Long-term care (Type A)

St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital

Ermineskin, Edmonton, Alberta. Operated by Covenant Health.

Visits since 2023: 6; 6 of 6 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023: 6; 100% of visits
Open non-compliances: 21; issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit: Jul 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: 188
City: Edmonton
District: Whitemud · Ermineskin
Address: 10707 29 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J6W1
Record source: ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record: Jul 2013 to Jul 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.

July 2, 2026 · CCHSS Investigation
Non-compliant
- Act and Regulation Requirements — Requirements of Staffing Plan are Met at All Times
  Issued July 2, 2026. Fix by July 30, 2026. Status: Issued (July 2, 2026).
- 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 July 2, 2026. Fix by July 30, 2026. Status: Issued (July 2, 2026).
- Quality Improvement Reporting — Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.
  Issued July 2, 2026. Fix by July 30, 2026. Status: Issued (July 2, 2026).
August 8, 2025 · Complaint Investigation
Non-compliant
- Information Respecting the Accommodation — Terms of residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements include the services provided, rates charged,
  Issued August 8, 2025. Fix by August 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 8, 2025).
April 7, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued April 7, 2025. Fix by July 16, 2025. Status: Rectified (April 7, 2025).
- Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued April 7, 2025. Fix by July 16, 2025. Status: Rectified (April 7, 2025).
- Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by July 7, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 14, 2025).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued April 7, 2025. Fix by July 16, 2025. Status: Rectified (April 7, 2025).
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative Care and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
  Issued April 7, 2025. Fix by July 16, 2025. Status: Rectified (April 7, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued April 7, 2025. Fix by July 16, 2025. Status: Rectified (April 7, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued April 7, 2025. Fix by July 16, 2025. Status: Rectified (April 7, 2025).
- Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
  Issued April 7, 2025. Fix by July 16, 2025. Status: Rectified (April 7, 2025).
- Quality Improvement Reporting — Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.
  Issued April 7, 2025. Fix by July 16, 2025. Status: Rectified (April 7, 2025).
February 12, 2025 · CCHSS Investigation
Non-compliant
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by March 18, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 14, 2025).
- Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by March 18, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 14, 2025).
February 12, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Concerns Resolution on Health Care — Policy and procedure for responding to concerns about the Health Care provided.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by March 18, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 14, 2025).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by March 18, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 14, 2025).
- Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by March 18, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 14, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by March 18, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 14, 2025).
- Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by March 18, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 14, 2025).
October 11, 2023 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- CCHSS standard 1.3
  The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
  Issued October 11, 2023. Status: Resolved (February 12, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 1.8
  Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued October 11, 2023. Status: Resolved (February 12, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 5.3
  Palliative and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
  Issued October 11, 2023. Status: Resolved (February 12, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 10.1
  Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 11, 2023. Status: Resolved (February 12, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 11.1
  Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 11, 2023. Status: Resolved (February 12, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 12.1
  Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 11, 2023. Status: Resolved (February 12, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 16.1
  Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 11, 2023. Status: Resolved (February 12, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 16.3
  Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued October 11, 2023. Status: Resolved (February 12, 2024).
March 8, 2022 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
January 18, 2022 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
November 23, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
November 23, 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 23, 2021. Fix by December 10, 2021. Status: Rectified (December 9, 2021).
- 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 November 23, 2021. Fix by December 3, 2021. Status: Rectified (December 2, 2021).
April 13, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
April 6, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued April 6, 2021. Status: Resolved (April 13, 2021).
April 6, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Shared Spaces
  Issued April 6, 2021. Fix by April 9, 2021. Status: Rectified (April 13, 2021).
March 4, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
February 8, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued February 8, 2021. Status: Resolved (March 4, 2021).
November 5, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
September 22, 2020 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Restraint Management — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Palliative and End-Of-Life Care — Documented policies and procedures for Palliative and End-of-Life Care.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Restraint Management — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
August 31, 2020 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Enhanced Cleaning
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by September 2, 2020. Status: Rectified (September 4, 2020).
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Shared Spaces
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by September 2, 2020. Status: Rectified (September 4, 2020).
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Entry Screening Process
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by September 2, 2020. Status: Rectified (September 4, 2020).
August 31, 2020 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Palliative and End-Of-Life Care — Documented policies and procedures for Palliative and End-of-Life Care.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Restraint Management — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Restraint Management — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued August 31, 2020. Fix by November 30, 2020. Status: In Progress (September 23, 2020).
July 30, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
June 16, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
May 26, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
March 30, 2020 · Consultation
Not assessed (consultation)
January 28, 2020 · Inspection
Compliant
January 28, 2020 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition
  Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.
  Issued January 28, 2020. Fix by March 31, 2020. Status: Rectified (March 6, 2020).
- Criminal Record Checks — Completion of criminal record checks
  <p>Evidence required that each employee, volunteer and service provider who provide services directl
  Issued January 28, 2020. Fix by March 31, 2020. Status: Rectified (January 29, 2020).
September 11, 2019 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- CCHSS standard 19.2
  Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 1.2
  The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 1.8
  Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 5.3
  Palliative and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 6.3
  Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 9.2
  Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 9.3
  Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 11.1
  Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 12.1
  Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 15.1
  Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 16.3
  Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued September 11, 2019. Status: Resolved (December 9, 2019).
July 12, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
July 12, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
November 2, 2018 · CCHSS Audit
Compliant
July 10, 2018 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Duties of an Operator — Establish a Written Process for Addressing Concerns
  Provide evidence that a written process is established for addressing requests and_x000D_ concerns of th
  Issued July 10, 2018. Fix by October 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (September 24, 2018).
- Duties of an Operator — Provide Copies of Process to Address Requests and Concerns
  Provide evidence that copies of the written process established under clause 5(f) are_x000D_ provided to
  Issued July 10, 2018. Fix by October 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (September 24, 2018).
July 10, 2018 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- 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 July 10, 2018. Fix by October 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (September 28, 2018).
November 8, 2017 · Inspection
Compliant
July 21, 2017 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Information Respecting the Long Term Care Accommodation — Signed residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements have been signed by the resident/representativ
  Issued July 21, 2017. Fix by August 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (August 21, 2017).
- Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition
  Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.
  Issued July 21, 2017. Fix by November 30, 2017. Status: Rectified (November 9, 2017).
July 7, 2016 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Personal Choice Services — Appropriate areas, qualifications, and resident needs considered
  Evidence required of the personal choice service provider's certificate or licence. Evidence require
  Issued July 7, 2016. Fix by August 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2016).
- Information Respecting the Long Term Care Accommodation — Signed residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements have been signed by the resident/representativ
  Issued July 7, 2016. Fix by August 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2016).
July 20, 2015 · 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 July 20, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (September 28, 2015).
- Continuation of Services — Contingency plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,
  Issued July 20, 2015. Fix by October 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (September 28, 2015).
September 26, 2014 · Complaint Investigation
Compliant
July 14, 2014 · Inspection
Compliant
July 11, 2013 · 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 July 11, 2013. Fix by September 30, 2013. Status: Rectified (September 26, 2013).
- Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks
  Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut
  Issued July 11, 2013. Fix by September 30, 2013. Status: Rectified (September 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: Act and Regulation Requirements — Requirements of Staffing Plan are Met at All Times?
How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Changes in Care Plans are documented and communicated.?
How does the home meet: Quality Improvement Reporting — Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.?
How does the home meet: Information Respecting the Accommodation — Terms of residential services agreement?
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: Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.?

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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.

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The Sisters of Charity of Providence of Western CanadaSweet Grass, Edmonton · 47 units	Assisted living	2.0 km	100%2 of 2 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.