Nursing home wait list hits record high — and is now holding up 500 hospital beds

The number of New Brunswick seniors waiting to get into a nursing home has reached a record high, and nearly 500 of the people on that list are waiting in hospital beds that could be used for acute care, according to a seniors' advocate.

N.B.'s plan to get more hospital patients into long-term care long overdue, say operators

Special care home operators say a plan by the province to move hospital patients into long-term care facilities faster is a welcome move, but long overdue.

Special care homes want to be part of solution for hundreds of homeless people

Special care homes have vacant rooms and want to help those in need of supportive housing this winter

Shift - NB with Vanessa Vander Valk

Wages are going up for those who work in special care homes in the province - to $19 an hour. It's a good start, but not as high as some advocates were hoping for. We speak to Jan Seely, president of the New Brunswick Special Care Home Association.

New Brunswick spending close to $50 million towards special care wages

The New Brunswick government is committing close to $50 million to increase wages for the people who work with a portion of the province's vulnerable population.

Advocate launches major review of N.B.'s long-term-care sector

Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick’s child, youth and seniors’ advocate, wants to examine the shortage of workers, how the sector is governed, and why so many seniors are waiting in hospitals while vacancies exist. (Jacques Poitras/CBC)

Seniors advocate Kelly Lamrock calls for changes to long-term care

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/1.7142895

NBSCHA/AFSSNB Bulletin d'information janvier-février 2025 Francais

https://mailchi.mp/6c682035608a/bulletin-lassociation-des-foyers-de-soins-speciaux-du-nb-bulletin-de-janvierfvrier-2025?e=65cbc5b609

NBSCHA/AFSSNB January-February 2025 Newsletter - English

https://mailchi.mp/0fe6f8e41fa6/newsletter-new-brunswick-special-care-home-association-january-february-2025?e=65cbc5b609

Launch of our special care home video series

New group says government action needed on crisis in long-term care sector

Three organizations that represent home support agencies, special care homes and nursing homes in New Brunswick have formed the Long-term Care Alliance

New Brunswick long-term care sector announces new partnership

April 7, 2025 Leaders in New Brunswick’s long-term care sector have announced a new partnership, with hopes of convincing government to create a new department to tackle issues in care homes across the province.

New alliance formed to tackle long-term care crisis in N.B.

Three long-term care organizations in New Brunswick have joined forces to address growing challenges in the sector.

A new alliance for the nursing home and home care sector

The three main associations that oversee nursing homes and home care in New Brunswick are joining forces to unite their voices with the government.

Long-term care must be part of election, says alliance

The Canadian Alliance for Long-Term Care is calling on federal politicians to make long-term care a priority.

Celebrating NB Special Care Home Week August 18-25/25 / Célébration de la Semaine des foyers de soins spéciaux du Nouveau-Brunswick, du 18 au 25 août 2025

Annual General Meeting and Conference Oct 26 - 27/25 Moncton

This event is open to all operators of special care homes and their staff. If you are interested in becoming an operator or are new to the sector this will be especially helpful for you. Don't miss out!!