Why we’re the most trusted home care service in Halifax and Lunenburg County:
We’ve been caring for Halifax and Lunenburg County for years, providing trusted senior in-home care to the local community. Many Home Instead clients begin receiving support within 48 hours, and in some cases the same day. Many also choose to stay with us long-term, a reflection of the relationships and confidence we build with those we serve.Here’s why so many families choose us:
Skilled & Trusted Caregivers
We handpick every Care Pro for their skills, compassion, and professionalism—each one thoroughly vetted, trained, and ready to deliver exceptional care.
Flexible & Consistent Care
Need help during the day? Overnight care? Weekend coverage? We offer flexible options, on-time visits, and reliable care from Care Pros you know and trust.
Matches Made to Last
Because strong relationships lead to better care, we take time to find a Care Pro who’s the right fit—not just for the job, but for the person.
Proven Expertise
Behind every Care Pro is a team of experienced home care advisors, gerontologists, and specialists working to ensure you receive care that’s thoughtful, informed, and personal.
Customized Care Plans
Care isn’t one-size-fits-all. We partner with you to create a personalized care plan that grows and adapts as your needs change.
Unmatched Experience
Founded in 1994, Home Instead has helped older adults around the world age safely and with dignity at home, using a time-tested approach built on connection and compassion.
Read our local Google reviews
Amani
Thank you for you guys,you have the best people working there,I really loved my home care Amanpreet and Arshdeep them work hard for my mom I really appreciate that ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Suzannah S.
I am so grateful for the wonderful care my mom, Vivien, receives from Home Instead, especially from Navjot. My mom has dementia, and Nav treats her with exceptional kindness, patience, and compassion. She knows how to comfort her when she feels overwhelmed by loud noises, gently holds her hand, and helps her find quiet time in her room when she needs a break from activities. Nav also supports Mom with bathing and grooming in such a caring and respectful way, always making sure she is warm, comfortable, and looking her best. Even when Mom is reluctant, Nav encourages her with warmth and understanding. The care Nav provides goes beyond the basics, and it gives me tremendous peace of mind knowing my mom is safe, supported, and truly cared for. I deeply appreciate the kindness and dedication shown by Nav and the Home Instead Care team. Simran is also a sweet care-giver who would even visit Mom in her new place when she wasn’t working.
Richard
We had a great experience with Home Instead helping care for my wife. The caregivers were friendly, dependable, and treated her with kindness. Communication was good, and it was reassuring to know she was in good hands. We appreciated the support and would recommend Home Instead to others looking for in-home care.
Linda C.
Had hip surgery and at last minute no one to pick me up at hospital and stay overnight. Home Instead rescued me and drove me home, got meds, decifered my meds, prepped meals and tucked me in and stayed awake all night. I felt safe, looked after and so relieved that this company was out there for me!! Thank you team! You’re great! 😂🤗
Chantal B.
Home Instead was there for my mother from the first phone call. Their fast, caring, competent response during a difficult time for our family was an immeasurable help! My mother looked forward to her “girls” coming every day, and we will never forget the kind, professional help.
The care you need for the life you want.
From making a meal to helping a loved one with memory loss, our services and our approach to home care in Halifax, NS help older adults in the area age comfortably and confidently at home.
In-Home Memory Care
When someone you love is living with cognitive changes, Alzheimer's, or dementia, our Care Pros can offer compassionate, trusted memory support in the familiarity of your loved one’s own home.
Respite Care
When family caregivers need a break, our Care Pros are ready to step in, providing seamless, quality care for older adults, while giving family members a chance to rest and recharge.
24-Hour Care
When you need care day and night, we’re there. Our Care Pros provide constant, compassionate support to help older adults stay safe, comfortable, and cared for at home around the clock.
Transitional Care
After surgery or a hospitalization, our Care Pros can help you home safely, get you settled comfortably, and provide the ongoing support and medication reminders needed for a smooth recovery.
Specialized Home Care
Health challenges shouldn't mean giving up the comfort of home. Whether it's adapting to changes from Parkinson's, a new diabetes-friendly diet, or finding balance with heart disease, our local Care Professionals can help.
End-of-Life Care
Working alongside palliative care teams or independently, we offer compassionate care to help families make the most of their time together during life’s final stages.
In-Home Companion Care
Sometimes the best care is conversation and quality time. Our Care Pros provide companionship and social engagement, whether it’s playing cards, going for a walk, or sharing lunch.
All Home Care Services
Learn more about the full range of care we offer—from care for Alzheimers, Dementia, and companionship to hospital-to-home support, enhanced care, or chronic condition support.
