The New RK

The Government of Nova Scotia has taken a significant step toward enhancing the quality of life for long-term care residents in Antigonish by committing to developing a new R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home (RK). The new RK will be a state-of-the-art nursing home that meets the current long-term care facility requirements.

Located on a 13-acre lot on Church Street Extension, adjacent to the West River, the new RK will be a beautiful, modern facility with ample parking and lots of green space. Construction is expected to begin in late 2024, with the facility opening in early 2027.
The new home will feature 144 beautiful resident rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom. The space will be easy to navigate and will provide views of nature and easy access to outdoor spaces, including the gardens. It will be a bright, climate-controlled environment designed to accommodate clusters of people living in smaller groups. The facility’s features will ensure an appealing and inviting space that families, volunteers, and community members want to visit.

The current RK Nursing Home has been a vibrant part of the Antigonish community since its opening in 1958. The new facility and location will ensure the RK remains a valuable part of the community while enhancing residents’ ability to live full and abundant lives.

The new RK is a significant milestone for Antigonish, contributing to the region’s continued growth. This development coincides with other exciting projects in the area, including a new active transportation corridor, further expanding the community’s appeal and connectivity.

About the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home provides loving and dignified care to seniors in Antigonish. We empower individuals to live full and abundant lives through our core values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety, and we strive to create a vibrant and supportive community.

Contact

Terry MacIntyre, CEO
902-863-2578 ext. 232
Terry.MacIntyre@rkmacdonald.ca