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Sod Turning for New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home
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- Published: Monday, 17 November 2025 14:25
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Sod Turning for New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home
New Glasgow, NS, November 17, 2025. The sod was turned today for the construction of the New Glasgow
Long-Term Care Home, marking a significant milestone for seniors’ care in the community. The new 144-resident room home will be located at 640 Little Harbour Road and will replace the aging Glen Haven Manor with a modern, resident-centered home designed to meet the evolving needs of Nova Scotia’s seniors.
Premier Tim Houston, Mayor Nancy Dicks, Glen Haven Manor Board Chair Jocelyn Dorrington, and Marcus Stephenson, CEO of High-Crest Enterprises, joined MLA Danny MacGillivray, Glen Haven staff and residents, town employees, and community members to celebrate this important occasion.
A joint venture between the Province of Nova Scotia and the Town of New Glasgow, the project represents years of planning, collaboration, and shared commitment to ensuring seniors can access high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Construction of the New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home is expected to begin early winter 2025, with completion anticipated in late 2028.
Designed to foster comfort, dignity, and connection, the new home will feature smaller, self-contained households, each with its own dining, living, and activity spaces, along with private rooms and washrooms for every resident. Additional amenities will include community gathering areas, a hair salon, a wellness and rehabilitation space, and secure outdoor courtyards that encourage recreation and engagement.
The new Long-Term care home will be owned by the Town of New Glasgow, following a transition in ownership from the current structure of four municipal owners in the municipal home corporation of Glen Haven Manor Corporation. The Towns of Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville made the decision to conclude their stewardship of the provincial funding for seniors’ care and their ownership role in 2022 when the replacement of Glen Haven was announced by the Province of Nova Scotia. The transition will be completed in collaboration with the current municipal owners and reflective of a shared commitment to ensuring continuity of high-quality care and a smooth path forward for residents and staff of Glen Haven Manor.
The project is being managed by High-Crest Enterprises, an experienced and trusted long-term care provider that will oversee construction and manage operations once the new home opens.
Once complete, the New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home will stand as a cornerstone of compassionate, community-based care for seniors in our region.
Quote from Nova Scotia Premier, Tim Houston
“Today's groundbreaking marks the start of construction and an exciting milestone for Pictou County. I know that residents and families are looking forward to a brand-new Glen Haven Manor. This new facility will be a comfortable place for people to call home, with private rooms and modern spaces. It will be a welcome addition to the community and is one of three new and replacement homes planned for the county.
Quote from Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care, Minister Barbara Adams
“Homes like the new Glen Haven Manor are designed to be a comfortable, caring spaces where seniors can live with dignity and privacy. This new facility will be a place for families and residents to enjoy time and will be a modern workplace for the Glen Haven team. It is one of more than 50 new and replacement homes being built in our province that will meet the care needs of our seniors for generations to come.”
Quote from New Glasgow Mayor, Nancy Dicks
“Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of construction, but it also represents a renewed commitment to compassionate care. It reflects our shared belief in the importance of quality long-term care within our community, care that supports families, upholds dignity, and ensures residents enjoy the quality of life they deserve.”
Quote from Glen Haven Manor Corporation Chairperson, Jocelyn Dorrington:
“As we embark on the replacement of Glen Haven Manor and the development of the New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home, I also wish to recognize the Towns of Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville for their many years of partnership and stewardship of provincial funding for the Glen Haven Manor. Their dedication and collaboration have been instrumental in shaping the quality of long-term care in our region for decades. While they have chosen not to be owners in this new development, their legacy and contributions will always be an important part of Glen Haven Manor’s history and of the compassionate care that continues to define our community.”
Quote from High Crest CEO, Marcus Stephenson
"Today’s ground-breaking marks an important milestone for seniors, families, and the entire Pictou County community. High-Crest is proud to partner with Glen Haven Manor Corporation and the Town of New Glasgow to help bring this long-awaited replacement facility to life. This project represents a shared commitment to dignity, comfort, and high-quality long-term care for current and future generations. We are honoured to contribute our expertise and stewardship to support a modern home that truly reflects the needs of residents and the community.”
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Media Contact:
Emma Proudfoot
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Town of New Glasgow
(902)759-9782