Northwoodcare Inc
54Developing2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, NS B3K 3S5, Canada
4.3(208 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.
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Northwood Care has been the leading not-for-profit continuing care organization in the Maritimes, pioneering innovative procedures, technologies and providing dignified, affordable housing for seniors since 1962.
With 63 years of experience, they serve over 7,000 families daily through their various programs and facilities. The organization employs over 2,500 health care staff and houses over 450 affordable housing tenants.
Northwood is recognized as one of Canada's top employers and has a 50-year legacy of innovation and research in the continuing care sector, 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 Northwoodcare Inc
Pricing
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors who need supportive care within a residential community
- Seniors who need higher-acuity or 24-hour nursing care
Consider Alternatives For
- Active, fully independent seniors who don't need support
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Care Services
- Community recreation and wellness
- Adult day programs
Key Features
- Adult day programs
- Career college
- Research and innovation
- Not-for-profit
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Google Reviews
4.3
208 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Chad
a month ago · via Google
It’s a nice friendly place. I know one of the tenants and they love living there. It’s clean and well maintained, also the staff have lot of fun recreational activities for all. Needless to say it’s a very good place to spend the rest of your days there.
Francis Wiegers
a month ago · via Google
We saw a mouse run down the hall into the kitchen and then back out again.
Jaspreet kaur Khattra
3 months ago · via Google
It was my great experience with them.
Summary of Google Reviews
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Northwoodcare Inc holds a strong 4.3-star rating across 208 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and clean, well-kept spaces.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Clean, well-kept spaces
- Engaging activities and social life
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Senior Care Path gives Northwoodcare Inc an SCP Confidence Score of 54/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Established
- 1962
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Licenses & Registration
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Location
2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, NS B3K 3S5, Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3S5
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