Assisted living

Good Samaritan Society Linden View

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

Visits since 2023: 9; 6 of 9 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023: 6; 67% of visits
Open non-compliances: 2; issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit: May 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: Supportive Living Accommodation
Subtype: Assisted Living Accommodation
Units: 4
City: Taber
Record source: ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record: Jul 2013 to May 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.

May 15, 2026 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Resident Safety and Security — Suitability, maintenance and inspection of emergency call/communication system
  Evidence required that the emergency call/communication system is maintained, inspected and tested.
  Issued May 15, 2026. Fix by July 31, 2026. Status: Issued (May 15, 2026).
- 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 May 15, 2026. Fix by July 31, 2026. Status: Issued (May 15, 2026).
January 7, 2026 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued January 7, 2026. Fix by April 1, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 7, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued January 7, 2026. Fix by April 1, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 7, 2026).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Restraint use is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
  Issued January 7, 2026. Fix by April 1, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 7, 2026).
- Continuity of Health Care — Emergency preparedness, pandemic, contingency plans mitigate risks, are reviewed and communicated.
  Issued January 7, 2026. Fix by April 1, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 7, 2026).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued January 7, 2026. Fix by April 1, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 7, 2026).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued January 7, 2026. Fix by April 1, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 7, 2026).
August 7, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative/End-of-Life Care health care providers have access to client health information.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by August 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 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 June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
July 8, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by June 27, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 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 June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative/End-of-Life Care health care providers have access to client health information.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by July 17, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Changes in Care Plans are documented and communicated.
  An operator must ensure that any change to a client's care plan is documented and communicated to th
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by July 17, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by July 17, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by July 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
June 19, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative/End-of-Life Care health care providers have access to client health information.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by July 17, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 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 June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by September 11, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by June 27, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Changes in Care Plans are documented and communicated.
  An operator must ensure that any change to a client's care plan is documented and communicated to th
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by July 17, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by June 27, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued June 19, 2025. Fix by July 17, 2025. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2025).
November 14, 2024 · CCHSS Investigation
Non-compliant
- Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued November 14, 2024. Fix by January 2, 2025. Status: Rectified (November 14, 2024).
November 6, 2024 · Complaint Investigation
Compliant
October 7, 2024 · Complaint Investigation
Compliant
April 3, 2023 · Complaint Investigation
Compliant
May 4, 2022 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
May 4, 2022 · Inspection
Compliant
November 16, 2021 · 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 November 16, 2021. Fix by December 10, 2021. Status: Rectified (December 10, 2021).
- Laundry — Condition of laundry facilities
  Evidence required that the equipment and the laundry area are appropriate, clean and in good repair.
  Issued November 16, 2021. Fix by December 10, 2021. Status: Rectified (December 10, 2021).
July 31, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — COVID Outbreak Policies, Procedures and Implementation
  Issued July 31, 2021. Fix by November 18, 2021. Status: Rectified (November 19, 2021).
April 8, 2020 · Consultation
Not assessed (consultation)
July 11, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
July 11, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
July 23, 2018 · Inspection
Compliant
July 23, 2018 · Inspection
Compliant
July 18, 2017 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Trust Accounts — Trust account records
  Evidence required that trust account records are made available to residents/their representatives.
  Issued July 18, 2017. Fix by November 30, 2017. Status: Rectified (November 22, 2017).
- Criminal Record Checks — Completion of criminal record checks
  <p>Evidence required that each employee, volunteer and service provider who provide services directl
  Issued July 18, 2017. Fix by October 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (September 29, 2017).
July 13, 2016 · Inspection
Compliant
October 8, 2015 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- 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 July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 19, 2015).
July 21, 2015 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- 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 July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 19, 2015).
- Menu Requirements — Record of meals served
  Evidence required of meals served and substitutions made.
  Issued July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 9, 2015).
- Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition
  Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.
  Issued July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 9, 2015).
- Water Temperature — Safe water temperatures
  Evidence required that the hottest water temperature flowing out of the faucets in resident areas do
  Issued July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 9, 2015).
- 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 July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 9, 2015).
- Criminal Record Checks — Completion of criminal record checks
  <p>Evidence required that each employee, volunteer and service provider who provide services directl
  Issued July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 9, 2015).
- Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks
  Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut
  Issued July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 9, 2015).
- Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
  Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
  Issued July 21, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (October 9, 2015).
December 15, 2014 · 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 December 15, 2014. Fix by March 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (February 11, 2015).
- Cleaning Requirements — Clean and comfortable environment
  Evidence required of a clean and comfortable environment.
  Issued December 15, 2014. Fix by March 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (February 11, 2015).
- 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 December 15, 2014. Fix by March 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (February 11, 2015).
July 15, 2014 · Inspection
Compliant
May 7, 2014 · 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 May 7, 2014. Fix by July 7, 2014. Status: Rectified (June 30, 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 May 7, 2014. Fix by July 7, 2014. Status: Rectified (June 30, 2014).
July 23, 2013 · 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 July 23, 2013. Fix by September 30, 2013. Status: Rectified (September 20, 2013).
- Act and Regulation Requirements — REG- Current and up-to-date insurance coverage
  Evidence required of current general liability and comprehensive crime insurance coverage.
  Issued July 23, 2013. Fix by September 30, 2013. Status: Rectified (July 26, 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 — Suitability, maintenance and inspection of emergency call/communication system?
How does the home meet: Resident Safety and Security — Suitability, maintenance and inspection of communication/emergency call/communication system?
How does the home meet: Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.?
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: Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Restraint use is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.?
How does the home meet: Continuity of Health Care — Emergency preparedness, pandemic, contingency plans mitigate risks, are reviewed and communicated.?

Homes nearby

Distances from the centre of Taber, since this page does not place the home itself. Straight-line, between postal code centres.

Home	Type	Distance	Non-compliant
Clearview LodgeTaber · 57 units	Lodge	under 1 km	100%3 of 3 visits
Good Samaritan Society Linden ViewTaber, · 109 units	Assisted living	under 1 km	50%1 of 2 visits
Taber Health CentreTaber · 10 units	Long-term care (Type A)	1.4 km	100%2 of 2 visits
Coaldale Health CentreCoaldale · 40 units	Long-term care (Type A)	34 km	67%2 of 3 visits
Sunny South LodgeCoaldale · 80 units	Type B (designated supportive living)	34 km	100%3 of 3 visits
Eventide HomeLethbridge County · 24 units	Assisted living	43 km	33%1 of 3 visits

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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.