Type B (designated supportive living)

Vermilion Valley Lodge

Vermilion, Alberta. Operated by Vermilion & District Housing Foundation.

Visits since 2023: 4; 3 of 4 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023: 3; 75% of visits
Open non-compliances: 10; issued, in progress or ongoing
Last assessed visit: Apr 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 B
Subtype: —
Units: 40
City: Vermilion
Address: 5401 46 Street, Vermilion, Alberta, T9X0B6
Record source: ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record: Mar 2014 to Apr 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.

April 8, 2026 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- Assistive Equipment, Technology And Medical/Surgical Supplies — Policies and procedures on maintaining equipment owned by Operator and reporting if unsafe.
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- 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 April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- Quality Improvement Reporting — Reporting reportable incidents.
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- Staff Training — Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client and/or Client's legal representative participate in the development and review of Care Plan.
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 2, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
October 1, 2025 · 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 1, 2025. Fix by October 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (October 1, 2025).
- 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 October 1, 2025. Fix by October 31, 2025. Status: Rectified (October 1, 2025).
September 7, 2023 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- CCHSS standard 1.2
  The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued September 7, 2023. Status: Resolved (December 21, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 1.8
  Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued September 7, 2023. Status: Resolved (December 21, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 10.1
  Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 7, 2023. Status: Resolved (December 21, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 11.1
  Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 7, 2023. Status: Resolved (December 21, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 12.1
  Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 7, 2023. Status: Resolved (December 21, 2023).
- CCHSS standard 15.1
  Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 7, 2023. Status: Resolved (December 21, 2023).
April 12, 2023 · Inspection
Compliant
March 17, 2022 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — Enhanced Cleaning
  Issued March 17, 2022. Fix by March 21, 2022. Status: Rectified (March 18, 2022).
August 10, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
June 23, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued June 23, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 10, 2021).
May 27, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued May 27, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 10, 2021).
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued May 27, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 10, 2021).
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued May 27, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 10, 2021).
April 22, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued April 22, 2021. Status: Resolved (August 10, 2021).
March 19, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Non-compliant
- COVID-19 Chief Medical Officer of Health Orders Expectations Not Met — COVID Outbreak Policies, Procedures and Implementation
  Issued March 19, 2021. Fix by March 26, 2021. Status: Rectified (March 29, 2021).
January 7, 2021 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
April 28, 2020 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
April 1, 2020 · Consultation
Not assessed (consultation)
February 4, 2020 · Inspection
Compliant
February 4, 2020 · 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 February 4, 2020. Fix by March 31, 2020. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2020).
October 29, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
October 22, 2019 · Complaint Investigation
Compliant
February 1, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
February 1, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
July 18, 2018 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Nutritional Requirements — Menu approved by qualified professional
  Evidence required that the menu is reviewed and approved by a Registered Dietician or a Food & N
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by October 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (September 28, 2018).
- Menu Requirements — Record of meals served
  Evidence required of meals served and substitutions made.
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by February 28, 2019. Status: Rectified (February 5, 2019).
May 2, 2018 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- CCHSS standard 19.2
  Policies and procedures for tracking incidents and near-misses are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 1.2
  The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 1.5
  Client and/or Client's legal representative participate in the development and review of Care Plan.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 1.7
  Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 1.8
  Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 4.4
  Personal Directives, Power of Attorney, guardian/trusteeship or Advance Care Planning information.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 7.1
  Sharing of Client's Health Information with other Operators providing Health Care.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 8.1
  Policies and procedures regarding criminal record checks for staff and volunteers.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 9.2
  Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 9.3
  Policies and procedures for Staff training are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 11.1
  Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 12.1
  Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 14.1
  Oral care assistance and bathing frequency policies and procedures are implemented.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 15.1
  Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- CCHSS standard 18.1
