Thursday, May 29, 2025
The Province of Nova Scotia announced that seniors now have more access to long-term care with 144 new, modern single rooms opening early at Moody Hall in Bedford.
Originally slated to open this summer, the first 72 residents moved into the Shannex-operated long-term care home in November with the opening of the first of two wings. Another 72 residents started moving in on April 22 when the home’s second wing opened.
“We are building more long-term care spaces in our province than ever before. We committed to creating 5,700 new and improved spaces, and we’re making steady progress with the new Moody Hall facility opening ahead of schedule,” said Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. “This new home has modern, single rooms that provide more Nova Scotians the dedicated long-term care they need in private, comfortable spaces. New long-term care homes like these will help meet the needs of our seniors for generations.”
Along with single living spaces and private washrooms, the home has six separate “neighbourhoods,” each with 24 residents. Each neighbourhood also has a common area, dining room, living room and activity spaces. The home has a main street area with a hair salon, lounge area with games, and worship space. There is also a suite available for family members to use if they need to stay overnight.
“I love living here at Moody Hall. It’s my home and everyone here is just like family, my second family. The staff are friendly, concerned and do everything they can to meet my needs. They give every resident privacy and respect. It’s just like home – a modern, new home with lots of sun, windows and common spaces. Each day, we have activities like bingo, trivia, exercise classes and more on every floor,” said Linda Slaunwhite, resident, Moody Hall.
Moody Hall is the fourth of more than 50 new and replacement long-term care homes being built in the province to open, and the first in Halifax Regional Municipality. The others are Villa Acadienne in Meteghan, Kiknu Long-Term Care Home in Eskasoni and Mahone Bay Nursing Home.
Building and improving long-term care rooms is part of Action for Health, the Province’s strategic plan to improve healthcare.
“This is the first of four new long-term care homes we’ll deliver over the next 18 months, and we’re honoured to be part of increasing living options for older adults in the province. These communities will set a new standard with modern design and innovative use of space and technology, but what is most important is the exceptional team who will provide compassionate, quality care for every resident who calls Moody Hall home,” said Jason Shannon, president, Shannex, owner/operator of Moody Hall.
Featured image: Moody Hall resident Linda Slaunwhite is seen outside the home’s main entrance in April. (Province of Nova Scotia)
