Long-term care (Type A)
Extendicare Vulcan
Vulcan, Alberta. Operated by Extendicare Canada INC..
- Visits since 2023
- 8
- 6 of 8 visits
- Non-compliant visits since 2023
- 6
- 75% of visits
- Open non-compliances
- 9
- issued, in progress or ongoing
- Last assessed visit
- Jan 2026
- 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
- 46
- City
- Vulcan
- Address
- 715 2 Avenue South, Box 810, Vulcan, Alberta, T0L2B0
- Record source
- ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
- First and last visit on record
- Feb 2019 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 22, 2026 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by January 15, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by February 23, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by January 15, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by January 15, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.
An operator must document compliance with the requirements in 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by January 15, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by February 23, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 27, 2026).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by February 23, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by February 23, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by January 15, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by February 23, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for bathing at a minimum of twice a week.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by February 23, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by January 15, 2026. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
December 3, 2025 · Inspection
Compliant
October 23, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.
An operator must document compliance with the requirements in 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (January 27, 2026).
Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for bathing at a minimum of twice a week.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued October 23, 2025. Fix by April 23, 2027. Status: Rectified (October 23, 2025).
July 28, 2025 · CCHSS Investigation
Non-compliant
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for bathing at a minimum of twice a week.
Issued July 28, 2025. Fix by September 2, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 28, 2025).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Oral care assistance and bathing frequency policies and procedures are implemented.
Issued July 28, 2025. Fix by September 2, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 28, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued July 28, 2025. Fix by September 2, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 28, 2025).
June 26, 2025 · Complaint Investigation
Non-compliant
Cleaning Requirements — Regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas
Evidence required that the accommodation is cleaned on a regularly scheduled basis.
Issued June 26, 2025. Fix by December 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (December 3, 2025).
September 30, 2024 · Inspection
Compliant
June 27, 2024 · Complaint Investigation
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 June 27, 2024. Fix by September 10, 2024. Status: Rectified (October 2, 2024).
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 27, 2024. Fix by September 10, 2024. Status: Rectified (September 23, 2024).
Bedding — Quality and regularly scheduled bedding and towel changes
Evidence required that bedding is in good condition and changed on a regularly scheduled basis.
Issued June 27, 2024. Fix by September 10, 2024. Status: Rectified (September 23, 2024).
Bedding — Bedding and towels meet resident needs
Evidence required that bedding and towels are provided in keeping with the particular needs of each
Issued June 27, 2024. Fix by September 10, 2024. Status: Rectified (September 23, 2024).
Continuation of Services — Contingency plans
Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,
Issued June 27, 2024. Fix by September 10, 2024. Status: Rectified (October 2, 2024).
February 22, 2024 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
CCHSS standard 1.2
The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
CCHSS standard 1.4
Medical Status assessments are documented.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
CCHSS standard 1.7
Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
CCHSS standard 1.8
Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
CCHSS standard 9.3
Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
CCHSS standard 10.1
Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
CCHSS standard 16.1
Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
CCHSS standard 16.3
Documentation for restraint use.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
CCHSS standard 16.4
Policies and procedures for Secure Spaces are documented and implemented.
Issued February 22, 2024. Status: Ongoing.
June 21, 2022 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
April 18, 2022 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
standard not recorded in the file
Issued April 18, 2022. Status: Resolved (June 21, 2022).
February 19, 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 February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
CCHSS standard 1.8
Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
CCHSS standard 9.2
Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
CCHSS standard 12.1
Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
CCHSS standard 16.1
Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
CCHSS standard 16.3
Documentation for restraint use.
Issued February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
CCHSS standard 16.4
Policies and procedures for Secure Spaces are documented and implemented.
Issued February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
CCHSS standard 16.5
Secure Space usage is documented and reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Issued February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
CCHSS standard 16.6
Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
Issued February 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 15, 2019).
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: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.?
- How does the home meet: Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.?
- How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.?
- How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.?
- How does the home meet: Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.?
- How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.?
Homes nearby
Straight-line distance between postal code centres (in rural Alberta, town centres). Each home’s share of non-compliant visits since 2023, on the same method as the city pages.
| Home | Type | Distance | Non-compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Dawson LodgeVulcan · 52 units | Lodge | under 1 km | 50%1 of 2 visits |
| Vulcan Community Health CentreVulcan · 15 units | Long-term care (Type A) | under 1 km | 83%5 of 6 visits |
| Wheat Country Special Needs Society - Wheat Country HomesVulcan · 7 units | Group home | under 1 km | 50%1 of 2 visits |
| Old Colony Mennonite Church of Vauxhall Alberta, O/A Old Colony Seniors LodgeCarmangay · 31 units | Assisted living | 31 km | 100%1 of 1 visit |
| Madison ManorNanton · 17 units | Assisted living | 37 km | 67%2 of 3 visits |
| Silver Willow LodgeNanton · 38 units | Type B (designated supportive living) | 37 km | 83%5 of 6 visits |
Check the government’s record
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.