Cove Services

320 Alexandra Street
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Canada B1S 2G1

Tel: 902-539-5267
Fax: 902-539-7565

Email:
dmacneil@coveguesthome.com

Medical - we encourage you to engage the Doctor of your choice. In keeping with the Cove's preventative and rehabilitative program, and your doctor will be responsible for all your medical services.

Nursing - These services are provided by a qualified staff of registered nurses, licenced practical nurses and provincially certified personal care workers.

Dietary - The dietary department is responsible for providing all meals and between meal nourishment. A part time registered dietitian is on staff to ensure that all nutritional requirements are met. And our meals taste good too!

Activities - Activities are designed to stimulate the resident's social, psychological, and physical capabilities. This department coordinates recreational and community events. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Laundry/Housekeeping - The Cove provides full service for both areas. Fabrics should be designed for commercial laundry and clothing should be relatively care free and comfortable. Clothes that are dry clean only are not recommended. Assisted Living The Cove seamstress will label your clothes for 15 cents an item.

Chaplaincy - The Board has established a full-time Chaplain's position for the Cove. The role of the Chaplain is to promote a ministry presence to all concerned Residents, their families and the staff.

Pastoral Care - With a rotation to serve all denominations, religious services are offered every Thursday and Friday and on special occasions throughout the year.

Occupational and Physiotherapy - A physiotherapist is provided on a part-time basis to assist the staff in administering the program.

Hairdresser - This service is available Monday through Friday 9:00 until 4:00. The salon is off of the reception area on the main floor.

Resident's Council - The council is elected by the residents and meets on a Monthly basis regarding Cove Policies, residents' concerns and preferences.

The Director of Activities acts as recording secretary and is a liaison between the Residents and the administration.

 

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