ESTABLISHED IN 1962
What started as the vision of one man six decades ago has grown into the largest and most respected not-for-profit continuing care organization in eastern Canada.
OUR STORY
Northwood traces its beginning to 1962, a time when many seniors lived below the poverty line, in substandard housing. With no voice and no means to advocate for change, they often lived in isolation and loneliness. They found a champion in Edward L. Roach.
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Spurred into action by the plight of a senior he heard interviewed on the radio, Ed organized a community meeting at St Thomas Aquinas School in the south end of Halifax, where he spoke passionately about the plight of seniors and the need for affordable housing. The meeting ended with a call to action and the creation of the Halifax Senior Citizens’ Housing Corporation (HSCHC) with Ed Roach as president. Northwood was born.​
NORTHWOOD THROUGH THE YEARS
1962
1967
1976
1985
1997
2013
2019
2024
Ed Roach founds Northwood Care
Northwood Towers is opened, launching Nova Scotia's first dedicated affordable senior residences
Northwood Centre is completed, and opened by HRM Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip
Northwood launches homeware service across the province
Homecare exceeds 300,000 service hours, sets provincial standard
Northwood completes Bedford Campus build and begins Northwood Gardens construction
Northwood Place complete, expanding assisted living for seniors
Northwood Gardens complete, expanding affordable housing for seniors
LET'S GET SOCIAL
