Whitehills
Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
Located in Hammonds Plains, Whitehills Long Term Care Centre is home to 58 residents requiring level 2 nursing care.
Our Community
Whitehills is a a state-of-the-art facility constructed under the Department of Health’s Continuing Care Initiative to reconstruct the province’s aging long term care facilities. Whitehills caters to those who require assistance in performing their activities of daily living.
Residents of Whitehills live in one of four beautifully decorated neighborhoods, where they have immediate access to a common area, kitchen, living and dining area, and spa. Each neighborhood also has access to a beautifully landscaped secure garden area where residents are able to safely enjoy the paved walking paths and raised flower beds. A hair salon, library, physiotherapy and occupational therapy exercise room, and a doctor’s clinic are also on site for the comfort and convenience of our residents and those who care for them.
Our Recreation Programs
We pride ourselves in meeting the physical, intellectual, social, vocational, emotional and spiritual needs of our clients through our recreation programs.
- Music therapy
- Garden and horticultural activities
- Community and cultural events
- Holiday celebrations
- Intergenerational programs
- Volunteer programs
- Pet Therapy visits
- Family and Resident Council
- Men’s Club
- Bus trips
To view the most recent activity calendar, please contact us.
Amenities and Services
- Fully furnished and private rooms
- Space for your own decorations to give your room a personal touch
- 24-hour emergency call system
- Housekeeping and laundry service
- Individualized assessment and care planning
- Professional interdisciplinary health care team
- Nursing staff 24-hours a day
- Dietician
- Occupational Therapists
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Assistant
- Palliative approach to care
- Spiritual services
- Hairdressing services (additional fees apply)
- Massage Therapy (additional fees apply)
- Physicians on-call 24-hours a day
- Extended Care Paramedic Services