Becoming a Resident

Helping residents stay active, independent, and living life fully.

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As we step into our 42nd year of caring for this community, I’m reminded every day of why we do what we do. At the heart of Pine Grove is a deep commitment to dignity, compassion, and recognizing the unique journey of every resident who calls this place home.

It’s an honour to walk alongside our residents and their families—to listen, to support, and to celebrate the small and meaningful moments that make life here so special.

Looking ahead, I’m filled with hope and gratitude. Together, we’ll continue building a home where people feel seen, valued, and truly cared for.

– Michelle Virtue

Administrator Message

Driving Pillars

Applying for Residency

The admissions process is coordinated through New Brunswick Social Development, and this is the essential first step when applying to any licensed nursing home in the province. Social Development is responsible for assessing eligibility for long-term care, placing individuals on the provincial waitlist, and facilitating placement based on care needs and availability. No admissions to Pine Grove can happen without first going through this government process. While it may take time, our team is here to support you at every stage once a placement is confirmed.

To apply, contact the Department of Social Development (1-833-733-7835) or connect with your social worker if you are already a client of the Long Term Care Program.

The Staff from the Department will coordinate the application process once determined eligible.

Visit Social Development New Brunswick Website
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5 Steps to Admission

  • Contact Social Development (1-833-733-7835) to begin the eligibility assessment for long-term care placement.

  • Once approved, you’ll be placed on the provincial waitlist. When a space becomes available at Pine Grove, you will be notified by the nursing home.

  • When your expected admission date is near, Pine Grove will reach out to request completed paperwork and prepare for your arrival.

  • Once a bed is available, transitions often happen quickly (within 48 hours), in accordance with government placement guidelines.

  • On admission day, please plan for an arrival time around 11 a.m. Staff will guide you through each step, and you’ll be introduced to each department to ensure a smooth transition into our community.

Additional Resources from Social Development

Aging in New Brunswick: A Guide
Nursing Home Booklet
Nursing Home Application Process
Choosing the Right Home: A Guide

Daily Life

Whether enjoying a meal with friends, participating in an activity, or receiving specialized care, residents can expect a safe, welcoming, and fulfilling daily experience.

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Our dedicated team of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and personal support workers (PSWs) provide 24-hour nursing care tailored to each resident’s individual needs.

Residents receive nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared with love by our dietary staff. We offer individualized dietary plans available based on medical or personal preferences.

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We believe that meaningful activities contribute to a fulfilling and enriching life. Our Activity Department provides a variety of daily programs designed to keep residents engaged.

Rehabilitation & Support Services

We help residents maintain mobility and independence through personalized therapy programs. Our Rehabilitation staff works closely with Extra-Mural professionals to offer walking programs, range of motion exercises, and physiotherapy support, ensuring residents receive the care and equipment they need to enhance their quality of life.

About Our Rooms

  • Pine Grove consists of 22 semi-private and 24 private rooms. New admissions are typically admitted to a semi-private room; however, once admitted transfers to a private room may be possible. If a private room becomes available, it is at the discretion of management to determine if other priority needs exist. Please see the Director of Care for further information. Any costs associated with the move are the responsibility of the resident.

  • The resident and family are encouraged to personalize the resident’s room. However, as the safety of the residents and staff is paramount, the amount and location of furniture may be limited.  Chairs should be no larger than 30 x 30” at the base and 42” high.  Chairs are to be stationary, not rocking or gliding for safety. Our All The Right Moves team will work with the family to balance safety, comfort and convenience. Safety is first and foremost. For further information, please contact the Rehabilitation Assistant or Director of Care.

  • As Pine Grove has limited space, we are unable to accommodate powered wheel chairs, based on the Fredericton Fire Marshall’s determination.

  • The resident is responsible for making arrangements with Bell Aliant should the resident wish to have a private phone. The resident is responsible for all costs, including costs to transfer the phone should a room change be requested.

  • Cable T.V. is available in each room and is billed monthly to the resident. Please notify the Accountant if you wish to have cable connected or disconnected. Televisions must be inspected and installed by our maintenance staff.  The size of the screen is limited to a maximum of 32” diagonally. Televisions must be placed near the cable outlet and attached to the wall with a T.V. mount.  

    Currently……………………………………………………$25.00/month

  • Electrical items must be CSA approved and inspected by our maintenance personnel before first use. You can drop them off at the business office. Electric blankets or electric heating pads are not permitted and, due to food safety issues, a small fridge is prohibited. The use of extension cords is also prohibited, and families are responsible for purchasing a surge protector power bar if required.

