The RK’s goal for strategic planning (September 2025) will be the cornerstone for growing a sustainable organization as we transition into the new nursing home.
What’s New
The New RK, Getting Started
We’re very excited to share these pictures of the new and upcoming RK MacDonald Nursing Home’s land being cleared.
Pet Policy
The RK MacDonald Nursing Home welcomes pet visits for your loved ones. Prior to and during your visit, there are just a few things to keep in mind to get the most out of your visit.
Main Entrance Door and Visitor Access
The RK MacDonald is looking into alternative methods to keep residents with high risk of elopement safe that will increase visitors’ access to the main entrance.
Celebrating 125 Years of Congregation
In July 2025, the Sisters of St. Martha celebrated not only the Saints, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus – they also celebrated their 125th year of congregation.
Music Is My Heart
An album launch and concert was hosted in July to celebrate the release of RK Songwriters’ Circle’s album, “Music Is My Heart”.
Family Council: Recruiting New Members
The RK MacDonald’s Family Council is recruiting new members. The Council is an organized, autonomous group of family members of the residents who aim to be a collective voice for the residents via a collaborative relationship with the RK Administration.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New RK MacDonald Nursing Home
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new RK MacDonald Nursing Home took place on June 11th, 2025. Thank you to everyone who has helped bring us to this moment.
Updated Shellfish Allergy SOP
The RK MacDonald Nursing Home would like to remind visitors, staff, and residents to be mindful of those with shellfish allergies this spring and summer. Please view the updated SOP on mandatory procedures that must be followed when lobster is brought into the RK.
Updated Scent-Free Policy
The RK is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and productive workplace. We strive to eliminate the use of personal and environmental products with scents and fragrances to prevent adverse reactions among residents, staff, and visitors. Where possible, please choose to use unscented products.
Construction Start Date for the New RK MacDonald Nursing Home
Full mobilization of the new RK home will begin in the coming weeks. Preliminary work has begun on Church Street Extension.
Time Slips Creative Storytelling
This is local artist Susan Walsh, trained in Time Slips Creative Storytelling, who meets weekly with Residents in the Rhubarb Patch to create stories together.
Annual Progress Report 2024-2025
The RK’s goal for strategic planning (September 2025) will be the cornerstone for growing a sustainable organization as we transition into the new nursing home.
The New RK, Getting Started
We’re very excited to share these pictures of the new and upcoming RK MacDonald Nursing Home’s land being cleared.
Pet Policy
The RK MacDonald Nursing Home welcomes pet visits for your loved ones. Prior to and during your visit, there are just a few things to keep in mind to get the most out of your visit.
Main Entrance Door and Visitor Access
The RK MacDonald is looking into alternative methods to keep residents with high risk of elopement safe that will increase visitors’ access to the main entrance.
Annual Progress Report 2024-2025
The RK’s goal for strategic planning (September 2025) will be the cornerstone for growing a sustainable organization as we transition into the new nursing home.
The New RK, Getting Started
We’re very excited to share these pictures of the new and upcoming RK MacDonald Nursing Home’s land being cleared.
Pet Policy
The RK MacDonald Nursing Home welcomes pet visits for your loved ones. Prior to and during your visit, there are just a few things to keep in mind to get the most out of your visit.