The Arts Health Antigonish Arts Canopy project was recently recognized with an artwork unveiling. A well-attended art unveiling at R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Sept. 26, served as an appropriate time to recognize the good work done, as well as continuing efforts of,...
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Planting Memories
Resident Edgar McPhee recently chatted about his life long passion for gardening and how he is enriching the lives of other Residents.
Teepa Snow at The RK
Teepa Snow, one of the world’s leading educators on dementia, was at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, July 7, conducting a session for healthcare providers on assisting those with dementia.
Family Council Meeting
There will be a Family Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 17th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the RK MacDonald Nursing Rhubarb Patch Room.
‘A very special man’
Our celebration of a very special man was recently featured in the The Casket.
Family Council Meeting
There will be a Family Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 11th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the RK MacDonald Nursing Rhubarb Patch Room. For more information on the Family Council please click here.
R.K. residents reflect on festive season
Reflections of our Residents were recently featured in the The Casket.
A country Christmas at the R.K.
A Country Christmas at the RK MacDonald Nursing Home was recently featured in the The Casket.
Twiddle Hand-warmers for the R.K.
A donation to the RK MacDonald Nursing Home was recently featured in the The Casket.
Family Council Meeting
There will be a Family Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 14th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at the RK MacDonald Nursing Rhubarb Patch Room. For more information on the Family Council please click here.
R.K. Remembers
The RK MacDonald Nursing Home’s Remembrance Day Ceremony was recently featured in the The Casket.
Lights of Love Christmas Campaign 2016
Join us to celebrate Christmas this year by helping the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home to light up our tree with a bulb dedicated to love.
You Are Invited!
You are invited to attend the R.K. MacDonald AGM on June 27th, 2024 at 5:30 pm in the RK Chapel
CCANS Annual Conference & AGM
RK MacDonald staff were delighted to once again attend the Continuing Care Association of Nova Scotia’s (CCANS) Annual Conference and AGM at White Point Beach on June 12-14, 2024.
It’s lobster season again!
If you plan to bring any shellfish products for a resident, please contact the nursing staff on the respective floor in advance to make arrangements.
Congratulations Michelle!
With her Master’s degree in Adult Education, Michelle is poised to contribute significantly to the realization of our vision for a center of excellence, laying the groundwork for future success.
Change to Date
The guest speaker will be Joanne MacKenzie. Family & friends are welcome to attend – please consider joining our Family Council.
How can family enhance the quality of life for their loved one, who is living in long-term care?
The guest speaker will be Joanne MacKenzie. Family & friends are welcome to attend – please consider joining our Family Council.
Family and Friend Satisfaction Survey
Since we are in the midst of a Canada Post strike, we ask that you please drop off your completed survey in the main lobby of the RK.



