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Phone: (902) 543-1525
77 Exibition Drive, Bridgewater, NS B4V 3K6
Who We Are
Hillside Pines is a lovely, warm home situated amongst the pines in the Town of Bridgewater on Nova Scotia’s picturesque South Shore. Our Mission and Vision sets forth the framework of our approach.
What We Offer
We believe that every Elder should be able to embrace Hillside Pines as their home. They have the right to live their lives to its fullest potential emotionally, intellectually, socially, spiritually, and culturally.
How To Apply
Admission to all Long Term Care facilities in the province of Nova Scotia is coordinated by the Provincial Department of Health and Wellness.
Occupational & Physiotherapy
We have an Occupational Therapist that visits once every two weeks who assess the Elders needs for their daily living. It is their job to recommend appropriate programs and equipment that is needed to improve the Elders ability to maintain as much independence as possible.
We have a Physiotherapist that visits once every two weeks to improve and maintain the Elders mobility. It is their job to recommend appropriate exercise programs to meet each individuals needs.
Specialized Equipment Program
The Red Cross makes specialized equipment available to the Elders such as customized walkers, wheelchairs, mattress and beds etc. Elders who have been approved for this program may have to pay a monthly fee based on their income. Equipment is returned to the Red Cross when the Elder no longer requires the item provided.
P.I.E.C.E.S.
We have a very active P.I.E.C.E.S team at Hillside Pines. The team provides a framework for understanding why people behave the way they do and what resources we have to build on to help maintain dignity and quality of life. The first three letters P-I-E represents an individual's Physical, Intellectual, and Emotional health. The C can be seen as the centrepiece or focus in care. The E-S represents the environment that an individual interacts with and then person's Social self.
Elder Council
Elder Council meetings are held monthly giving the Elders the chance to voice concerns, suggestions and make recommendations of the kind of activities they would like available. There is a council president and minutes are recorded.