  Policy and procedure for responding to concerns about the Health Care provided.
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
- 18 — 18.4
  Operator responsibilities for council
  Issued May 2, 2018. Status: Resolved (September 25, 2018).
February 28, 2018 · Complaint Investigation
Non-compliant
- Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
  Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by May 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2018).
February 28, 2018 · 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 February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2018).
- Menu Requirements — Record of meals served
  Evidence required of meals served and substitutions made.
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (February 5, 2019).
- Information Respecting the Supportive Living Accommodation — Terms of residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements include the services provided, rates charged,
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2018).
- Medication Assistance or Reminders — Self administration, secure storage, training, and error reporting
  Evidence required of written processes for medication assistance and medication reminders including
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2018).
- Information Respecting the Supportive Living Accommodation — Signed residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements have been signed by the resident/representativ
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2018).
- Criminal Record Checks — Completion of criminal record checks
  <p>Evidence required that each employee, volunteer and service provider who provide services directl
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by June 30, 2018. Status: Rectified (June 25, 2018).
- Nutritional Requirements — Menu approved by qualified professional
  Evidence required that the menu is reviewed and approved by a Registered Dietician or a Food & N
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (September 28, 2018).
- Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks
  Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2018).
- Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
  Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2018).
- Water Temperature — Safe water temperatures
  Evidence required that the hottest water temperature flowing out of the faucets in resident areas do
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by June 30, 2018. Status: Rectified (June 25, 2018).
- Prevention of Abuse — Education on prevention, identification and reporting abuse
  Evidence required that demonstrates that all employees have received appropriate education respectin
  Issued February 28, 2018. Fix by August 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (July 20, 2018).
March 20, 2017 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Information Respecting the Supportive Living Accommodation — Signed residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements have been signed by the resident/representativ
  Issued March 20, 2017. Fix by April 30, 2017. Status: Rectified (April 18, 2017).
- Information Respecting the Supportive Living Accommodation — Terms of residential services agreement
  Evidence required that residential service agreements include the services provided, rates charged,
  Issued March 20, 2017. Fix by April 30, 2017. Status: Rectified (April 18, 2017).
March 23, 2016 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- 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 23, 2016. Fix by June 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (June 17, 2016).
- Menu Requirements — Resident consultation on meal times
  Evidence required that residents are consulted, every 6 months at minimum, regarding meal times and
  Issued March 23, 2016. Fix by June 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (June 17, 2016).
- Medication Assistance or Reminders — Self administration, secure storage, training, and error reporting
  Evidence required of written processes for medication assistance and medication reminders including
  Issued March 23, 2016. Fix by June 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (June 15, 2016).
- Nutritional Requirements — Menu approved by qualified professional
  Evidence required that the menu is reviewed and approved by a Registered Dietician or a Food & N
  Issued March 23, 2016. Fix by September 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (September 19, 2016).
- Menu Requirements — Resident feedback into meals, fluids and snacks
  Evidence required of obtaining residents' opinions and feedback regarding the meals, fluids and snac
  Issued March 23, 2016. Fix by June 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (June 17, 2016).
March 20, 2015 · Inspection
Compliant
May 22, 2014 · CCHSS Regular Audit
Non-compliant
- Communicable Disease and Infection Prevention and Control — Services are provided in accordance with all communicable disease, & IPC standards issued by AH .
  (a) Continuing care health services shall be provided in accordance with all communicable disease an
  Issued May 22, 2014. Fix by July 28, 2014. Status: Rectified (July 21, 2014).
- Operational Processes — Policies and processes are in place as defined by the Standard.
  (b) Operational policies and processes shall include, but are not limited to:_x000D_ - Client heal
  Issued May 22, 2014. Fix by July 28, 2014. Status: Rectified (July 21, 2014).
March 20, 2014 · 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 20, 2014. Fix by April 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (April 28, 2014).
- Water Temperature — Training, maintenance and risk mitigation to ensure safe water temperatures
  Evidence required that regularly scheduled checks are in place to ensure that safe water temperature
  Issued March 20, 2014. Fix by April 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (April 28, 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: 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: Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures for water supply system and temperature checks?
How does the home meet: Quality Improvement Reporting — Reporting reportable incidents.?
How does the home meet: Infection Prevention and Control — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures 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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Dr. Cooke Continuing CareLloydminster · 50 units	Long-term care (Type A)	55 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.