What’s New

We are pleased to share a project update about the LTC Digital Transformation (also known as the interRAI Project). The goal of this project is to implement an assessment that will identify a resident’s needs and can be used to develop more effective care plans and interventions leading to improved resident care and health outcomes.

The past year has certainly thrown us a few curves; COVID made its presence felt, we braved several storms and staffing was a challenge. Yet, our quality indicators are all very positive and I feel the root of our success lies in our everyday commitment in role modelling our core values!

This is the 25th year that our “Lights of Love” Christmas tree will be lit to honour individuals in whose name donations have been made. Those honoured do not have to be residents of the R.K.

As you are likely aware, the Nova Scotia Government is recommending further loosening of COVID management guidelines for long term care facilities.

Due to an outbreak of COVID-19, all care areas in the Home are closed to all visitation effective June 2, 2022 until further notice.

Maple ridge/Bramble berry is closed to all visitation effective May 29, 2022 until further notice.

We are pleased to announce that Martha’s Place will open for general visitation effective today, Thursday May 12th at 11am.

Please note, in the event COVID does make its presence known in the Home, we are all vaccinated, we have an excellent staff and we have immediate access to our Government partners. Trusting our safety measures, it’s time to take the next step.

Today we announce Phase 2 of our visitation program. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Dear Families, On behalf of our Senior Leadership team and all our staff, I offer a most sincere thank you and wish to express how much we appreciate your support and understanding during these difficult times. No matter where we turn in life there are risks, we know...

On behalf of the Senior Leader Team at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home it is our pleasure to welcome Miles Tompkins who has joined our team in a Term position as Physiotherapist on Monday January 24, 2022.  We look forward to Miles insights, contributions and feedback...

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.

On September 25th, 2025, the RK MacDonald Nursing Home Corporation hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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.