**Northwood Homecare Incorporated** is a Canadian nonprofit organization providing senior care services, registered under business number 888811494RR0001. Established in the mid-20th century, the organization operates primarily in Nova Scotia, offering home care and residential support for elderly individuals.

### History  
Northwood Homecare Incorporated traces its origins to 1961, with formal incorporation in 1962[5]. Initially focused on senior residential care, it expanded services to include publicly funded and private home care programs, addressing diverse needs such as respite care, palliative support, and daily living assistance[2][5]. The organization also operates under alternate names, including "Northwood Home Care" and "Northwood Retirement Living," reflecting its evolving scope[5].

### Services  
Northwood Homecare delivers services through multiple channels:  
- **Home Care**: Offers personalized support, including nursing, meal preparation, and mobility assistance, enabling seniors to live independently[2].  
- **Residential Facilities**: Manages continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities[4][5].  
- **Education**: Through its career college, it trains Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs) to address provincial healthcare workforce demands[1].  

### Structure  
The organization operates under a nonprofit model, prioritizing community impact over profit[1]. It collaborates with Nova Scotia’s publicly funded Home Care program while maintaining private service options[2]. Key leadership historically included figures such as Rick Kelly (President and Secretary) and John Verlinden (Director), though specific governance details remain undisclosed[3][4].

[1] https://northwood.care [2] https://northwood.care/services/home-care/ [3] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.northwood_homecare_incorporated.2c15cddb90d220d0669a4e86d09fa106.html [4] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.northwoodcare_incorporated.7befd2443e955009e7265da3abb1166b.html [5] https://www.bbb.org/ca/ns/dartmouth/profile/senior-living/northwoodcare-halifax-incorporated-0087-5664