Type B (designated supportive living)

The Good Samaritan Society Lee Crest

Cardston, Alberta. Operated by The Good Samaritan Society (A Lutheran Social Service Organization).

Visits since 2023: 4; 3 of 4 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023: 3; 75% of visits
Open non-compliances: 9; issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit: Jun 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.

The operator asked that the street address not be shown on the government’s viewer, so this page shows the city only.

About this home

Type: Continuing Care Home Type B
Subtype: —
Units: 72
City: Cardston
Record source: ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record: Dec 2013 to Jun 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.

June 11, 2026 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- 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 June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Restraint use is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
  Issued June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
- Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
  Issued June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
  Issued June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued June 11, 2026. Fix by September 3, 2026. Status: Issued (June 11, 2026).
January 26, 2026 · Inspection
Compliant
February 12, 2025 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Health Care Providers — Policies and procedures regarding criminal record checks for Staff and volunteers.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Quality Improvement Reporting — Reporting reportable incidents.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures for Secure Spaces are documented and implemented.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 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 February 12, 2025. Fix by May 12, 2025. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2025).
July 20, 2023 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- CCHSS standard 9.2
  Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued July 20, 2023. Status: Resolved (January 2, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 10.1
  Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued July 20, 2023. Status: Resolved (January 2, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 12.1
  Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued July 20, 2023. Status: Resolved (January 2, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 16.3
  Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued July 20, 2023. Status: Resolved (January 2, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 16.5
  Secure Space usage is documented and reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
  Issued July 20, 2023. Status: Resolved (January 2, 2024).
- CCHSS standard 16.6
  Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
  Issued July 20, 2023. Status: Resolved (January 2, 2024).
October 13, 2022 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
August 15, 2022 · Inspection
Compliant
October 7, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
September 7, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued September 7, 2021. Status: Resolved (October 7, 2021).
May 6, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Entry Screening Process
  Issued May 6, 2021. Fix by May 10, 2021. Status: Rectified (May 11, 2021).
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Shared Spaces
  Issued May 6, 2021. Fix by May 10, 2021. Status: Rectified (May 11, 2021).
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Personal Protective Equipment
  Issued May 6, 2021. Fix by May 10, 2021. Status: Rectified (May 11, 2021).
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — COVID Outbreak Policies, Procedures and Implementation
  Issued May 6, 2021. Fix by May 10, 2021. Status: Rectified (May 11, 2021).
June 24, 2020 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Enhanced Cleaning
  Issued June 24, 2020. Fix by June 24, 2020. Status: Rectified (August 28, 2020).
March 31, 2020 · Consultation
Not assessed (consultation)
December 10, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
December 10, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
November 29, 2018 · Inspection
Compliant
November 29, 2018 · Inspection
Compliant
November 21, 2018 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- CCHSS standard 1.2
  The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 1.3
  The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 1.7
  Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 1.8
  Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 9.2
  Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 10.1
  Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 11.1
  Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 12.1
  Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 16.1
  Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 16.3
  Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 16.4
  Policies and procedures for Secure Spaces are documented and implemented.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
- CCHSS standard 16.6
  Secure Space usage is documented in Client's chart and Care Plan.
  Issued November 21, 2018. Status: Resolved (May 24, 2019).
January 3, 2018 · Inspection
Compliant
December 12, 2016 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication and review of plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is communicated and made available to resid
  Issued December 12, 2016. Fix by February 28, 2017. Status: Rectified (December 21, 2016).
December 3, 2015 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Act and Regulation Requirements — REG- Current fire inspection report
  Evidence required of the most recent fire inspection report.
  Issued December 3, 2015. Fix by February 29, 2016. Status: Rectified (February 17, 2016).
November 28, 2014 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Risk Management — Review of managed risk agreements
  Evidence required that the managed risk agreement(s) have been reviewed and, if necessary, amended.
  Issued November 28, 2014. Fix by February 28, 2015. Status: Rectified (February 11, 2015).
- Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication and review of plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is communicated and made available to resid
  Issued November 28, 2014. Fix by February 28, 2015. Status: Rectified (February 11, 2015).
- Nutritional Requirements — Quality and quantity of food, communication of menu/times
  Evidence required that residents are aware of the times that meals, fluids and snacks are served, an
  Issued November 28, 2014. Fix by February 28, 2015. Status: Rectified (December 1, 2014).
- Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks
  Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut
  Issued November 28, 2014. Fix by April 30, 2015. Status: Rectified (March 20, 2015).
- Information Respecting the Supportive Living Accommodation — Accommodation information provision
  Evidence required that the information is made available regarding:
  Issued November 28, 2014. Fix by February 28, 2015. Status: Rectified (December 1, 2014).
December 16, 2013 · 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 December 16, 2013. Fix by January 31, 2014. Status: Rectified (January 8, 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 — An appropriate assessment tool for Client's Health Care needs is used.?
How does the home meet: Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Restraint use is reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Team.?
How does the home meet: Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.?
How does the home meet: Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.?
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 — The care plan addresses the Client's needs, goals, and intervention details.?

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Distances from the centre of Cardston, since this page does not place the home itself. Straight-line, between postal code centres.

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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.