What’s New

Please see the following update regarding our visitation restrictions. You will notice that there is an updated email address and phone number in order to book Indoor visits.

Changes in policy due to concerns pertaining to the additional COVID-19 restrictions being  applied to Halifax, Hants and Lunenburg Counties.

Dr.Strang made an announcement regarding LTC visitation in Nova Scotia. We will be implementing the following visitation effective Monday, Dec. 21st

Yesterday Dr Strang announced that Designated Care Providers (DCPs) will be reduced to one (1) person in LTC facilities from two (2).

Public Health has confirmed we are into the second wave of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia.

Dr. Strang made some changes to LTC restrictions today during the press conference at 1:30pm.

Dr. Strang made some changes to LTC restrictions today during the press conference at 1:30pm.

I am reaching out today to remind everyone in the R.K. Community that we need to practice Public Health measures and follow visitation rules strictly.

Residents are now able to go offsite and spend time in family homes.

Prior to all visits, visitors must be screened using the provincial screening tool.

As you are aware, another announcement was made Tuesday regarding visitation in Long Term Care facilities in Nova Scotia.

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.

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.