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Gem Health Care Group Communities in Canada
Gem Health Care Group runs seniors' communities in Nova Scotia, with residences in Dartmouth, Halifax, and Hammonds Plains. Its communities carry their own local names and offer both retirement living and long-term care.
A brand is a useful starting filter, not a guarantee that any singlecommunity fits your situation. Two Gem Health Care Group addresses in the same province can differ in the care they offer, their pricing, and their wait times. The table below shows every location we have verified, with its city, care levels, and Confidence Score, so you can compare them against each other. Updated September 2026.
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41/100
Average SCP Confidence Score
across all 8 Gem Health Care Group communities we list.
8
Communities
in 1 province, all on one page.
4.0
Average Google rating
from 67 resident and family reviews.
All 8 Gem Health Care Group communities
Every location grouped by province and ranked by Confidence Score. Select a community to see reviews, pricing, amenities, and verified contact details.
Nova Scotia(8)
| Community | City | Care levels | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Long Term Care Centre | Hammonds Plains | RetirementLong-term care | 5.0(4) | 48 · Developing |
| Gem | Halifax | RetirementAssisted livingLong-term care | 5.0(2) | 48 · Developing |
| Haven Manor Inc | Halifax | RetirementLong-term care | 5.0(2) | 48 · Developing |
| Admiral Long Term Care Centre | Dartmouth | RetirementLong-term care | 3.6(16) | 36 · Limited |
| Melville Gardens | Halifax | RetirementLong-term care | 2.9(16) | 36 · Limited |
| Melville Lodge | Halifax | RetirementLong-term care | 2.7(14) | 36 · Limited |
| GEM Health Care Group Ltd. | Halifax | RetirementAssisted livingLong-term care | 3.5(11) | 36 · Limited |
| Oxford Manor Home for Special Care | Halifax | RetirementLong-term care | 4.0(2) | 36 · Limited |
Care levels offered by Gem Health Care Group
Share of the 8 communities that offer each care level. Not every location offers every level, so confirm against the specific community.
- Retirement100%
- Assisted living25%
- Long-term care100%
Our methodology
How we score every Gem Health Care Group community
We score each community independently on our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
- A strong Google rating and a real volume of verified reviews
- Transparent, published pricing
- Documented care services and amenities
- Confirmed contact details, licensing, and independent verification
How Gem Health Care Group communities are rated
Google star ratings across 8 communities.
- 4.5 and up3
- 4.0 to 4.41
- 3.5 to 3.92
- Under 3.52
Confidence Score range
How the 8 communities fall across our trust tiers.
- High0 communities
- Good0 communities
- Developing3 communities
- Limited5 communities
What families should know about Gem Health Care Group
Gem's residences range from retirement homes for people who mostly manage on their own to long-term care for those who need more hands-on support. Because each community goes by its own name and offers different levels of care, the specific residence matters more than the group behind it.
When you tour, ask about care levels, suite options, and what's included, along with pricing and current availability. The Confidence Score and reviews are a helpful way to compare one community to another.
What families are saying about Gem Health Care Group
A 4.0 star average across 67 Google reviews of 8 communities. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Both my parents had to go into care and we were lucky enough to get them into The Admiral. My mom passed way yesterday after a long battle with dementia. My dad passed a few years ago. The staff were incredibly caring and looked after all...”
“Beautiful facility. Very clean. Nice rooms with private bathrooms.”
“DEFINITELY one of the best-run group homes in the city - for folks who would have a hard time making it on their own. The owners really care about their charges, and take their responsibilities seriously: its not all "anything for a...”
“Very attentive to my mother’s needs. Very communicative. Clean. Very proactive. And kind”
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Gem Health Care cost?
- Cost depends on the community, the suite your parent chooses, and the level of care they need. Gem shares pricing on request. Retirement living and long-term care are priced differently, so it's worth asking each residence for specifics.
- Where does Gem Health Care operate?
- Gem Health Care Group operates in Nova Scotia, with communities in Dartmouth, Halifax, and Hammonds Plains. Call ahead to check availability at the residence closest to your family.
- How do the communities and care levels differ?
- Because communities carry their own names and mix retirement and long-term care, what's offered can differ from one to the next. Ask each residence which care levels they provide and how they support residents whose needs increase over time.
- How many Gem Health Care Group communities are there in Canada?
- Senior Care Path lists 8 Gem Health Care Group communities, across Nova Scotia (8). The count updates as communities are added or verified, so the table above is always current.
- Where are Gem Health Care Group communities located?
- We list Gem Health Care Group communities in Nova Scotia. The roll-up table above groups every location by province and city, so you can find the ones near you.
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