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    Private Room

  • Hospital room with two hospital beds, green and light blue walls, large windows, and medical equipment.

    Double Semi-Private Rooms

  • A hospital room with a bed, a green armchair, a beige recliner, a small wooden table, a window with dark curtains, and artwork on the walls, including a landscape painting, a mirror, and a small cross.

    Palliative Care Room

  • Elderly residents in a senior care center watching television in a common room with chairs, a walker, and wall decorations.

    Common Room

  • Hospital corridor with wheelchairs and medical equipment lined along the hallway.

    Custom Doors

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    Double Semi-Private Room (Side 1)

  • Hospital room with a bed, teddy bear, bedside table, and a window with flowers on a dresser.

    Double Semi-Private Room (Side 2)

Words from Others

Testimonials
A Team that Truly Cares

Working in Pine Grove Nursing Home have been special to me. Coming from the Philippines a year ago and working here as my first Canadian experience, I would say that I'm proud working here. It is really the people of Pine Grove that's really the value of the organization.

I felt the camaraderie every time I am working on the floor. The respect and diversity among each of one is evident, you can approach anyone if you need help. The leadership is very supportive, giving us trainings and updates to make everyone involves and relevant. And of course, the residents are great. they are all lovable and kind, their uniqueness makes our job fulfilling. I've learned a lot working here and made me a more competent PSW, I will be forever grateful to Pine Grove.

Peace of Mind for Our Family

My siblings and I have all commented how much better Mom’s mental and physical health have become during the 11 months Mom has resided at Pine Grove.

We are convinced that one of the main factors in this significant improvement in her health is the walking program here at Pine Grove.

Mom turned 97 in September 2024 and because her mental health has improved so much, she participates in Bingo and trivia activities at PG and does very well at those. Recently she has started working on puzzles provided to her by PG staff and she does very well at that also.

Feeling at Home


Pine Grove is a good choice for anyone looking for a nursing home. The staff are so nice. I also find the nursing home to be very social, there is always someone to talk to or an activity to go to. There is so much variety at mealtimes. The food is top quality. The housekeepers are good at what they do and can’t do enough for us. As a resident for almost 10 years, I can say I’m very happy to live at Pine Grove and I am very well cared for.

See Pine Grove For Yourself

We understand how important it is to feel at home in a care facility. That’s why we invite you to explore Pine Grove Nursing Home through our virtual tour.

See the thoughtfully designed living spaces, peaceful gardens, and specialized areas that reflect our commitment to comfort, dignity, and personalized care.

