Long-term care (Type A)
St. Theresa General Hospital
Fort Vermilion, Alberta. Operated by Alberta Health Services.
- Visits since 2023
- 3
- 3 of 3 visits
- Non-compliant visits since 2023
- 3
- 100% of visits
- Open non-compliances
- 0
- issued, in progress or ongoing
- Last assessed visit
- Sep 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
- 8
- City
- Fort Vermilion
- Address
- 4506 46 Avenue, Fort Vermilion, Alberta, T0H1N0
- Record source
- ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
- First and last visit on record
- Mar 2014 to Sep 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.
September 16, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for assistance with oral care.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Quality Improvement Reporting — Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Continuity of Health Care — Emergency preparedness, pandemic, contingency plans mitigate risks, are reviewed and communicated.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Client Access to Information — Personal Directives, Power of Attorney, guardian/trusteeship or Advance Care Planning information.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.
An operator must document compliance with the requirements in 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued September 16, 2025. Fix by December 9, 2025. Status: Rectified (September 16, 2025).
October 17, 2023 · 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 October 17, 2023. Fix by November 30, 2023. Status: Rectified (November 1, 2023).
July 13, 2023 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
Medication Management — Client's Medication Management plan is reassessed.
An operator must ensure that a client's plan for medication management will be reassessed at the cli
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 13, 2024).
Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (July 31, 2024).
Nutrition and Hydration Management — Nutrition and hydration interventions reviewed and documented in Care Plan.
An operator must ensure that the directions for nutrition and hydration interventions for a Client a
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 7, 2024).
Palliative and End-Of-Life Care — Palliative and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 13, 2024).
Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.
An operator must document compliance with the requirements in 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 7, 2024).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Nutrition and Hydration Management — Registered dietitian included in nutrition and hydration assessment.
Where a client has been assessed as having therapeutic nutrition and hydration needs, an operator mu
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 7, 2024).
Restraint Management — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
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 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 20, 2024).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's or representative's lack of participation in the Care Plan is documented.
Where a client or the client's legal representative, if applicable, is unable or unwilling to partic
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 13, 2024).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Physician or Nurse Practitioner reviews the Care Plan.
An operator of a long-term care facility must ensure that the client's responsible Physician or Nurs
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 19, 2024).
Concerns Resolution on Health Care — Policy and procedure for responding to concerns about the Health Care provided.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 7, 2024).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Restraint Management — Restraint use is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Operator must ensure that when a restraint is used, it is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team on
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client and/or Client's legal representative participate in the development and review of Care Plan.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
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 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for bathing at a minimum of twice a week.
The policies and procedures in 14.1(b) must provide the client with the opportunity for bathing at a
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 13, 2024).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 19, 2024).
Restraint Management — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (June 5, 2024).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued July 13, 2023. Fix by November 15, 2023. Status: Rectified (March 13, 2024).
May 3, 2022 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
May 3, 2022 · Inspection
Compliant
June 23, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Enhanced Cleaning
Issued June 23, 2021. Fix by July 5, 2021. Status: Rectified (July 2, 2021).
COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Entry Screening Process
Issued June 23, 2021. Fix by July 5, 2021. Status: Rectified (June 28, 2021).
April 20, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
September 24, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
June 18, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
April 1, 2020 · Consultation
Not assessed (consultation)
March 12, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
March 12, 2019 · 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 March 12, 2019. Fix by August 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (August 14, 2019).
Prevention of Abuse — Education on prevention, identification, and reporting abuse
Evidence required that demonstrates that all employees have received appropriate education respectin
Issued March 12, 2019. Fix by July 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (July 22, 2019).
Residents Personal Affairs — Communication of processes
Evidence required that the policies on involvement in residents' personal affairs have been communic
Issued March 12, 2019. Fix by August 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (July 30, 2019).
March 6, 2018 · Inspection
Non-compliant
Cleaning Requirements — Regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas
Evidence required that the accommodation is cleaned on a regularly scheduled basis.
Issued March 6, 2018. Fix by June 30, 2018. Status: Rectified (May 31, 2018).
Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
Issued March 6, 2018. Fix by May 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (May 4, 2018).
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 March 6, 2018. Fix by May 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (April 12, 2018).
October 26, 2017 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
CCHSS standard 6.3
Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
Issued October 26, 2017. Status: Resolved (March 28, 2018).
CCHSS standard 9.2
Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued October 26, 2017. Status: Resolved (March 28, 2018).
CCHSS standard 9.3
Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued October 26, 2017. Status: Resolved (March 28, 2018).
CCHSS standard 11.1
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued October 26, 2017. Status: Resolved (March 28, 2018).
CCHSS standard 12.1
Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued October 26, 2017. Status: Resolved (March 28, 2018).
