Type B (designated supportive living)

Good Samaritan Society Good Shepherd Home

Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Operated by The Good Samaritan Society (A Lutheran Social Service Organization).

Visits since 2023: 6; 5 of 6 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023: 5; 83% of visits
Open non-compliances: 7; issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit: Jun 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.

The operator asked that the street address not be shown on the government’s viewer, so this page shows the city only.

About this home

Type: Continuing Care Home Type B
Subtype: —
Units: 69
City: Wetaskiwin
Record source: ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record: Apr 2013 to Jun 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.

June 1, 2026 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Menu Requirements — Resident consultation on meal times
  Evidence required that residents are consulted, every 6 months at minimum, regarding meal times and
  Issued June 1, 2026. Fix by July 20, 2026. Status: Issued (June 1, 2026).
April 17, 2026 · Complaint Investigation
Compliant
March 18, 2026 · CCHSS Investigation
Non-compliant
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client and/or Client's legal representative participate in the development and review of Care Plan.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: In Progress (March 18, 2026).
- Act and Regulation Requirements — Requirements for staffing plan are met at all times
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Issued (March 18, 2026).
- Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
March 18, 2026 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by July 15, 2026. Status: In Progress (March 18, 2026).
- Act and Regulation Requirements — Requirements for staffing plan are met at all times
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by July 15, 2026. Status: Issued (March 18, 2026).
- Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- 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 March 18, 2026. Fix by July 15, 2026. Status: Issued (March 18, 2026).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by July 15, 2026. Status: Issued (March 18, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client and/or Client's legal representative participate in the development and review of Care Plan.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative/End-of-Life Care health care providers have access to client health information.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
- Quality Improvement Reporting — Reporting reportable incidents.
  Issued March 18, 2026. Fix by June 10, 2026. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2026).
May 16, 2023 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- CCHSS standard 1.7
  Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
  Issued May 16, 2023. Status: Resolved (August 15, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 4.4
  Personal Directives, Power of Attorney, guardian/trusteeship or Advance Care Planning information.
  Issued May 16, 2023. Status: Resolved (August 15, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 10.1
  Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 16, 2023. Status: Resolved (August 15, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 11.1
  Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 16, 2023. Status: Resolved (August 15, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 12.1
  Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 16, 2023. Status: Resolved (August 15, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 16.1
  Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 16, 2023. Status: Resolved (August 15, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 16.3
  Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued May 16, 2023. Status: Resolved (August 15, 2023).
February 23, 2023 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition
  Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.
  Issued February 23, 2023. Fix by April 12, 2023. Status: Rectified (April 5, 2023).
- Maintenance Requirements — Accommodation is maintained
  Evidence required that the accommodation, equipment and furnishings are well maintained and in good
  Issued February 23, 2023. Fix by April 12, 2023. Status: Rectified (April 5, 2023).
- 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 23, 2023. Fix by April 12, 2023. Status: Rectified (April 5, 2023).
February 10, 2022 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
April 13, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
March 3, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
April 8, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
April 8, 2019 · 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 April 8, 2019. Fix by July 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (July 2, 2019).
- Maintenance Requirements — Accommodation is maintained
  Evidence required that the accommodation, equipment and furnishings are well maintained and in good
  Issued April 8, 2019. Fix by July 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (July 2, 2019).
- Cleaning Requirements — Regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas
  Evidence required that the accommodation is cleaned on a regularly scheduled basis.
  Issued April 8, 2019. Fix by July 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (July 2, 2019).
- Water Temperature — Safe water temperatures
  Evidence required that the hottest water temperature flowing out of the faucets in resident areas do
  Issued April 8, 2019. Fix by July 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (July 2, 2019).
- Continuation of Services — Contingency plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,
  Issued April 8, 2019. Fix by June 30, 2019. Status: Rectified (June 7, 2019).
November 29, 2018 · Inspection
Compliant
November 29, 2018 · Complaint Investigation
Compliant
April 11, 2018 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Medication Assistance or Reminders — Self administration, secure storage, training, and error reporting
  Evidence required of written processes for medication assistance and medication reminders including
  Issued April 11, 2018. Fix by May 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (May 16, 2018).
November 15, 2017 · CCHSS Audit
Compliant
April 12, 2017 · Inspection
Compliant
July 27, 2016 · 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 July 27, 2016. Fix by November 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (October 28, 2016).
April 6, 2016 · 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 April 6, 2016. Fix by May 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (May 25, 2016).
April 16, 2015 · Inspection
Compliant
August 15, 2014 · Complaint Investigation
Compliant
April 23, 2014 · 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 April 23, 2014. Fix by June 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (August 15, 2014).
- 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 April 23, 2014. Fix by June 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (June 25, 2014).
October 10, 2013 · CCHSS Regular Audit
Non-compliant
- 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 October 10, 2013. Fix by December 5, 2013. Status: Rectified (July 16, 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 October 10, 2013. Fix by December 5, 2013. Status: Rectified (July 16, 2014).
- Medication Management — Medication management policies and processes are inclusive as defined by the Standards.
  (f) Medication management policies and processes include:_x000D_ _x000D_ - Simple and easy to unde
  Issued October 10, 2013. Fix by December 5, 2013. Status: Rectified (July 16, 2014).
April 18, 2013 · Inspection
Compliant

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: Menu Requirements — Resident consultation on meal times?
How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client and/or Client's legal representative participate in the development and review of Care Plan.?
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: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.?
How does the home meet: Act and Regulation Requirements — Requirements for staffing plan are met at all times?
How does the home meet: Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.?

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