Maplestone Enhanced Care
42LimitedPart of Shannex.
245 Main Ave, Halifax, NS B3M 1B7, Canada
3.9(11 reviews)Last updated September 2026
About This Community
Maplestone Enhanced Care is a nursing home in Halifax designed with open and spacious neighbourhoods that provides long-term care for 87 residents. It operates as a Collaborative Learning Centre in partnership with Dalhousie University.
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Maplestone Enhanced Care is a nursing home home to 87 residents, designed with open and spacious neighbourhoods to create a warm, homey atmosphere. Each neighbourhood features comfortable living, dining and activity rooms, a kitchen servery, and a nursing station.
The facility includes comfortable furniture, fireplaces, well-appointed rooms, and a fully enclosed private courtyard for residents to enjoy fresh air and sunshine.
Shannex and Dalhousie University's Department of Family Medicine and Faculty of Health Professions have established a formal partnership to make Maplestone the first academic nursing home in Atlantic Canada, known as the Collaborative Learning Centre (CLC).
Residents benefit from having students of various health-related professions in the facility, which improves care planning and allows health practitioners to develop a collaborative, team approach to care.
The facility offers 24-hour nursing care, services from occupational therapists and physiotherapists, dietician support, and a palliative approach to care.
Residents enjoy wellness programs, recreation and leisure activities including musical entertainment, garden activities, and intergenerational programs. The facility has received ISO 50001 certification for energy efficiency and sustainability.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Maplestone Enhanced Care
Pricing
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Accommodation options
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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
- Occupational therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Dietician
- Hairdressing and barber services
- Palliative care approach
- Pain and symptom management
- Spiritual services
- Individualized care planning
Languages Supported
- English
Amenities
- Fully furnished rooms with private and semi-private washrooms
- Wheelchair accessible rooms
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Housekeeping and laundry service
- Telephone and cable service
- Dining room
- Activity rooms
- Enclosed courtyard
- Fireplace
Key Features
- Collaborative Learning Centre partnership with Dalhousie University
- First academic nursing home in Atlantic Canada
- ISO 50001 certified for energy efficiency
- Pet visits
- Wellness programs
- Recreation and leisure programs
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Google Reviews
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11 Google reviews
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from Maplestone Enhanced Care's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
Maplestone Enhanced Care holds a 3.9-star rating across 11 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and warm, welcoming community.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Warm, welcoming community
- Responsive, helpful communication
Most recent reviews
Mandar Pandit
2 months ago · via Google
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing place with great people, welcoming staff, and excellent management.
Grant Koehler
5 months ago · via Google
Staff attentive and friendly. Drs will listen to your concerns. Wife been there 1 month and happy with care so far
Sanjay Sharma
10 months ago · via Google
Nice place for elderly care. Staff is perfect, friendly and helpful.
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
Confidence Score
Limited
Our 100-point confidence rating
Senior Care Path gives Maplestone Enhanced Care an SCP Confidence Score of 42/100 (Limited), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Languages spoken
- English
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Location
245 Main Ave, Halifax, NS B3M 1B7, Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 1B7
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