The sod was turned Nov. 17 for the construction of the New Glasgow Long-Term Care Home.
The new 144-resident room home will be located at 640 Little Harbour Rd. and will replace the aging Glen Haven Manor with a modern, resident-centred home.
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 turned out for the occasion.
A joint venture between the province and the Town of New Glasgow, the project represents years of planning, collaboration, and shared commitment to ensuring seniors can access quality 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.
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 Corp. 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.
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.
“Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of construction and an exciting milestone for Pictou County,” Premier Tim Houston said.
“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.
“Homes like the new Glen Haven Manor are designed to be a comfortable, caring space where seniors can live with dignity and privacy,” Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams said.
“Today’s groundbreaking marks the start of construction, but it also represents a renewed commitment to compassionate care,” New Glasgow Mayor Nancy Dicks said.
“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.”
“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,” Glen Haven Manor Corp. chairperson Jocelyn Dorrington said.
“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.”
“Today’s ground-breaking marks an important milestone for seniors, families, and the entire Pictou County community,” said High-Crest CEO Marcus Stephenson.
