nurturing care, dignity and love... for life!
Little Dolphin Senior Care Residence
6100 Hwy. 1
Mavillette
Nova Scotia B0W 2H0
Tel: 902 645 3695
Little Dolphin offers personalized care in a warm, welcoming setting. We provide the level of attentive care that each resident requires.
Here is a summary of the services available at Little Dolphin.
Medical
We are served by quality, caring medical advisers, including a Gerontologist who visits Little Dolphin every two weeks. Many residents have existing relationships with doctors and specialists, which continue whenever practical.
Pharmacy
We administering and monitor all medications. Pharmacy services are provided by Pharma Choice Pharmacy in nearby Saulnierville and PharmaSave in Metaghan. Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications are delivered as as needed.
Dietary
Residents enjoy delicious and well-balanced home cooked meals - and snacks. Special diets (vegetarian, diabetic, cardiac, pureed) are catered too. We serve three meals a day, and snacks by request!
Transportation
Transportation for medical appointments and outings are supplied by Little Dolphin personnel. Families are encouraged to accompany residents whenever possible. Little Dolphin is also served by a local shuttle bus Le Transport de Clare. Residents are accompanied by staff members.
Hairdresser
Our Hairstylist is on premises once a week providing residents cuts, colour and styling.
Spiritual Needs
Our residents may participate in communion and weekly Rosary.
Pets
We are pet friendly! Residents are encouraged to bring well-loved friends. Pets provide love and affection into our resident’s lives.
Here is a summary of the services available at Little Dolphin.
Medical
We are served by quality, caring medical advisers, including a Gerontologist who visits Little Dolphin every two weeks. Many residents have existing relationships with doctors and specialists, which continue whenever practical.
Pharmacy
We administering and monitor all medications. Pharmacy services are provided by Pharma Choice Pharmacy in nearby Saulnierville and PharmaSave in Metaghan. Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications are delivered as as needed.
Dietary
Residents enjoy delicious and well-balanced home cooked meals - and snacks. Special diets (vegetarian, diabetic, cardiac, pureed) are catered too. We serve three meals a day, and snacks by request!
Transportation
Transportation for medical appointments and outings are supplied by Little Dolphin personnel. Families are encouraged to accompany residents whenever possible. Little Dolphin is also served by a local shuttle bus Le Transport de Clare. Residents are accompanied by staff members.
Hairdresser
Our Hairstylist is on premises once a week providing residents cuts, colour and styling.
Spiritual Needs
Our residents may participate in communion and weekly Rosary.
Pets
We are pet friendly! Residents are encouraged to bring well-loved friends. Pets provide love and affection into our resident’s lives.
What makes Little Dolphin so unique?
- Family-owned and operated with qualified caregivers providing the personal care residents’ need.
- Rural setting among farms and open spaces on the shores of Cape St Mary – part of Nova Scotia’s beautiful Evangeline Trail.
- Private and Semi-Private rooms available.
- Every room features:
High speed Internet connection
Free cable television
Free telephone service
Windows with garden views.
- Residents may bring personal effects, including ornaments, photos and a favorite chair.
- Turn of the century architecture ensures quiet rooms throughout.
- Therapeutic whirlpool tub for rehabilitation needs. Handicapped accessible.
- Pet friendly: Whenever practical, residents may bring a well-loved pet.
- Living Room/Sunroom
Featuring DVD / Video / Cable TV / Stereo Hi-Fi.
- Dining Room
Three Meals, plus snacks anytime. Diet restricted meals available.
- Crafts and Activities area
Numerous games and crafts of every kind available.
- Library
Extensive library of classics, popular fiction, picture books, large print books and magazines.
- Outside Patio Areas each with breathtaking views.
- Greenhouse available for residents gardening interests.
- Exercise bicycle and treadmill available.
- Weekly Communion and Rosary
- Caregivers (s) on staff 24 hrs.
4 hour shifts, our caregivers are always fresh, always cheerful.
- Personal Care Services:
Dressing, Bathing, Grooming, Hygiene
Incontinence Care
- Laundry Service Provided
- Medications managed and administered - including Diabetes (oral & injection)
Oxygen (self managed)
- Transportation provided for outings and appointments
- Alarm exits to alert caregivers of movement out of the residence.
ADT monitored security system, new sprinkler system.
- Pet Friendly
Smoke and scent free environment (Smoking Allowed Outside Only)
- Extensive Visitor Parking
