Extendicare Hillcrest (1512 8 Ave NW, 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. Extendicare Hillcrest has a capacity of approximately 110 units.
Our research team at Good Caring Canada evaluates Extendicare Hillcrest from three angles: performance indicators, demographic profile, and inspection reports.
Table of Contents:
- Performance Indicators for Extendicare Hillcrest
- Demographic Profile of Extendicare Hillcrest
- Inspection Reports for Extendicare Hillcrest
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Performance Indicators for Extendicare Hillcrest
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 Extendicare Hillcrest.
- 💊 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 Extendicare Hillcrest
Our research team at Good Caring Canada has compiled data on three important demographic attributes to help you assess the profile of Extendicare Hillcrest.
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 Extendicare Hillcrest
The Government of Alberta establishes quality standards for long-term care facilities through a balance of mechanisms, including legislation and standards. Extendicare Hillcrest is required to comply to the Continuing Care Health Service Standards and Accommodation Standards.
🔍 November 2023
On November 22, 2023, a CCHSS audit was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The audit identified multiple areas of non-compliance, including issues related to the review of restraint use (Sub-Standards 16.3 and 16.1), medication management policies (Sub-Standard 12.1), care planning documentation and implementation (Sub-Standards 1.8, 1.7, 1.3, and 1.2).
✅ November 2022
On November 1, 2022, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be fully compliant with all accommodation standards.
✅ September 2022
On September 8, 2022, a Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be compliant with all relevant public health standards during this visit.
✅ May 2022
On May 2, 2022, a Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be fully compliant with all public health standards.
✅ January 2022
On January 31, 2022, a Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health took place at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be compliant with the standards being reviewed.
✅ August 2021
On August 10, 2021, Extendicare Hillcrest underwent both a CMOH inspection under Public Health and an inspection under the Accommodation Standard. The facility was found to be fully compliant with all relevant standards during both inspections.
✅ April 2021
On April 20, 2021, a Quality Monitoring Visit and a CMOH inspection under Public Health were conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be compliant with the public health standards being reviewed.
✅ November 2020
On November 9, 2020, Extendicare Hillcrest underwent both a Quality Monitoring Visit and a CMOH inspection under Public Health. The facility was found to be fully compliant with all relevant standards during both assessments.
✅ June 2020
On June 17, 2020, a CMOH inspection under Public Health was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be compliant with all public health standards.
✅ May 2020
On May 7, 2020, a Quality Monitoring Visit under Public Health was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be compliant with all public health standards during this visit.
✅ April 2020
On April 6, 2020, a consultation under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be fully compliant with the standards being assessed.
✅ January 2020
On January 21, 2020, Extendicare Hillcrest underwent inspections under both the RFCA and Accommodation Standard. The facility was found to be fully compliant with all relevant standards during both inspections.
✅ January 2019
On January 21, 2019, Extendicare Hillcrest was inspected under both the RFCA and Accommodation Standard. The facility was found to be fully compliant with all accommodation standards.
🔍 February 2018
On February 6, 2018, a CCHSS audit was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The audit identified several areas of non-compliance, including issues related to the review of restraint use (Sub-Standards 16.3 and 16.1), medication management (Sub-Standard 15.1), infection prevention and control policies (Sub-Standard 11.1), care planning documentation and implementation (Sub-Standards 7.1, 1.7, 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, and 1.2).
✅ January 2018
On January 18, 2018, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be compliant with all accommodation standards.
✅ January 2017
On January 13, 2017, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be fully compliant with all relevant standards.
✅ January 2016
On January 20, 2016, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be compliant with all accommodation standards.
✅ January 2015
On January 6, 2015, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be fully compliant with all relevant standards.
✅ December 2013
On December 13, 2013, an inspection under the Accommodation Standard was conducted at Extendicare Hillcrest. The facility was found to be compliant with the standards being reviewed during this inspection.