Trusted help for everyday needs.
We know it’s the little things that often make life easier. That’s why our approach to senior care includes help with daily tasks and routines, like cooking meals, shopping, and even folding laundry.
Light Housekeeping & Meal Prep
We help with household tasks like laundry, vacuuming, and meal preparation to ensure a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.
Appointments & Errands
We offer safe accompaniment to just about anywhere around town. Have an appointment, or need groceries from the local store? We help seniors stay active and connected.
Serving Halifax, NS and the surrounding area.
Since 2003, Home Instead has been part of the community, providing quick access to top-rated home care in Halifax.
Proudly caring for communities near you:
Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, Beaverbank, Cole Harbour, Eastern Passage, Enfield, Hammonds Plains, Porter’s Lake, Hubbards, Chester, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg and Bridgewater
…to name a few.
Get started with the most trusted home care in Halifax and Lunenburg County, NS
We're here to listen and guide you through every step of the decision-making process. Our Halifax and Lunenburg County caregivers make everyday life easier, safer, and more enjoyable, helping with errands, appointments, and the activities your loved one has always treasured.
Staying connected to the Halifax and Lunenburg County community
Caregivers can help older adults stay active in your area, whether that's spending time outdoors at nearby parks such as Public Gardens, or participating in local senior programs. They can also offer safe accompaniment to errands or medical appointments at local hospitals such as QEII Health Sciences Centre or IWK Health Centre.Call Home Instead Halifax and Lunenburg County at (902) 429-2273 or request a free consultation to begin creating a personalized care plan.
Helpful FAQs
Families across Halifax Regional Municipality and Lunenburg County often contact us after something changes—a fall, hospital stay, caregiver burnout, or a decline that makes living alone more difficult. Other signs can be subtler, such as missed meals, difficulty with personal care, reduced mobility, or increasing isolation.
You don’t have to wait for a crisis. Starting earlier gives an older adult time to become comfortable with a Care Pro and establish familiar routines. Home Instead has served families in the Halifax area since 2003.
For help starting the conversation, download our What’s Next Toolkit.
Sometimes. When staffing is available, our local service team, 24-hour support line, and flexible Care Pro scheduling allow us to respond quickly.
We can arrange a care consultation, understand what support is needed, develop a customized care plan, and coordinate Care Pros so care can begin as quickly as possible.
Same-day care can be particularly helpful after a hospital discharge, fall, sudden decline, or when a family caregiver realizes a loved one can no longer safely manage alone.
We serve older adults throughout Halifax Regional Municipality and Lunenburg County, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Bridgewater, Lunenburg, Chester, Mahone Bay, and surrounding communities.
That means our team understands both urban and rural care needs. In parts of Lunenburg County, transportation, distance from healthcare services, and having family members who live elsewhere can make staying at home more challenging. Care Pros can help with transportation, groceries, meals, personal care, companionship, and other everyday needs.
Families aren’t simply matched with a Care Pro and left to manage everything themselves. Our local leadership and care team stay involved through customized care planning, Care Pro matching, regular communication, ongoing quality assurance, and 24/7 support.
Home Instead Halifax has approximately 210 Care Pros, backed by a leadership and care team with decades of combined experience in nursing, long-term care, community care, Continuing Care Assistance, caregiving, social services, care coordination, and senior care operations.
Whenever possible, we also build small, consistent care teams so clients can get to know familiar faces.
Yes. If you or a loved one has been approved for Nova Scotia’s Home Support Direct Funding Program, we can help arrange approved home support services based on assessed care needs.
The program gives eligible Nova Scotians greater choice and flexibility in arranging their home support. Home Instead provides personalized in-home care throughout Halifax Regional Municipality and Lunenburg County.
Our team works with the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia through community events, education, outreach, and relationship-building. We participate in the annual Walk for Alzheimer’s, belong to the Serving Seniors Alliance, and are involved with Caregivers Nova Scotia, including representation on its Board of Directors.
Our longstanding Be a Santa to a Senior program has also brought together local retirement communities, businesses, volunteers, community organizations, and Halifax Regional Police to provide holiday gifts and connection to older adults.
Yes. Home Instead received the Bronze Award for Business of the Year at the Halifax Business Awards in 2018 and was a Business of the Year finalist in 2020. Local ownership also received Home Instead’s 2025 Franchisee of the Year award.
Our team and Director of Service & Engagement Brittany Keough Misener have appeared on CTV Atlantic Morning Live, Global News Morning, CityNews Halifax, and The Todd Veinotte Show to discuss senior care and community initiatives.