Long-term care (Type A)

St. Martha's Place/Banff Mineral Springs Hospital

Banff, Alberta. Operated by Covenant Health.

Visits since 2023: 2; 1 of 2 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023: 1; 50% of visits
Open non-compliances: 0; issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit: Jul 2025; 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: 25
City: Banff
Address: 305 Lynx Street, PO Box 1050, Banff, Alberta, T1L1H7
Record source: ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record: Feb 2014 to Jul 2025

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 29, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 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 July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Continuity of Health Care — Emergency preparedness, pandemic, contingency plans mitigate risks, are reviewed and communicated.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Restraint use is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures for Secure Spaces are documented and implemented.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — An appropriate assessment tool for Client's Health Care needs is used.
  An operator must ensure that a client's health care needs are assessed using the appropriate InterRA
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
- Staff Training — Training materials are current.
  An operator must ensure that training materials are current in relation to the legislation, regulati
  Issued July 29, 2025. Fix by October 21, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 29, 2025).
May 4, 2023 · Inspection
Compliant
April 13, 2022 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
May 5, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Personal Protective Equipment
  Issued May 5, 2021. Fix by May 7, 2021. Status: Rectified (May 5, 2021).
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Entry Screening Process
  Issued May 5, 2021. Fix by May 7, 2021. Status: Rectified (May 5, 2021).
April 14, 2020 · Consultation
Not assessed (consultation)
February 4, 2020 · Inspection
Compliant
February 4, 2020 · Inspection
Compliant
October 10, 2019 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- CCHSS standard 1.2
  The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 1.3
  The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 1.4
  Medical Status assessments are documented.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 1.8
  Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 10.1
  Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 15.1
  Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 15.2
  Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 16.1
  Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 16.3
  Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 16.4
  Policies and procedures for Secure Spaces are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 16.6
  Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
  Issued October 10, 2019. Status: Resolved (February 18, 2020).
February 12, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
February 12, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
February 21, 2018 · Inspection
Compliant
February 22, 2017 · Inspection
Compliant
February 17, 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 February 17, 2016. Fix by March 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (March 1, 2016).
- Safety and Security — Employee access to policies and procedures
  Evidence required that all employees are aware of and have access to the policies and procedures in
  Issued February 17, 2016. Fix by March 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (March 1, 2016).
February 5, 2015 · 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 February 5, 2015. Fix by March 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (February 18, 2015).
- Safety and Security — Employee access to policies and procedures
  Evidence required that all employees are aware of and have access to the policies and procedures in
  Issued February 5, 2015. Fix by March 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (February 18, 2015).
July 30, 2014 · CCHSS Regular Audit
Non-compliant
- 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 July 30, 2014. Fix by November 28, 2014. Status: Rectified (December 10, 2014).
- Medication Management — Medication management policies and processes in place and implemented.
  (a) Medication management policies and processes are in place and implemented.
  Issued July 30, 2014. Fix by November 28, 2014. Status: Rectified (December 10, 2014).
- Physician Services — Medical director ensures policies and processes are in place as required by the Standards.
  (d) The medical director ensure the following policies and processes are in place:_x000D_ - Initia
  Issued July 30, 2014. Fix by October 27, 2014. Status: Rectified (October 27, 2014).
February 24, 2014 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Residents Personal Affairs — Communication of processes
  Evidence required that the policies on involvement in residents' personal affairs have been communic
  Issued February 24, 2014. Fix by May 31, 2014. Status: Rectified (May 2, 2014).
- Residents Personal Affairs — Requirements for written processes
  Evidence required of written policies that address the accepting of gifts and the involvement of emp
  Issued February 24, 2014. Fix by May 31, 2014. Status: Rectified (May 2, 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 February 24, 2014. Fix by April 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (March 24, 2014).

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: Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.?
How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.?
How does the home meet: Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.?
How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.?
How does the home meet: 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.?
How does the home meet: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.?

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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.