Bissett Court
54DevelopingPart of Shannex.
74 Chameau Cres, Dartmouth, NS B2W 0H5, Canada
5.0(5 reviews)Last updated September 2026
About This Community
Bissett Court is a nursing home located in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, housing 50 residents in four distinct households with nursing stations and secure courtyards.
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Bissett Court is a Shannex nursing home located on Chameau Crescent in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia.
It accommodates 50 residents across four distinct households, each with its own nursing station, kitchen servery, and bright common spaces including living, dining, and activity rooms. The facility features secure courtyards accessible from each living room.
The home offers fully furnished, private rooms with private washrooms and 24-hour nursing staff. Services include individualized care planning, an interdisciplinary health care team, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietician services, and palliative care.
The facility emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness through recreation and leisure programs, including horticultural activities, community events, and intergenerational programming.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Bissett Court
Pricing
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A starting price usually covers the suite, meals, housekeeping and activities. Care is added on top as needs grow, so ask for an all-in quote in writing.
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- 2You pick the homes you'd like, and your name is added to each home's waiting list.
- 3When a bed opens and you're next in line, the home offers it to you.
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors with complex medical needs who require 24-hour nursing care
Consider Alternatives For
- Active or largely independent seniors
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Care Services
- 24-hour nursing staff
- Individualized assessment and care planning
- Professional interdisciplinary health care team
- Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Dietician
- Palliative approach to care
- Pain and symptom management
- Spiritual services
- Hairdressing/barber services
Languages Supported
- English
Amenities
- Fully furnished rooms with private washroom
- Private wheelchair accessible rooms
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Housekeeping and laundry service
- Telephone and cable service
- Secure courtyards
- Living room
- Dining room
- Activity rooms
- Kitchen servery
Key Features
- 50-bed facility
- Four distinct households
- Secure courtyards
- ISO 50001 certified
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Google Reviews
5.0
5 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Norman Wiegers
3 years ago · via Google
Incrediblely warm, friendly assisted living facility. My father inlaw has found an incredible forever home.
Jonathan Ferguson
3 years ago · via Google
The staff at Bissett Court are nothing short of incredible. It is clear that they get to know the residents they care for well, and take their well-being seriously. They’ve taken wonderful care of my grandmother who has lived there for over four years now. We are incredibly thankful for their professionalism and care. Thank you Bissett Court!!!
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Bissett Court holds an excellent 5.0-star rating across 5 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and warm, welcoming community.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Warm, welcoming community
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Senior Care Path gives Bissett Court an SCP Confidence Score of 54/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Languages spoken
- English
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Licenses & Registration
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Location
74 Chameau Cres, Dartmouth, NS B2W 0H5, Canada, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2W 0H5
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