Home Care in Nova Scotia
Professional caregivers who provide assistance in the senior's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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Who Is It For?
Seniors who wish to remain in their own home but need help with personal care, household tasks, or medical support.
What to Expect
Professional caregivers visit on a scheduled or live-in basis to assist with bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship, and skilled nursing tasks.
Pricing in Canada
Home care in Canada ranges from $25 to $50/hour for personal support workers. Provincial home care programs may cover some or all costs depending on assessed needs.
Cities for Home Care in Nova Scotia
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does home care cost in Nova Scotia?
Home care in Nova Scotia ranges from $25 to $50 per hour for personal support workers. Provincial home care programs may cover some or all costs depending on assessed needs — for example, Ontario's Home and Community Care program and BC's Home Support program provide publicly funded options. Live-in care arrangements have different pricing structures.
Who is eligible for home care in Nova Scotia?
Home care is available to seniors who wish to remain in their own home but need help with personal care, household tasks, or medical support. Provincial programs require a needs assessment through your regional health authority; private home care is available to anyone. The Canadian Home Care Association (cdnhomecare.ca) provides province-by-province eligibility guides.
What services does home care include?
Home care services include personal care (bathing, dressing), meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, companionship, transportation, and skilled nursing tasks. Services can be scheduled hourly, daily, or as live-in care. According to CIHI, home care is the fastest-growing sector of the Canadian healthcare system, serving over 1.2 million Canadians annually.
