Supportive, level-one residential care facility for people living with a variety of disabilities

The quality of life of our residents is the driving factor of the dedication of New Dawn Guest Home staff. Every effort is made to plan for and attend to the physical, emotional, and social needs of the residents and to create a positive family atmosphere.

A caring, welcoming environment

A caring, welcoming environment is the hallmark of New Dawn Guest Home, a 29-bed (with one respite bed), Level One (Supportive Care), residential care facility providing personalized and professional care in a bright, comfortable setting for people with a variety of disabilities who are clients of the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services (DCS).

The quality of life of our residents is the driving factor of the dedication of New Dawn Guest Home staff. Every effort is made to plan for and attend to the physical, emotional, and social needs of the residents and to create a positive, family atmosphere.

Level of Care

In partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services, the standard of care provided by New Dawn Guest Home has resulted in exceptionally high occupancy rates.

Features

  • Wheelchair access throughout.
  • Meets or exceeds institutional standards for fire safety.
  • En suite bathrooms that are wheelchair accessible.
  • Dedicated and compassionate staff.
  • Double and single rooms (based on need).
  • All meals are provided.
  • Licensed under the department of community service.
  • Accredited with Exemplary Standings.

Services

  • 24-hour care.
  • Well-balanced meals Provided.
  • Maintenance of medical records.
  • Control and supervision of all medication.
  • Transportation to and from doctor appointments with an attendant, if required.
  • Recreational and social programs.

Family Council

Our Family Council, made up of loved ones, friends, and administration, has recently been introduced through our Accreditation process. The Council meets three times a year to receive input, discuss past success and improvements, and to ensure that our clients receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Contact Info

Michael Nearing
Administrator, New Dawn Guest Home & Home Living
902-539-2221
[email protected]

NS Department of Community Services

In order to receive our Level One (Supportive Care) services, individuals must be a client of the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services (DCS).

To find out more information on DCS and how to become a client, please visit novascotia.ca/coms.

Established 1977

New Dawn Guest Home Limited was established in 1977 when a residential care home in Whitney Pier was facing closure. New Dawn Enterprises purchased the facility to ensure that residential care would continue to be available to the community.

In 1993, residents of the Guest Home were moved to a new building in Pine Tree Park, a decommissioned military base on the outskirts of Sydney. Originally designed to meet Level Two nursing-home specifications, New Dawn Guest Home enables its staff to provide optimum care to residents in a warm and attractive setting.