IMPORTANT NOTICES
Dykeland Lodge has been preparing for the impending Tropical Storm “Lee”. This is a reminder that as always, Dykeland Lodge has taken all necessary precautions to keep our Residents safe. Communication updates if needed, will be posted on Facebook, the Website and Emails to families. Stay Safe!
Our philosophy of care is Enriching Lives. This philosophy is achieved through experienced and skilled healthcare workers. We focus on providing and meeting the needs of every individual through innovative activity programs, menu design, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Here at Dykeland Lodge we are concerned with building healthy minds, healthy bodies, and healthy employees.
Late August of 2020, Dykeland Lodge, in collaboration with Bird Construction completed an innovative design model for a comprehensive Long Term Care Community, in West Hants Municipality. This community design has taken into consideration current LTC concerns, sustainability, Danish design trends and of course, follows the LTC New Build Requirements. Our team has worked with the Engineers, Architects, Designers, Ministers and Municipalities to ensure that this model can be easily manipulated from a 120-bed facility to a 96-bed facility. Our hope was to share this model with the Long-Term Care Sector as a possible solution for so many of our current issues.
The Dykeland Community Model was presented to the Province of Nova Scotia in November 2020. The community design will incorporate such features as Independent living options, Affordable Housing, Assisted Living, Disability living, and Commercial space in future phases for physician offices, community center, retail, café, and of course the main Long Term Care building.
As a team, our new building committee worked throughout the summer and fall to secure land for our future development, being gifted 23 acres from the Province. Seniors and people with disabilities are looking for more options for affordable and accessible housing in the Windsor area. That’s why the province has transferred more than 9.3 hectares (23 acres) of unused land to Dykeland Lodge.
Initiated by the Dykeland Lodge Board and the new build team, the tender process began. RFPs were distributed.
The Dykeland Build Team has engaged the project manager, Grey Cardinal Management Inc., who we will work closely with to see our Long-Term Care Facility Replacement come to life. Their Senior Leadership’s expertise has been proven by over 55 combined years of experience in the Project Management and Construction Management fields. We are well on our way into the first phases of our new Long-Term Care Replacement Facility.
Dykeland and Grey Cardinal have held sessions within the Community to keep the project process and schedule as transparent as possible, attempting to address concerns within the Community. Updates which will provide a project overview and monthly insight to schedule and project milestones is available on the Dykeland Lodge Website.
Nycum & Associates has been awarded the lead project design. Nycum sees every project as a chance to collaborate with our clients: reaching beyond bricks and mortar to create thriving, dynamic and healthy spaces. They excel in complex environments. They are in their element working closely with their clients to navigate the confluence of human processes and human dynamics in intricate multi-stakeholder settings.
In late fall of 2022, our Senior Leadership team had the incredible opportunity to attend a Danish Eldercare Tour, consisting of educational conferences and meetings with Architects and Designers, in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Tour was arranged by the Danish Trade Council, Royal Danish Consulate of Canada and was attended by a number of colleagues from Nova Scotia. This experience provided our team with state-of-the-art design and care philosophies to carry forward into our new Long Term Care Facility.
Bird's approach to doing business is grounded in respect, transparency, and collaboration. A commitment to all stakeholders – clients, consultants, trades, and community – to engage in a team approach that values people and thrives on fresh ideas and intelligent solutions.
Dykeland Lodge was asked by the province to increase bed capacity from 120 to 144 beds. A new Development Agreement was signed on May 23, 2023.
Significant progress has been achieved in the initial stages of our upcoming Long-Term Care Replacement Facility. In order to honor and preserve the First Nations heritage associated with our lands, we have collaborated with an Archaeological team to conduct a thorough assessment of the property for any artifacts or culturally significant materials. We have conducted interviews with various design teams, and we are pleased to welcome William Nycum & Associates Limited as our Design Team for the project. Additionally, we have engaged Bird Construction Group as our Construction Manager.
New facility mock-up room is ready and residents have been touring!!! They have been so excited to see just how much room they will have in their new private rooms. Our hearts are full. Families are welcome to tour as well!!!
ABOUT US
Dykeland Lodge is a fully licensed, non-profit 111- bed long-term care home located in Windsor, NS. Our home is governed by a Board of Directors, the membership of which comes from the communities associated with the resident population. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent, and valued team.
ENRICHING LIVES
For those who can no longer live in their home or community alone, or with relatives/friends with Home Care supports, long-term care may be the answer. Long-term care provides meals and accommodation, supervision, personal care, and nursing services for those who need it.
Dykeland Lodge prides itself on responding to the ever-changing holistic health care needs of our residents by providing safe, resident-centered quality nursing care.
Dykeland Lodge promotes the establishment of quality relationships to provide compassionate care to those persons requiring long-term care. Our relationship-centered care philosophy moves away from the traditionally based medical model.
JOIN OUR TEAM
We believe in resident-focused model of care. We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment. We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care. We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate holistic care. We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality.
From Our Families, Friends and Partners
EDUCATION
Offering healthcare professionals high-quality continuous education means leveraging excellence in healthcare performance. Dykeland lodge strives to find the best education pathways to inspire and retain the best healthcare talent possible. Through the years Dykeland lodge has supported many education programs.
THE DYKELAND LODGE SOCIETY
The Dykeland Lodge Society was born from a deep devotion and love for giving back and caring for Seniors in our community. The Society is committed to keeping residents as safe and comfortable as possible. Your generosity throughout the pandemic and in the past 28 years has made it possible for our team to provide so many well-deserved programs, services, or equipment for our residents to enjoy. You too are our healthcare heroes!
