Chinook Care Centre (1261 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary) is a continuing care facility in Alberta. The home provides round-the-clock nurse care for patients with complex medical needs or advanced stages of cognitive impairment. Chinook Care Centre has a capacity of approximately 230 units.
Our research team at Good Caring Canada evaluates Chinook Care Centre from three angles: performance indicators, demographic profile, and inspection reports.
Table of Contents:
- Performance Indicators for Chinook Care Centre
- Demographic Profile of Chinook Care Centre
- Inspection Reports for Chinook Care Centre
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Performance Indicators for Chinook Care Centre
Performance indicators provide a quantitative perspective to the appropriateness and effectiveness of care practices of a long-term care home.
Our research team at Good Caring Canada has compiled data from the Resident Assessment Instrument (interRAI), a standardized assessment tool, to help you assess the care quality of Chinook Care Centre.
- 💊 Potentially inappropriate use of antipsychotics is measured by the percentage of residents taking antipsychotic drugs, without a diagnosis of psychosis
- 🔒 Potentially excessive use of physical restraints is measured by the percentage of residents in daily physical restraints
- 🤕 Fall risk is measured by the percentage of residents who fell in the 30 days leading up to the date of their quarterly clinical assessment
- 🦽 Worsened physical functioning is measured by the net percentage of residents who worsened or remained dependent in transferring and locomotion
- 🩹 Worsened pressure ulcers is measured by the percentage of residents whose pressure ulcers worsened since the previous assessment
- 😣 Pain is measured by the percentage of residents who report to have moderate daily pain or horrible/excruciating pain at any frequency
- ☹️ Worsened depressive mood is measured by the percentage of residents whose symptoms of depression worsened since the previous assessment
Demographic Profile of Chinook Care Centre
Our research team at Good Caring Canada has compiled data on three important demographic attributes to help you assess the profile of Chinook Care Centre.
When evaluating a long-term care home, it is important to consider its demographic profile. A facility’s gender ratio and age distribution can influence the availability and type of social activities, while the prevalence of dementia can be particularly relevant for individuals with or without similar conditions.
Inspection Reports for Chinook Care Centre
The Government of Alberta establishes quality standards for long-term care facilities through a balance of mechanisms, including legislation and standards. Chinook Care Centre is required to comply to the Continuing Care Health Service Standards and Accommodation Standards.
✅ June 2023
On June 5, 2023, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be fully compliant, indicating that it met all necessary requirements for providing a safe and suitable living environment for its residents.
🔍 May 2023
On May 4, 2023, a CCHSS audit was conducted at Chinook Care Centre, revealing multiple non-compliance findings. The facility did not meet the requirements for Sub-Standards 16.6, 16.5, 16.1, 10.1, 9.3, 9.2, 1.8, and 1.3. These deficiencies indicate significant gaps in areas related to resident care, staff training, and facility management, suggesting a need for substantial improvements to meet the comprehensive health and safety standards required by the CCHSS.
✅ October 2022
On October 20, 2022, a Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant with all relevant public health standards, reflecting effective management of health care practices and a safe environment for residents.
✅ April 2022
On April 13, 2022, a CMOH inspection under Public Health was carried out at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, indicating adherence to public health protocols and ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.
✅ February 2022
On February 10, 2022, another Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, demonstrating ongoing adherence to health standards and protocols.
✅ October 2021
On October 5, 2021, a Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, reflecting consistent adherence to public health standards.
✅ September 2021
On September 29, 2021, two inspections were conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The first, a CMOH inspection under Public Health, and the second, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard, both found the facility to be compliant. These results indicate that the care center was adhering to both public health and accommodation standards, ensuring a safe and appropriate living environment for its residents.
✅ March 2021
On March 29, 2021, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be fully compliant, indicating that it met all necessary requirements for maintaining a safe and suitable living environment for its residents.
🔍 January 2021
On January 19, 2021, two inspections were conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The first, a CMOH inspection under Public Health, found non-compliance in the area of visitation policies, indicating issues with the facility’s management of visitation during a critical period of infection control. The second, a complaint investigation, also found non-compliance related to visitation, further highlighting concerns about the facility’s practices in managing resident interactions during the pandemic.
🔍 November 2020
On November 24, 2020, a CMOH inspection under Public Health was conducted at Chinook Care Centre, revealing non-compliance related to the entry screening process, indicating deficiencies in the facility’s ability to monitor and control access, which is crucial for infection prevention. However, a Quality Monitoring Visit on November 19, 2020, found the facility to be compliant, indicating that other health care practices met the required standards.
✅ August 2020
On August 20, 2020, a Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, demonstrating that it adhered to public health standards during the inspection period.
✅ June 2020
On June 17, 2020, two inspections were conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The first, a CMOH inspection under Public Health, found the facility to be compliant, indicating that it met the necessary health standards. The second, a complaint investigation, also found the facility to be compliant, reflecting proper management and resolution of the issue under investigation.
✅ May 2020
On May 5, 2020, a Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, ensuring that all necessary health standards were met.
✅ March 2020
On March 31, 2020, a consultation under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, indicating that it met all required standards for providing a safe and suitable living environment for its residents.
🔍 February 2019
On February 26, 2019, Chinook Care Centre underwent two inspections—one under the RFCA and the other under the Accommodation Standard. The RFCA inspection found the facility to be compliant. However, the Accommodation Standard inspection revealed a non-compliance finding related to the suitability, maintenance, and inspection of the communication/emergency call system. This issue highlighted concerns about the facility’s ability to maintain critical communication infrastructure for resident safety.
🔍 April 2018
On April 18, 2018, a CCHSS audit was conducted at Chinook Care Centre, revealing several non-compliance findings. The facility did not meet the requirements for Sub-Standards 18.1, 16.3, 11.1, and 10.1, indicating gaps in areas related to health and safety standards, staff training, and facility management.
✅ March 2018
On March 20, 2018, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, indicating that it met all necessary standards for providing a safe and appropriate living environment for its residents.
🔍 July 2017
On July 31, 2017, a complaint investigation was conducted at Chinook Care Centre under the Accommodation Standard. The investigation revealed a non-compliance finding related to the suitability, maintenance, and inspection of the communication/emergency call system, raising concerns about the reliability of the facility’s communication infrastructure for resident safety.
✅ March 2017
On March 7, 2017, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, reflecting adherence to the standards necessary for maintaining a safe and well-maintained environment for residents.
✅ March 2016
On March 8, 2016, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, indicating that it met all required standards for ensuring a safe and appropriate living environment for its residents.
✅ March 2015
On March 17, 2015, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, reflecting adherence to the necessary standards for providing a safe and suitable living environment for its residents.
✅ March 2014
On March 18, 2014, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The facility was found to be compliant, indicating that it met all necessary requirements for maintaining a safe and appropriate living environment for its residents.
✅ January 2014
On January 9, 2014, a complaint investigation was conducted at Chinook Care Centre under the Accommodation Standard. The facility was found to be compliant, reflecting that the issue under investigation was resolved according to the required standards.
🔍 October 2013
On October 4, 2013, a complaint investigation under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Chinook Care Centre. The investigation revealed a non-compliance finding related to regularly scheduled cleaning of all areas, indicating issues with the facility’s cleanliness and maintenance practices.