March 9, 2017 · 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 March 9, 2017. Fix by July 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (July 13, 2017).
June 1, 2016 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
Access to Physician or Nurse Practitioner Services — Physician to act as a medical director. Procedure to access on-call Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by September 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (August 15, 2016).
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by September 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (August 16, 2016).
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) — Staff have access to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) equipment.
An operator shall ensure that staff have access to the necessary equipment and supplies to carry out
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by September 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (August 5, 2016).
Medication Management — Client's Medication Management plan is reassessed.
An operator must ensure that a client's plan for medication management will be reassessed at the cli
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (September 30, 2016).
Nutrition and Hydration Management — Nutrition and hydration interventions reviewed and documented in Care Plan.
An operator must ensure that the directions for nutrition and hydration interventions for a Client a
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by December 2, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 23, 2016).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency — Documented bathing preference in Care Plan.
A client's preference for method and frequency of bathing must be documented in the client's care pl
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency — Oral care assistance and bathing frequency policies and procedures are implemented.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by December 2, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 23, 2016).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for assistance with oral care.
The policies and procedures in 14.1(a) must provide the client with the opportunity for assistance w
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by December 2, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 23, 2016).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for bathing at a minimum of twice a week.
The policies and procedures in 14.1(b) must provide the client with the opportunity for bathing at a
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by December 2, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 23, 2016).
Palliative and End-Of-Life Care — Palliative and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by September 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (August 15, 2016).
Restraint Management — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Restraint Management — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Restraint Management — Restraint use is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Operator must ensure that when a restraint is used, it is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team on
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by December 2, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 23, 2016).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by December 2, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 23, 2016).
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 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client and/or Client's legal representative participate in the development and review of Care Plan.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (September 30, 2016).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by September 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (August 16, 2016).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
Issued June 1, 2016. Fix by October 4, 2016. Status: Rectified (November 16, 2016).
March 8, 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 March 8, 2016. Fix by June 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (June 13, 2016).
Residents Personal Affairs — Communication of processes
Evidence required that the policies on involvement in residents' personal affairs have been communic
Issued March 8, 2016. Fix by April 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (April 21, 2016).
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 March 8, 2016. Fix by April 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (March 14, 2016).
Social or Leisure Activities — Resident needs, feedback and opinions considered
Evidence required that residents' opinions have been considered in the planning of social or leisure
Issued March 8, 2016. Fix by July 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (June 30, 2016).
March 9, 2015 · 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 March 9, 2015. Fix by April 30, 2015. Status: Rectified (March 17, 2015).
Water Temperature — Safe water temperatures
Evidence required that the hottest water temperature flowing out of the faucets in resident areas do
Issued March 9, 2015. Fix by April 30, 2015. Status: Rectified (March 19, 2015).
Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication, and review of plans
Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is practical, identifies relevant supports,
Issued March 9, 2015. Fix by March 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (February 26, 2016).
Continuation of Services — Contingency plans
Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,
Issued March 9, 2015. Fix by April 30, 2015. Status: Rectified (March 16, 2015).
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 March 9, 2015. Fix by June 30, 2015. Status: Rectified (June 19, 2015).
Prevention of Abuse — Education on prevention, identification, and reporting abuse
Evidence required that demonstrates that all employees have received appropriate education respectin
Issued March 9, 2015. Fix by September 30, 2015. Status: Rectified (August 27, 2015).
August 21, 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 March 13, 2014. Fix by November 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (October 27, 2014).
March 13, 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 March 13, 2014. Fix by August 31, 2014. Status: Rectified (October 27, 2014).
Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks
Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut
Issued March 13, 2014. Fix by August 31, 2014. Status: Rectified (August 25, 2014).
Prevention of Abuse — Education on prevention, identification, and reporting abuse
Evidence required that demonstrates that all employees have received appropriate education respectin
Issued March 13, 2014. Fix by August 31, 2014. Status: Rectified (August 25, 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: Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.?
- How does the home meet: Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.?
- How does the home meet: Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.?
- How does the home meet: Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks?
- How does the home meet: Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for assistance with oral care.?
- How does the home meet: Quality Improvement Reporting — Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heimstaed Seniors LodgeLa Crete · 54 units | Type B (designated supportive living) | 33 km | 100%1 of 1 visit |
| La Crete Continuing Care CentreLa Crete · 23 units | Long-term care (Type A) | 33 km | 100%3 of 3 visits |
| Boreal Housing Foundation - Mackenzie HouseHigh Level · 28 units | Type B (designated supportive living) | 67 km | 50%1 of 2 visits |
| Northwest Health CentreHigh Level · 10 units | Long-term care (Type A) | 67 km | 100%2 of 2 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.