Long-term care (Type A)

Vulcan Community Health Centre

Vulcan, Alberta. Operated by Alberta Health Services.

Visits since 2023: 6; 5 of 6 visits
Non-compliant visits since 2023: 5; 83% of visits
Open non-compliances: 1; 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 A
Subtype: —
Units: 15
City: Vulcan
Address: 610 Elizabeth Street S, Vulcan, Alberta, T0L2B0
Record source: ASTRAL (as the file gives it)
First and last visit on record: Jan 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 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Trust Accounts — Written policy for trust accounts
  Evidence required of a maintained, implemented and written policy for trust accounts and the written
  Issued April 8, 2026. Fix by July 15, 2026. Status: Issued (April 8, 2026).
- 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 April 8, 2026. Fix by April 30, 2026. Status: Rectified (April 8, 2026).
January 20, 2026 · CCHSS Inspection
Non-compliant
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 20, 2026).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Policies and procedures regarding Restraint use are documented and implemented.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 20, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — The care plan reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 20, 2026).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 20, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Medical Status assessments are documented.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 20, 2026).
- Staff Training — Documented compliance to training.
  An operator must document compliance with the requirements in 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 20, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 21, 2026).
- Restraint Management and Secure Spaces — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 20, 2026).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is created and reviewed by an Interdisciplinary Team conference.
  Issued January 20, 2026. Fix by April 14, 2026. Status: Rectified (January 20, 2026).
October 18, 2023 · CCHSS Audit
Non-compliant
- 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 October 18, 2023. Fix by January 12, 2024. Status: Rectified (February 7, 2024).
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) — Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 18, 2023. Fix by January 12, 2024. Status: Rectified (January 24, 2024).
- Restraint Management — Documentation for restraint use.
  Issued October 18, 2023. Fix by January 12, 2024. Status: Rectified (February 12, 2024).
- Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 18, 2023. Fix by January 12, 2024. Status: Rectified (January 24, 2024).
- Standardized Assessment and Person-Centred Care Planning — Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued October 18, 2023. Fix by January 12, 2024. Status: Rectified (January 24, 2024).
- Risk Management — Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 18, 2023. Fix by January 12, 2024. Status: Rectified (February 7, 2024).
- Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.
  Issued October 18, 2023. Fix by January 12, 2024. Status: Rectified (January 24, 2024).
May 24, 2023 · 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 May 24, 2023. Fix by December 31, 2023. Status: Rectified (November 27, 2023).
April 5, 2023 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Compliant
February 23, 2023 · Quality Monitoring Visit
Non-compliant
- standard not recorded in the file
  Issued February 23, 2023. Status: Resolved (April 5, 2023).
May 13, 2021 · CMOH Inspection
Compliant
April 7, 2020 · Consultation
Not assessed (consultation)
November 7, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
November 7, 2019 · Inspection
Compliant
September 19, 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 September 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 13, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 1.4
  Medical Status assessments are documented.
  Issued September 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 13, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 1.5
  Client and/or Client's legal representative participate in the development and review of Care Plan.
  Issued September 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 13, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 1.8
  Client's Care Plan is reviewed.
  Issued September 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 13, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 10.1
  Managed risk agreements are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 13, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 11.1
  Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 13, 2020).
- CCHSS standard 12.1
  Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.
  Issued September 19, 2019. Status: Resolved (July 13, 2020).
November 14, 2018 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- Establishment of a Resident and Family Council — Provide Copies of Notice
  Provide evidence that copies of the notice advising the right to establish a Resident and Family Cou
  Issued November 14, 2018. Fix by January 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (December 27, 2018).
- Duties of an Operator — Provide Copies of Process to Address Requests and Concerns
  Provide evidence that copies of the written process established under clause 5(f) are_x000D_ provided to
  Issued November 14, 2018. Fix by January 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (December 27, 2018).
- Establishment of a Resident and Family Council — Notice of Meeting Posted
  Provide evidence that that a notice of every meeting is posted in a conspicuous place in the residen
  Issued November 14, 2018. Fix by January 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (December 27, 2018).
- Establishment of a Resident and Family Council — Notice Remains Posted
  Provide evidence that the notice advising the right to establish a Resident and_x000D_ Family Coun
  Issued November 14, 2018. Fix by January 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (December 27, 2018).
- Duties of an Operator — Documents Concerns and Proposed Solutions
  Provide evidence that all requests, concerns and proposed solutions expressed by a_x000D_ resident, a me
  Issued November 14, 2018. Fix by January 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (December 27, 2018).
- Establishment of a Resident and Family Council — Meeting Every 6 Months to Inform Residents
  Provide evidence that a meeting has been convened to inform residents, their families and persons of
  Issued November 14, 2018. Fix by January 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (December 27, 2018).
- Duties of an Operator — Take all Concerns into Consideration
  Provide evidence that all requests, concerns and proposed solutions expressed by a_x000D_ resident, a me
  Issued November 14, 2018. Fix by January 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (December 27, 2018).
November 14, 2018 · 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 November 14, 2018. Fix by January 31, 2019. Status: Rectified (December 27, 2018).
November 9, 2017 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- 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 November 9, 2017. Fix by January 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (January 16, 2018).
- 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 November 9, 2017. Fix by January 31, 2018. Status: Rectified (January 16, 2018).
November 22, 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 November 22, 2016. Fix by January 31, 2017. Status: Rectified (November 24, 2016).
January 6, 2016 · 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 January 6, 2016. Fix by April 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (April 18, 2016).
- Continuation of Services — Practicability, communication, and review of plans
  Evidence required that the continuation of services plan is practical, identifies relevant supports,
  Issued January 6, 2016. Fix by April 30, 2016. Status: Rectified (April 18, 2016).
- 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 January 6, 2016. Fix by May 31, 2016. Status: Rectified (May 16, 2016).
December 12, 2014 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- 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 December 12, 2014. Fix by March 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (December 13, 2014).
- Maintenance Requirements — Preventative and corrective maintenance
  Evidence required of a scheduled preventative maintenance and repair program.
  Issued December 12, 2014. Fix by May 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (March 31, 2015).
- Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks
  Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut
  Issued December 12, 2014. Fix by March 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (March 12, 2015).
September 4, 2014 · CCHSS Regular Audit
Compliant
January 16, 2014 · Inspection
Non-compliant
- 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 January 16, 2014. Fix by July 31, 2014. Status: Rectified (April 28, 2014).
- Safety Requirements — Accommodation in safe condition
  Evidence required that the accommodation and grounds are safe and free of hazards.
  Issued January 16, 2014. Fix by January 31, 2015. Status: Rectified (December 13, 2014).
- Water Temperature — Therapeutic tub temperature checks
  Evidence required of the testing of the temperature of the hottest flowing water from each therapeut
  Issued January 16, 2014. Fix by April 30, 2014. Status: Rectified (April 16, 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: Trust Accounts — Written policy for trust accounts?
How does the home meet: Nutritional Requirements — Quality and quantity of food, communication of menu/times?
How does the home meet: Medication Management — Policies and procedures in Medication Management are documented and implemented.?
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 reflects the findings of the assessment and is kept up to date.?
How does the home meet: Safe Bath and Shower Water Temperature — Policies and procedures regarding safe water temperatures are documented and implemented.?

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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.