Assisted living

Alfred Egan Home

Bow Island, Alberta. Operated by Alberta Health Services.

Visits since 2023: 3; 2 of 3 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023: 2; 67% of visits
Open non-compliances: 0; issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit: Jan 2026; Compliant

Visits from January 1, 2023 to July 6, 2026, the comparison window. Only visits that assessed compliance are counted; consultations are not. Open means issued, in progress or ongoing when the file was taken; the other counts cover every year.

About this home

Type: Supportive Living Accommodation
Subtype: Assisted Living Accommodation
Units: 31
City: Bow Island
Address: 941 1 Street East, PO Box 3990, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K0G0
Record source: ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record: Jun 2013 to Jan 2026

Every visit on record

Newest first. A visit that found nothing says so. Each finding shows the standard it was cited under, when it was issued, the date by which it had to be fixed, and where it stands.

January 16, 2026 · Inspection
Compliant
November 13, 2025 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Resident Safety and Security — Maintenance and inspection of security systems
  Evidence required that the security system is maintained, inspected and tested.
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Nutritional Requirements — Menu approved by qualified professional
  Evidence required that the menu is reviewed and approved by a Registered Dietician or a Food & N
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication and review of plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is communicated and made available to resid
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Menu Requirements — Resident consultation on meal times
  Evidence required that residents are consulted, every 6 months at minimum, regarding meal times and
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Residents' Personal Affairs — Requirements for written processes
  Evidence required of written policy that addresses the accepting of gifts and the involvement of emp
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition
  Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Menu Requirements — Menu substitutions communicated and made from same food group
  Evidence required of the menu substitutions showing that the substitutions are from within the same
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Resident and Family Involvement — Resident involvement in decision making
  Evidence required of involvement of residents, representatives and family members in decisions that
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Continuation of Services — Contingency plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Personal Choice Services — Appropriate areas, qualifications, and resident needs considered
  Evidence required of the personal choice service provider's certificate or licence. Evidence require
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Water Temperature — Training, maintenance and risk mitigation to ensure safe water temperatures
  Evidence required that regularly scheduled checks are in place to ensure that safe water temperature
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Job Descriptions — Job description requirements
  Evidence required of job descriptions that detail the qualifications, responsibilities and scope of
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Resident and Family Involvement — Requirements when no resident and family council in place
  Evidence required that the operator achieves the purposes of a resident and family council when ther
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Resident Safety and Security — Suitability, maintenance and inspection of communication/emergency call/communication system
  Evidence required that the emergency call/communication system is maintained, inspected and tested.
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Nutritional Requirements — Quality and quantity of food, communication of menu/times
  Evidence required that residents are aware of the times that meals, fluids and snacks are served, an
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Menu Requirements — Resident feedback into meals, fluids and snacks
  Evidence required of obtaining residents' opinions and feedback regarding the meals, fluids and snac
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Trust Accounts — Written policy for trust accounts
  Evidence required of a maintained, implemented and written policy for trust accounts and the written
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Job Descriptions — Job descriptions for each employee
  Evidence required of a written job description for each employee.
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Residents' Personal Affairs — Written process on involvement in resident personal affairs
  Evidence required of written policy respecting involvement of employees/volunteers in the personal a
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Safeguarding of Resident Property — Written policy for safeguarding personal possessions
  Evidence required of a maintained, implemented and written policy for the safeguarding of resident p
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
  Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
- Resident and Family Involvement — Communication with residents and representatives
  Evidence required of communication with residents and their representatives about matters that impac
  Issued November 13, 2025. Fix by January 31, 2026. Status: Rectified (November 13, 2025).
March 13, 2023 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition
  Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.
  Issued March 13, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2023).
- Maintenance Requirements — Accommodation is maintained
  Evidence required that the accommodation, equipment and furnishings are well maintained and in good
  Issued March 13, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2023).
- Nutritional Requirements — Quality and quantity of food, communication of menu/times
  Evidence required that residents are aware of the times that meals, fluids and snacks are served, an
  Issued March 13, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2023).
- Cleaning Requirements — Regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas
  Evidence required that the accommodation is cleaned on a regularly scheduled basis.
  Issued March 13, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2023).
- Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication and review of plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is communicated and made available to resid
  Issued March 13, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2023).
- Concerns and Complaints — Concerns and complaints resolution
  Evidence required of documented concerns received and the measures taken to resolve them.
  Issued March 13, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2023).
April 27, 2022 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
December 1, 2020 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Quality of Care Monitoring
  Issued December 1, 2020. Fix by December 4, 2020. Status: Rectified (December 1, 2020).
April 3, 2020 · Consultation
Not assessed (consultation)
June 19, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
June 19, 2019 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Maintenance Requirements — Accommodation is maintained
  Evidence required that the accommodation, equipment and furnishings are well maintained and in good
  Issued June 12, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2019).
June 12, 2018 · Inspection
Compliant
June 12, 2018 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Maintenance Requirements — Accommodation is maintained
  Evidence required that the accommodation, equipment and furnishings are well maintained and in good
  Issued June 12, 2018. Fix by June 30, 2019. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2019).
- Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition
  Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.
  Issued June 12, 2018. Fix by October 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (October 22, 2018).
June 20, 2017 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Continuation of Services — Contingency plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,
  Issued June 20, 2017. Fix by November 30, 2017. Status: Rectified (November 22, 2017).
June 20, 2016 · Inspection
Compliant
June 16, 2015 · Inspection
Compliant
June 11, 2014 · Inspection
Compliant
June 14, 2013 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Information Respecting the Supportive Living Accommodation — Terms of residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements include the services provided, rates charged,
  Issued June 14, 2013. Fix by June 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (November 20, 2013).
- Information Respecting the Supportive Living Accommodation — Signed residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements have been signed by the resident/representativ
  Issued June 14, 2013. Fix by June 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (November 20, 2013).
- Nutritional Requirements — Quality and quantity of food, communication of menu/times
  Evidence required that residents are aware of the times that meals, fluids and snacks are served, an
  Issued June 14, 2013. Fix by September 30, 2013. Status: Rectified (September 23, 2013).

Questions to ask on a visit

Built from the standards this home was cited under, not from anything we found. Ask how it meets each one today.

How does the home meet: Resident Safety and Security — Maintenance and inspection of security systems?
How does the home meet: Nutritional Requirements — Menu approved by qualified professional?
How does the home meet: Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication and review of plans?
How does the home meet: Menu Requirements — Resident consultation on meal times?
How does the home meet: Residents' Personal Affairs — Requirements for written processes?
How does the home meet: Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition?

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Source: Government of Alberta, Continuing Care Accommodation Standards compliance reporting on Open Alberta (Open Government Licence – Alberta), file of —, with visits to July 6, 2026. Results are as the government recorded them. An inspection is a snapshot. The official record and the finding text are on the government’s viewer; the dates and statuses here come from the file. How this is built.