that recognizes and appreciates the uniqueness of every person who lives and works here. This uniqueness of spirit and character drives the life plan for our residents.
Continuous Quality Improvement
- Resident and Staff Safety
- Quality Improvement Plan
The New RK MacDonald
- We’re building a new,
- state-of-the-art facility!
Resident & Staff Safety
- Planning ahead to keep
- your loved ones safe
Meeting Minutes
- From Family Council, Resident
- Council, and the RK Board

Continuous Improvement
Resident and Staff Safety
Quality Improvement Plan

The New RK MacDonald
We’re building a new,
state-of-the-art facility!

Resident & Staff Safety
Planning ahead to keep
your loved ones safe.

Meeting Minutes
From Family Council, Resident Council,
and the RK MacDonald Board.
Our home was constructed in four phases over a period of 50 years. The character and history of the original building built under the loving direction of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, combined with the modern architectural design of our cottages, provides our Home with five communities. While each community has its own unique features and flavors, staff in each community excel in providing loving, dignified and excellent care to our residents.
Life at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home
Our residents are involved in life activities from the simple daily pleasures such as that cup of tea with the morning paper, to family celebrations, to organized group activities such as being part of nature on a drive around our beautiful coastal communities or participating in town and county celebrations such as the Antigonish Highland Games Parade.
Our Monthly Events Calendar is updated the first of each month.
The New R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home
The Government of Nova Scotia has approved the development of a state-of-the-art RK MacDonald Nursing Home designed to meet the highest standards of long-term care. The new RK Nursing Home, located on Church Street Extension, will have ample access to daylight, views of nature, and be integrated with the landscape.
Construction Timeline
- Start Date: Late 2024
- Opening Date: Early 2027
The New RK, Zone 1 Construction Update
Even with the weather we’re having, the structural steel has commenced on Zone 1 for the new RK Home.Photos from Previous Lights of Love Campaigns
CCA
Onsite Work
& Learn Program
CCA, PSW, & HCA
Career Opportunities
RN & LPN
Career Opportunities







