Assisted living
Sweetgrass
Slave Lake, Alberta. Operated by Yarrow Limited Partnership.
- Visits since 2023
- 6
- 5 of 6 visits
- Non-compliant visits since 2023
- 5
- 83% of visits
- Open non-compliances
- 0
- issued, in progress or ongoing
- Last assessed visit
- Aug 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
- Supportive Living Accommodation
- Subtype
- Assisted Living Accommodation
- Units
- 7
- City
- Slave Lake
- Address
- 105 6 Avenue NE, Slave Lake, Alberta, T0G2A2
- Record source
- ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
- First and last visit on record
- May 2018 to Aug 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.
August 19, 2025 · Inspection
Non-compliant
Safeguarding of Resident Property — Communication of policy for safeguarding of resident property
Evidence required that the written policy for safeguarding of resident property has been communicate
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by October 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Cleaning Requirements — Regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas
Evidence required that the accommodation is cleaned on a regularly scheduled basis.
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by September 30, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Cleaning Requirements — Odour control
Evidence required that appropriate mechanisms are used to minimize unpleasant odours in the accommod
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by September 30, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Laundry — Condition of laundry facilities
Evidence required that the equipment and the laundry area are appropriate, clean and in good repair.
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by September 30, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Cleaning Requirements — Clean and comfortable environment
Evidence required of a clean and comfortable environment.
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by September 30, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Safeguarding of Resident Property — Written processes for safeguarding property
Evidence required of a maintained, implemented and written policy for the safeguarding of resident p
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by October 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Continuation of Services — Contingency plans
Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by October 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Continuation of Services — Contingency plans
Evidence required that the continuation of services plan includes provisions for loss of utilities,
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by October 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Laundry — Condition of laundry facilities
Evidence required that the equipment and the laundry area are appropriate, clean and in good repair.
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by September 30, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Safeguarding of Resident Property — Written policy for safeguarding personal possessions
Evidence required of a maintained, implemented and written policy for the safeguarding of resident p
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by October 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
Safeguarding of Resident Property — Communication of policy for safeguarding of resident property
Evidence required that the written policy for safeguarding of resident property has been communicate
Issued August 19, 2025. Fix by October 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (August 19, 2025).
August 6, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Policies and procedures to provide Clients the opportunity for assistance with oral care.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Infection Prevention and Control — Staff have access to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) equipment.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Medication Management — Client is provided with medication assistance.
Where a client is assessed as being unable to competently self-administer their medication, an Opera
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative Care and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Quality Improvement Reporting — Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Documented bathing preference in Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 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 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Continuity of Health Care — Emergency preparedness, pandemic, contingency plans mitigate risks, are reviewed and communicated.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
July 17, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
Quality Improvement Reporting — Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative Care and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Infection Prevention and Control — Staff have access to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) equipment.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Medication Management — Client is provided with medication assistance.
Where a client is assessed as being unable to competently self-administer their medication, an Opera
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 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 July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Continuity of Health Care — Emergency preparedness, pandemic, contingency plans mitigate risks, are reviewed and communicated.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 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 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Documented bathing preference in Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
July 3, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
Oral Care Assistance and Bathing Frequency in Continuing Care Homes — Documented bathing preference in Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Continuity of Health Care — Emergency preparedness, pandemic, contingency plans mitigate risks, are reviewed and communicated.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care — Palliative Care and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 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 July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Medication Management — Client is provided with medication assistance.
Where a client is assessed as being unable to competently self-administer their medication, an Opera
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 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 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Life Enrichment Services — Life Enrichment Services are provided as per Client's Care Plan.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Quality Improvement Reporting — Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Infection Prevention and Control — Staff have access to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) equipment.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued July 3, 2025. Fix by September 25, 2025. Status: Rectified (July 3, 2025).
April 25, 2023 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
CCHSS standard 1.1
An appropriate assessment tool for Client's Health Care needs is used.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
CCHSS standard 1.7
Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
CCHSS standard 4.4
Personal Directives, Power of Attorney, guardian/trusteeship or Advance Care Planning information.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
CCHSS standard 10.1
Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
CCHSS standard 11.1
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
CCHSS standard 12.1
Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
CCHSS standard 16.1
Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
CCHSS standard 16.5
Secure Space usage is documented and reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
CCHSS standard 16.6
Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
Issued April 25, 2023. Status: Resolved (June 13, 2023).
March 14, 2023 · Inspection
Compliant
July 13, 2022 · Inspection
Non-compliant
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 July 13, 2022. Fix by August 3, 2022. Status: Rectified (July 28, 2022).
Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
Issued July 13, 2022. Fix by August 3, 2022. Status: Rectified (July 28, 2022).
November 4, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
October 5, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
standard not recorded in the file
Issued October 5, 2021. Status: Resolved (November 4, 2021).
standard not recorded in the file
Issued October 5, 2021. Status: Resolved (November 4, 2021).
standard not recorded in the file
Issued October 5, 2021. Status: Resolved (November 4, 2021).
June 23, 2021 · Inspection
Compliant
March 10, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
August 11, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
standard not recorded in the file
Issued August 11, 2020. Status: Resolved (March 10, 2021).
standard not recorded in the file
Issued August 11, 2020. Status: Resolved (March 10, 2021).
June 16, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
May 24, 2018 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
CCHSS standard 4.4
Personal Directives, Power of Attorney, guardian/trusteeship or Advance Care Planning information.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
CCHSS standard 5.3
Palliative and End-of-Life care documentation in Care Plan.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
CCHSS standard 6.3
Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
CCHSS standard 8.1
Policies and procedures regarding criminal record checks for staff and volunteers.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
CCHSS standard 11.1
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
CCHSS standard 12.1
Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
CCHSS standard 15.1
Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
CCHSS standard 16.1
Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
CCHSS standard 16.3
Documentation for restraint use.
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
18 — 18.4
Operator responsibilities for council
Issued May 24, 2018. Status: Resolved (October 29, 2018).
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: Safeguarding of Resident Property — Communication of policy for safeguarding of resident property?
- How does the home meet: Cleaning Requirements — Regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas?
- How does the home meet: Cleaning Requirements — Odour control?
- How does the home meet: Laundry — Condition of laundry facilities?
- How does the home meet: Cleaning Requirements — Clean and comfortable environment?
- How does the home meet: Safeguarding of Resident Property — Written processes for safeguarding property?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slave Lake Healthcare CentreSlave Lake · 19 units | Long-term care (Type A) | under 1 km | 100%1 of 1 visit |
| Vanderwell Heritage PlaceSlave Lake · 8 units | Type B (designated supportive living) | under 1 km | 100%4 of 4 visits |
| Keekenow Senior FacilityWabasca · 30 units | Type B (designated supportive living) | 95 km | 88%7 of 8 visits |
| Pleasant Valley LodgeAthabasca · 70 units | Lodge | 99 km | —no visits in the window |
Check the government’s record
- Official record on the government’s viewer
- Official record on the government’s viewer
- Official record on the government’s viewer
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.