
Empowering Quality Care at Home
The Home Care Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (HCANL) is the unified voice for licensed home support agency operators across our province. As a not-for-profit, member-based organization, we are dedicated to advancing the standards of home care and ensuring that every Newfoundlander and Labradorian receives the high-quality support they deserve.
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Our Impact by the Numbers
We represent a network of dedicated professionals committed to the well-being of our communities:
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95% of home care agencies province-wide.
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4,000+ skilled staff members.
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8,500+ residents supported daily.
What We Do
Through active committees and strategic advocacy, HCANL works hand-in-hand with government and partners to shape the future of healthcare. We guide policy, elevate service standards, and ensure that home care remains a sustainable, vital pillar of our health system.
Mission Statement
Our mission is twofold:
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Advocacy & Excellence: To maintain a united voice that preserves the educational and service standards required to deliver cost-effective, high-quality home health services.
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Member Support: To empower our members with timely, factual information and comprehensive management tools. We foster a collaborative environment where the collective talent of our volunteers and staff drives innovation and excellence in the industry.
HCANL 2026 Executive
Todd Horwood - President Horwood's Home & Community Support Services
Doug Jones - Vice President Serenity Nursing & Home Support Services
Scott Vatcher - Past President Provincial Home Care
Laurie Smith - Treasurer Momentum/Caregivers
Dianne Strickland - Secretary Compassion Home Care
Board Members:
Yvonne Way Exploits Home Care
Liz Jenkins Notre Dame Compassionate Care
Amie Melka TLC Nursing & Home Care
