CareTrail

Long-term care (Type A)

Didsbury District Health Services

Didsbury, Alberta. Operated by Alberta Health Services.

Visits since 2023
4
4 of 4 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023
4
100% of visits
Open non-compliances
0
issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit
Oct 2025
Non-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
Continuing Care Home Type A
Subtype
—
Units
21
City
Didsbury
Address
1210 20 Avenue, Didsbury, Alberta, T0M0W0
Record source
ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record
Apr 2013 to Oct 2025

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.

  1. October 14, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.

      Issued September 2, 2025. Fix by November 27, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 2, 2025).

    • Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.

      Issued September 2, 2025. Fix by November 27, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 2, 2025).

    • Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.

      Issued September 2, 2025. Fix by December 19, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 2, 2025).

  2. September 2, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.

      Issued September 2, 2025. Fix by December 19, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 2, 2025).

    • Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.

      Issued September 2, 2025. Fix by December 19, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 2, 2025).

    • Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.

      Issued September 2, 2025. Fix by December 19, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 2, 2025).

    • Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.

      Issued September 2, 2025. Fix by October 1, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 2, 2025).

  3. August 1, 2023 · Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication, and review of plans

      Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is practical, identifies relevant supports,

      Issued August 1, 2023. Fix by September 5, 2023. Status: Rectified (September 14, 2023).

    • 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 August 1, 2023. Fix by September 5, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 1, 2023).

    • Continuation of Services — Contingency plans

      Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,

      Issued August 1, 2023. Fix by September 5, 2023. Status: Rectified (September 14, 2023).

    • Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition

      Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.

      Issued August 1, 2023. Fix by September 5, 2023. Status: Rectified (September 14, 2023).

  4. May 17, 2023 · CCHSS Audit

    Non-compliant

    • Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (September 7, 2023).

    • Restraint Management — Documentation for restraint use.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (September 7, 2023).

    • Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 21, 2023).

    • Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.

      An operator must document compliance with the requirements in 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 21, 2023).

    • Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 21, 2023).

    • Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 21, 2023).

    • Restraint Management — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 21, 2023).

    • Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 21, 2023).

    • Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.

      Issued May 17, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 21, 2023).

  5. February 15, 2022 · CMOH Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Entry Screening Process

      Issued February 15, 2022. Fix by February 17, 2022. Status: Rectified (February 16, 2022).

    • COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Entry Screening Process

      Issued February 15, 2022. Fix by February 15, 2022. Status: Rectified (February 15, 2022).

  6. February 15, 2022 · Complaint Investigation

    Compliant

  7. April 28, 2021 · CMOH Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Shared Spaces

      Issued April 28, 2021. Fix by April 30, 2021. Status: Rectified (April 28, 2021).

  8. July 7, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit

    Compliant

  9. April 7, 2020 · Consultation

    Not assessed (consultation)

  10. February 4, 2020 · Inspection

    Compliant

  11. February 4, 2020 · Inspection

    Compliant

  12. October 8, 2019 · CCHSS Audit

    Non-compliant

    • CCHSS standard 1.2

      The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.

      Issued October 8, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 8, 2021).

    • CCHSS standard 1.8

      Client's Care Plan is reviewed.

      Issued October 8, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 8, 2021).

    • CCHSS standard 9.2

      Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.

      Issued October 8, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 8, 2021).

    • CCHSS standard 12.1

      Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.

      Issued October 8, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 8, 2021).

    • CCHSS standard 16.1

      Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.

      Issued October 8, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 8, 2021).

    • CCHSS standard 16.3

      Documentation for restraint use.

      Issued October 8, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 8, 2021).

    • CCHSS standard 16.4

      Policies and procedures for Secure Spaces are documented and implemented.

      Issued October 8, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 8, 2021).

    • CCHSS standard 16.6

      Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.

      Issued October 8, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 8, 2021).

