CareTrail

Long-term care (Type A)

Foyer Lacombe

St. Albert, Alberta. Operated by Covenant Care.

Visits since 2023
9
5 of 9 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023
5
56% of visits
Open non-compliances
0
issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit
Mar 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
12
City
St. Albert
Address
1 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N1K1
Record source
ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record
Jan 2016 to Mar 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.

  1. March 13, 2026 · Complaint Investigation

    Non-compliant

    • Concerns and Complaints — Written processes for managing concerns and complaints

      Evidence required of communication of the written process to residents, their representatives, visit

      Issued March 13, 2026. Fix by April 30, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 13, 2026).

    • 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 March 13, 2026. Fix by April 30, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 13, 2026).

    • Nutritional Requirements — Menu approved by registered dietitian

      Evidence required that the menu is reviewed and approved by a Registered Dietitian as meeting the nu

      Issued March 13, 2026. Fix by May 29, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 13, 2026).

  2. March 3, 2026 · CCHSS Investigation

    Compliant

  3. May 22, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection

    Non-compliant

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

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

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

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

    • Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

    • Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

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

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

    • Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

    • Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative Care and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

    • Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

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

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

    • Continuity of Health Care — Documented emergency preparedness, pandemic and contingency plan.

      An operator must establish, implement, and maintain documented emergency preparedness, pandemic, and

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

    • Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.

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

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

    • Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.

      Issued May 22, 2025. Fix by August 14, 2025. Status: Rectified (May 22, 2025).

  4. December 15, 2023 · CCHSS Inspection

    Compliant

  5. October 19, 2023 · CCHSS Inspection

    Compliant

  6. August 28, 2023 · CCHSS Inspection

    Compliant

  7. August 10, 2023 · CCHSS Investigation

    Non-compliant

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

      Issued August 10, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 28, 2023).

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

      Issued August 10, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 28, 2023).

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

      Issued August 10, 2023. Fix by August 18, 2023. Status: Rectified (August 28, 2023).

  8. May 25, 2023 · Complaint Investigation

    Non-compliant

    • Establishment of a Resident and Family Council — Notice of Meeting Posted

      Provide evidence that that a notice of every meeting is posted in a conspicuous place in the residen

      Issued May 25, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 2, 2023).

    • Duties of an Operator — Designate a Facility Representative

      Provide evidence that a person has been designated in writing as facility_x000D_ representatives for the

      Issued May 25, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 2, 2023).

    • Establishment of a Resident and Family Council — Meeting Every 6 Months to Inform Residents

      Provide evidence that a meeting has been convened to inform residents, their families and persons of

      Issued May 25, 2023. Fix by June 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 2, 2023).

  9. March 15, 2023 · CCHSS Audit

    Non-compliant

    • CCHSS standard 1.1

      An appropriate assessment tool for Client's Health Care needs is used.

      Issued March 15, 2023. Status: Resolved (July 6, 2023).

    • CCHSS standard 1.8

      Client's Care Plan is reviewed.

      Issued March 15, 2023. Status: Resolved (July 6, 2023).

    • CCHSS standard 4.4

      Personal Directives, Power of Attorney, guardian/trusteeship or Advance Care Planning information.

      Issued March 15, 2023. Status: Resolved (July 6, 2023).

    • CCHSS standard 11.1

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

      Issued March 15, 2023. Status: Resolved (July 6, 2023).

    • CCHSS standard 12.1

      Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.

      Issued March 15, 2023. Status: Resolved (July 6, 2023).

    • CCHSS standard 16.3

      Documentation for restraint use.

      Issued March 15, 2023. Status: Resolved (July 6, 2023).

  10. September 22, 2021 · CMOH Inspection

    Non-compliant

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

      Issued September 22, 2021. Fix by October 15, 2021. Status: Rectified (September 22, 2021).

    • COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Enhanced Cleaning

      Issued September 22, 2021. Fix by November 1, 2021. Status: Rectified (November 2, 2021).

  11. September 22, 2021 · Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • Water Temperature — Safe water temperatures

      Evidence required that the hottest water temperature flowing out of the faucets in resident areas do

      Issued September 22, 2021. Fix by November 1, 2021. Status: Rectified (October 27, 2021).

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

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

      Issued September 22, 2021. Fix by November 1, 2021. Status: Rectified (October 27, 2021).

    • Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance

      Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.

      Issued September 22, 2021. Fix by November 1, 2021. Status: Rectified (November 2, 2021).

    • Water Temperature — Qualifications of water system personnel

      Evidence required that personnel are sufficiently knowledgeable in the operation of water gauges, mi

      Issued September 22, 2021. Fix by November 1, 2021. Status: Rectified (October 27, 2021).

    • 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 September 22, 2021. Fix by November 1, 2021. Status: Rectified (October 27, 2021).

  12. May 21, 2020 · CMOH Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Enhanced Cleaning

      Issued May 21, 2020. Fix by May 25, 2020. Status: Rectified (May 28, 2020).

  13. April 6, 2020 · Consultation

    Not assessed (consultation)

    • Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks

      Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut

      Issued December 12, 2019. Fix by May 31, 2020. Status: Rectified (May 6, 2020).

  14. December 12, 2019 · Inspection

    Compliant

  15. December 12, 2019 · Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks

      Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut

      Issued December 12, 2019. Fix by May 31, 2020. Status: Rectified (May 6, 2020).

  16. March 12, 2019 · CCHSS Audit

    Non-compliant

    • CCHSS standard 1.7

      Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 1.8

      Client's Care Plan is reviewed.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 4.4

      Personal Directives, Power of Attorney, guardian/trusteeship or Advance Care Planning information.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 5.3

      Palliative and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 6.3

      Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 9.3

      Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 11.1

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

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 12.1

      Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 15.1

      Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

    • CCHSS standard 17.2

      Emergency preparedness, pandemic, contingency plans mitigate risks, are reviewed and communicated.

      Issued March 12, 2019. Status: Resolved (June 26, 2019).

  17. December 12, 2018 · Inspection

    Compliant

  18. December 12, 2018 · Inspection

    Compliant

  19. December 18, 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 December 18, 2017. Fix by March 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (February 27, 2018).

  20. May 24, 2017 · CCHSS Audit

    Compliant

  21. December 22, 2016 · Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • 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 December 22, 2016. Fix by January 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (January 26, 2017).

    • Water Temperature — Safe water temperatures

      Evidence required that the hottest water temperature flowing out of the faucets in resident areas do

      Issued December 22, 2016. Fix by January 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (January 26, 2017).

  22. June 6, 2016 · Inspection

    Compliant

  23. January 18, 2016 · Inspection

    Non-compliant

    • Continuation of Services — Contingency plans

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

      Issued January 18, 2016. Fix by May 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (April 28, 2016).

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: Concerns and Complaints — Written processes for managing concerns and complaints?
  • How does the home meet: Menu Requirements — Variety, choice, and resident food preferences?
  • How does the home meet: Nutritional Requirements — Menu approved by registered dietitian?
  • How does the home meet: Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.?
  • How does the home meet: Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.?
  • How does the home meet: Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.?

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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.