Northwood Homecare Ltd
42Limited130 Eileen Stubbs Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 2C4, Canada
2.4(8 reviews)Last updated September 2026
About This Community
Northwood Care is the largest continuing care not-for-profit organization in eastern Canada, providing senior healthcare services since 1962. They offer retirement living, long-term care, home care, assisted living, and adult day programs.
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Northwood Care has been serving seniors in the Maritimes for 63 years as a leading not-for-profit continuing care organization. They employ over 2,500 healthcare staff and serve 7,000+ families daily.
The organization operates multiple campuses across Nova Scotia and provides care services ranging from independent retirement living to long-term care and home care support.
Northwood is recognized for innovation and research in the continuing care sector, with a 50-year legacy of pioneering new approaches. They employ approximately 2,500 healthcare staff and provide affordable housing for 450+ tenants.
The organization is guided by six pillars: advocacy, research, innovation, community, diversity, and loving care.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Northwood Homecare Ltd
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors who want to remain in their own home with extra support
- Seniors who need higher-acuity or 24-hour nursing care
Consider Alternatives For
- Those who need 24-hour, facility-based supervision
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Key Features
- Not-for-profit
- Recognized as Canada's top employer
- Innovation and research focused
- Multiple campuses across Nova Scotia
Google Reviews
2.4
8 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Kathleen Steeves
2 years ago · via Google
Northwood Home Care services are excellent,they are very well trained in their customer service skills and have great experience with seniors care and sensitives. They have been very supportive and helpful over this past year and I’m very pleased with my results and experiences.Some have not been easy but we have gotten through in a very good team approach.
Draig 1962
2 years ago · via Google
Don't put your family in Northwood Halifax, the mice come out at night it's awful..
Summary of Google Reviews
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Northwood Homecare Ltd holds a 2.4-star rating across 8 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
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
Confidence Score
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Our 100-point confidence rating
Senior Care Path gives Northwood Homecare Ltd an SCP Confidence Score of 42/100 (Limited), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Established
- 1962
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Location
130 Eileen Stubbs Ave, Dartmouth, NS B3B 2C4, Canada, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 2C4
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