Special Care Homes (Nursing Homes)

A special-care home is a facility that provides institutional long term care services to meet the needs of individuals usually having heavy care needs, that cannot appropriately be met in the community through home/community based services. Special-care homes are sometimes referred to as nursing homes.

Special-care homes may also provide support to family care providers through respite care and adult day programs.

Special care homes are designated by the Minister under The Regional Health Services Act. Regional Health Authorities may operate a special-care home directly or through an affiliation contract.