  13. January 31, 2019 · Inspection

    Compliant

  14. January 31, 2019 · Inspection

    Compliant

  15. February 5, 2018 · Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • 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 February 5, 2018. Fix by April 30, 2018. Status: Rectified (April 13, 2018).

  16. February 28, 2017 · Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication, and review of plans

      Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is practical, identifies relevant supports,

      Issued February 13, 2017. Fix by June 30, 2017. Status: Rectified (June 15, 2017).

  17. February 13, 2017 · Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • 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 February 13, 2017. Fix by May 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (March 1, 2017).

    • Maintenance Requirements — Accommodation is maintained

      Evidence required that the accommodation, equipment and furnishings are well maintained and in good

      Issued February 13, 2017. Fix by May 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (March 1, 2017).

    • 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 February 13, 2017. Fix by May 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (March 1, 2017).

    • Menu Requirements — Variety, choice, and resident food preferences

      Evidence required that residents are provided a choice from at least one food group at every meal fr

      Issued February 13, 2017. Fix by May 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (March 1, 2017).

    • Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication, and review of plans

      Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is practical, identifies relevant supports,

      Issued February 13, 2017. Fix by February 28, 2018. Status: Rectified (June 15, 2017).

  18. February 16, 2016 · Inspection

    Compliant

  19. July 20, 2015 · Complaint Investigation

    Non-compliant

    • Maintenance Requirements — Accommodation is maintained

      Evidence required that the accommodation, equipment and furnishings are well maintained and in good

      Issued July 20, 2015. Fix by February 29, 2016. Status: Rectified (February 23, 2016).

    • Information Respecting the Long Term Care Accommodation — Terms of residential services agreement

      Evidence required that residential service agreements include the services provided, rates charged,

      Issued July 20, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 20, 2015).

  20. February 2, 2015 · Inspection

    Compliant

  21. February 13, 2014 · Inspection

    Compliant

  22. April 24, 2013 · CCHSS Regular Audit

    Non-compliant

    • Integrated Care Planning — Clients shall have an annual health team conference, including an evaluation & update of care plan.

      (e) At minimum, each continuing care client has an annual health service team conference to review,

      Issued April 24, 2013. Fix by June 25, 2013. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2014).

    • Integrated Care Planning — LTC clients’ care plans are reviewed and updated every 3 months, and as needs change.

      (c) Clients in long-term care facilities have their care plans reviewed and updated every 3 months,

      Issued April 24, 2013. Fix by June 25, 2013. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2014).

    • Medication Management — Annual review is inclusive as defined by the Standard.

      (b) The annual review shall include, but is not limited to the following:_x000D_ - Clinical indica

      Issued April 24, 2013. Fix by June 25, 2013. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2014).

    • Medication Management — Medication is reconciled upon transfer from one level of service to another.

      (e) Medication is reconciled upon transfer from one level of service to another.

      Issued April 24, 2013. Fix by June 25, 2013. Status: Rectified (February 10, 2015).

    • Operational Processes — Policies and processes are in place as defined by the Standard.

      (b) Operational policies and processes shall include, but are not limited to:_x000D_ - Client heal

      Issued April 24, 2013. Fix by June 25, 2013. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2014).

    • Specialized Health Service Equipment and Medical-Surgical Supplies — Staff, clients and family care-givers using AHS equipment shall be instructed in safe use.

      (c) There are operational policies and processes in place to instruct staff, clients and family mem

      Issued April 24, 2013. Fix by June 25, 2013. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2014).

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: Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.?
  • How does the home meet: Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.?
  • How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.?
  • How does the home meet: Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.?
  • How does the home meet: Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication, and review of plans?
  • How does the home meet: Resident Safety and Security — Suitability, maintenance and inspection of communication/emergency call/communication system?

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Inspections are a snapshot. Visit, ask for the home’s latest inspection report, and ask the questions above. Concerns about a specific visit go to the home first, then to the Continuing Care Licensing Office (cclo@gov.ab.ca).

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.