Long-term care (Type A)
Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre
Lacombe, Alberta. Operated by Assisted Living Alberta.
- Visits since 2023
- 5
- 4 of 5 visits
- Non-compliant visits since 2023
- 4
- 80% 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.
About this home
- Type
- Continuing Care Home Type A
- Subtype
- —
- Units
- 73
- City
- Lacombe
- Address
- 5430 47 Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta, T4L1G8
- Record source
- ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
- First and last visit on record
- Nov 2018 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 14, 2026 · 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 February 12, 2026. Fix by June 5, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2026).
Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
Issued February 12, 2026. Fix by June 5, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2026).
May 13, 2026 · CCHSS Investigation
Non-compliant
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.
An operator must document compliance with the requirements in 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by July 10, 2026. Status: Issued (February 25, 2026).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by June 26, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by June 26, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
Issued May 13, 2026. Fix by June 17, 2026. Status: Rectified (May 13, 2026).
Concerns Resolution on Health Care — Policy and procedure for responding to concerns about the Health Care provided.
Issued May 13, 2026. Fix by June 17, 2026. Status: Rectified (May 13, 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 February 25, 2026. Fix by June 26, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by June 26, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 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 May 13, 2026. Fix by June 17, 2026. Status: Rectified (May 13, 2026).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by June 26, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by June 26, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
February 25, 2026 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 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 February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 25, 2026).
Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.
An operator must document compliance with the requirements in 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.
Issued February 25, 2026. Fix by May 20, 2026. Status: Issued (February 25, 2026).
February 12, 2026 · 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 February 12, 2026. Fix by May 4, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2026).
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 February 12, 2026. Fix by May 4, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2026).
Cleaning Requirements — Regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas
Evidence required that the accommodation is cleaned on a regularly scheduled basis.
Issued February 12, 2026. Fix by June 5, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2026).
Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
Issued February 12, 2026. Fix by June 5, 2026. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2026).
November 7, 2023 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
May 24, 2022 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
March 1, 2022 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
January 31, 2022 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
standard not recorded in the file
Issued January 31, 2022. Status: Resolved (March 1, 2022).
October 25, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
September 23, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
standard not recorded in the file
Issued September 23, 2021. Status: Resolved (October 25, 2021).
March 16, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
February 23, 2021 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
CCHSS standard 1.8
Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued February 23, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 6, 2021).
CCHSS standard 10.1
Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued February 23, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 6, 2021).
CCHSS standard 11.1
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued February 23, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 6, 2021).
CCHSS standard 12.1
Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued February 23, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 6, 2021).
CCHSS standard 16.1
Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued February 23, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 6, 2021).
CCHSS standard 16.3
Documentation for restraint use.
Issued February 23, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 6, 2021).
December 13, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
November 6, 2018 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
CCHSS standard 1.8
Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued November 6, 2018. Status: Resolved (January 18, 2019).
CCHSS standard 15.1
Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued November 6, 2018. Status: Resolved (January 18, 2019).
CCHSS standard 16.3
Documentation for restraint use.
Issued November 6, 2018. Status: Resolved (January 18, 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: Cleaning Requirements — Regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas?
- How does the home meet: Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance?
- How does the home meet: Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.?
- 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.?
- How does the home meet: Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacombe Senior Citizens LodgeLacombe · 97 units | Lodge | under 1 km | 67%2 of 3 visits |
| Taylor View Towers NorthRed Deer · 80 units | Type B (designated supportive living) | 18 km | 100%3 of 3 visits |
| Taylor View Towers SouthRed Deer · 120 units | Type B (designated supportive living) | 18 km | 80%8 of 10 visits |
| Extendicare Michener HillRed Deer · 219 units | Long-term care (Type A) | 18 km | 79%19 of 24 visits |
| Kentwood Place Transitional HousingRed Deer · 25 units | Assisted living | 18 km | 100%1 of 1 visit |
| The Hamlets at Red DeerRed Deer · 139 units | Type B (designated supportive living) | 18 km | 60%3 of 5 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.