What’s New

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.

An album launch and concert was hosted in July to celebrate the release of RK Songwriters’ Circle’s album, “Music Is My Heart”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The RK Family Council will be hosting a meeting with guest speaker Joanne MacKenzie.

The Resident & Family Satisfaction Surveys were carried out in November / December of 2024.

The guest speaker will be Joanne MacKenzie. Family & friends are welcome to attend – please consider joining our Family Council.

The guest speaker will be Joanne MacKenzie. Family & friends are welcome to attend – please consider joining our Family Council.

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.

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.

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.

This campaign highlights the commitment of continuing care employees to promoting the happiness, health, wellbeing, and independence of their clients.

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 Council is recruiting new members and asks that if wish to join the Council or wish to receive information about the role of the Council, please contact us!

Fifteen staff members were celebrated with one having served 45 years, five celebrating twenty-five years and three twenty-years.

As we move forward from 2023 into 2024, on behalf of the Board of Directors, we welcome you to our AGM for the fiscal year ending March 2024.

You are invited to attend the R.K. MacDonald AGM on June 27th, 2024 at 5:30 pm in the RK Chapel