Expansion of Nursing Home Without Walls program

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Department of Social Development

July 15, 2025

MONCTON (GNB) – The Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home, a 200-bed nursing home in Moncton, is joining the Nursing Home Without Walls program.

The program aims to address specific needs of the community by offering services to older adults who wish to remain in their own homes. These may include in-person social visits, assistance in accessing government programs and services, and activities designed to strengthen social connections and reduce isolation.

“The continued expansion of this program shows it is a valuable part of our progressing long-term care practices,” said Lyne Chantal Boudreau, minister responsible for seniors. “I am so thrilled to open another Nursing Home Without Walls program in Moncton because I feel it’s so important we make sure New Brunswick seniors have the option to stay safely living in their home, knowing they can access quality support if they need it.”

Services offered through this location will include:

• educational sessions

• access to information and support services

• wellness check-ins

• support for caregivers

• transportation

There are 27 Nursing Home Without Walls sites in the province. This initiative began in New Brunswick and has gotten national attention, with nursing homes across the country expressing interest in adopting a similar approach.

“Atlantic Baptist Housing is committed to the growth of the Nursing Home Without Walls program,” said Victor Shea, CEO of Atlantic Baptist Housing, which operates the nursing home. “We’re proud to have the Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home join this initiative, which has proven to facilitate our mission of adding life to years by helping older adults stay safe, feel cherished and remain connected within their communities.”

More information about the program is available online.

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