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Interior of Pine Grove facility with brick walls, a reception window, and a hallway with wood trim and a sign at the back wall that reads 'Pine Grove'.
A hospital room with a bed, a TV mounted on a moving arm, a maroon armchair, a window with floral curtains, and various medical equipment and decorations on the wall.
Hospital room with a bed, a bedside table with a teddy bear, a wooden dresser with a flower arrangement, a window, and medical equipment on the wall.
A hospital room with a bed, hospital bed covers, a green chair, a beige recliner, a window with dark curtains, and medical equipment on the wall.
A hospital room with two empty beds, one with a teddy bear, bare mattress, and floral blanket, and the other with a floral bedspread. The room has windows with views of greenery outside, and a dark green accent wall behind the bed with medical equipm
Pegboard displaying various headphones and music-related signs with a large 'Music' sign in the centre. Sunlight coming through a window on the left.
A hydrotherapy bathtub with a blue safety seat inside, surrounded by medical equipment and a tiled wall, indicating a therapeutic pool or hydrotherapy treatment room.
A waiting area with an old brown leather and metal chair in front of a countertop cluttered with various toiletries, a coffee maker, and a lamp. A window is to the left showing green trees outside.
A man in gray pants and a black shirt using a walker, talking to a smiling female nurse in a hospital corridor.
Senior residents in a nursing home or assisted living facility watching television in a common lounge area.
Living room with green walls, a large plant, two beige sofas, a lamp, a window showing trees outside, and a wall-mounted TV displaying pink lights.
A backyard scene with a brick house, a large green tree, two blue outdoor chairs, a small black table, a grassy area, a paved walkway, and a clear blue sky.
Interior of a room with wooden ceiling, several tables and chairs, windows, and wall decorations.
A garden area with a stone water feature, surrounded by pink flowering bushes, with a brick house in the background and trees overhead.
Four white plastic chairs lined up along a wooded path with green foliage and trees in the background.
A wooden gazebo with a shingled roof beneath large trees in a grassy area, with a flower bed in the foreground and a building in the background.
Green trees, grassy lawn, brick building, gazebo, and blue sky with clouds.
Colorful mural on a brick wall featuring various window designs and a star, with flower pots along the base and greenery in the background.
A young woman in a blue shirt smiling behind an elderly man in a wheelchair flexing his muscles in a hospital hallway.
A smiling woman with gray hair and glasses sitting at a desk in an office, with a computer, phone, and various office supplies. She is wearing a green shirt and a name badge, with a colorful painting and shelves with books in the background.
A nurse assisting an elderly woman with a walker in a hospital hallway.
A group of three people, including an elderly woman and two younger women, are working together in a garden bed filled with colorful red and white flowers outdoors.
Three elderly people are sitting outdoors on blue chairs in a grassy yard with a brick building in the background. One woman is in a white dress and sunglasses, another woman in a wheelchair is covered with a pink blanket, and a man in a blue jacket
Signboard for Pine Grove Nursing Home in front of greenery, advertising a Christmas Tree Festival of Lights event in December.
Outdoor patio area with picnic table, umbrellas, flower planters, and a brick building in the background, surrounded by green trees and grass.
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Three white plastic Adirondack chairs on a dirt path in a green forest.
A smiling woman with tattoos on her arms, wearing glasses, a beige sun hat, and a black t-shirt, holding a bouquet of flowers in a garden with pink and green bushes, a brick house, and trees in the background.
A covered gazebo painted in dark blue, situated in a grassy backyard with trees and a red brick house in the background.
Two women sitting in an office, smiling. One is behind a desk with office supplies and a computer, the other is in a chair in front of the desk.
A dining area with several tables and chairs, decorated with flower vases, set for a meal, with a large window letting in natural light and a breakfast buffet area in the background.
Two smiling men wearing black shirts, gloves, and black hats preparing food in a commercial kitchen.
A young woman pushing an elderly woman in a wheelchair down a hospital corridor.
A commercial kitchen with two chefs working at a long stainless steel counter, surrounded by various kitchen appliances, utensils, and food preparation items.
Restaurant or dining room with multiple tables decorated with flowers, tableware, and napkins, set for a meal, with large windows and light-colored walls.
Elderly women playing bingo in a community room with a woman in the background setting up a bingo cage.
Weekly activity schedule on a bulletin board with days of the week from Monday to Saturday, featuring posters for outdoor walks, laundry day, manicure and hand massages, bingo, and outdoor courtyard games, decorated with a colorful floral border.
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FAQs

What types of accommodations are available?

Pine Grove offers private and semi-private rooms designed for comfort, accessibility, and safety. Each room includes essential furniture, and residents are encouraged to bring personal items to make their space feel like home. Transfers to a private room may be possible based on availability and priority needs.

How are meals and dietary needs handled?

Our dietary team, including a consulting dietitian, ensures that meals are nutritious, chef-prepared, and tailored to residents’ dietary needs. Special diets, texture modifications, and medical restrictions are accommodated. Residents can enjoy meals in large dining areas or in their rooms if needed.

What are the visiting hours and policies?

Visiting hours are 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily. Families are encouraged to visit often and can take residents on day trips or overnight stays with advance notice. Pets are also welcome to visit, as long as they are on a leash and have up-to-date vaccinations.

What medical care and services are provided?

Pine Grove offers 24/7 nursing care with a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Personal Support Workers (PSWs). Residents also have access to on-site physicians, medication management, rehabilitation services, and lab work. Additional medical services such as X-rays, EKGs, and specialist referrals are provided through the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.

What activities and amenities are available to residents?

Pine Grove provides a wide range of activities and amenities to keep residents engaged and active, including:

• Daily recreation programs

• Live music and entertainment

• Scenic walking paths & gardens

• Chapel services and pastoral care

• On-site hairdresser and grooming

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Questions?

We’re happy to answer any questions about our services, amenities, or life at Pine Grove Nursing Home. Whether you’re looking for information about care options for a loved one or want to schedule a visit, we’re here to help!

📍 Address

Pine Grove Nursing Home | 521 Woodstock Road | Fredericton, NB E3B 2J2

📞 General Inquiries

(506) 444-3400 | adminclerk@pinegrovenh.com

💬 Applying for Residency?

All applications for admission to Pine Grove Nursing Home are handled through the New Brunswick Department of Social Development. To begin the process, contact them at 1-833-733-7835.