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.
What’s New
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.
RK Family Council Meeting
The RK Family Council will be hosting a meeting with guest speaker Joanne MacKenzie.
2024 Resident & Family Satisfaction Survey Results
The Resident & Family Satisfaction Surveys were carried out in November / December of 2024.
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.
Lights of Love: Postal Strike Update
As a result of the Canada Post strike, we would appreciate if donations can be dropped off at the RK to ensure donors are acknowledged during the December 8th Lights of Love celebration.
Our Core Values
This morning we’re revisiting our Core Values Video which reminds us of the importance of living our Core Values each and every day in support of our mission and vision.
Compassion in Action: Enriching the lives of Nova Scotians
This campaign highlights the commitment of continuing care employees to promoting the happiness, health, wellbeing, and independence of their clients.
Bullying in The Workplace
On September 12, 2024, the RK MacDonald wore pink to signify that bullying is unacceptable in our workplace – and that we as a community will not accept bullying.
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.
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.












