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Axis House Castlegar

2528 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC V1N 2X5 · Residential Care - Licensing

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Inspection summary

Axis House Castlegar has been inspected 6 times by Interior Health Authority since January 25, 2018. The most recent inspection, on September 9, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: 1 - Are person in care records current, complete and kept confidential?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded once on October 30, 2024. For example: 1 - Are the physical facility, equipment and furnishings maintained, sanitary, accessible and appropriate for persons in care?

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2024. For example: 1 - Do the manager and employees meet the employment requirements and are they assessed regularly for performance?

About this data

These results come from Interior Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • R4.1 - Are person in care records current, complete and kept confidential?
      • Observation(s): Persons in care are not providing written consent to have a doctor or ambulance called in case of accident or illness. Not having written consent to contact health care providers or emergency services could affect the health and safety of persons in care. The Manger updated the admission form today to include this question for all clients upon arrival to Axis. This item was 'corrected during the inspection'.
      • R4.1L - Have and keep written consent from the person in care, or a parent or representative to call a medical or nurse practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness; 78( 3 )(a)
  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • R3.1 - Do the manager and employees meet the employment requirements and are they assessed regularly for performance?
      • Observation(s): During the inspection, Licensing Officer noted that the current system in place to ensure performance reviews are conducted as required appeared to be ineffective. This was noted during discussion with the Licensee.
      • R3.1N - Ensure that the performance of each employee is reviewed regularly to ensure that they continue to meet the requirements of this regulation, and demonstrate the competence required for the duties to which they are assigned; 40( 1 )(a)(b)
    • R7.1 - Are the physical facility, equipment and furnishings maintained, sanitary, accessible and appropriate for persons in care?
      • Observation(s): There is no notice posted outlining electronic surveillance which is in use.
      • R7.1G - Display a notice in a prominent place if electronic surveillance is being used to transmit or record images of persons in care or members of the public; 19 ( 3 )
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • R3.1 - Do the manager and employees meet the employment requirements and are they assessed regularly for performance?
      • Observation(s): In review of the medication administration records, it was noted the effectiveness of PRN medications were not consistently being documented.
      • R3.1X - Ensure that all employees comply with the policies and procedures of the medication safety and advisory committee; 68 ( 4 )
    • R9.1 - Are medications stored, handled, and administered appropriately?
      • Observation(s): The system for ensuring that the pharmacist inspects the medication storage areas appeared to be ineffective. The medication storage area of the facility has not had an inspection for over a year.
      • R9.1B - Appoint a supervising pharmacist to serve on the medication safety and advisory committee and inspect medication storage areas; 68( 2 )(a)(b)
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • R2.1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters relating to the care and supervision of persons in care?
      • Observation(s): The medication policies on site have not been reviewed by the Medication Safety Advisory Committee.
      • R2.1M - Establish and review training and orientation programs for employees who store, handle or administer medications to persons in care; 68( 3 )(a)
      • R2.1N - Establish and review policies and procedures on safe and effective storage, handling and administration of medications; 68( 3 )(b)(i)
      • R2.1O - Establish and review policies and procedures for the immediate response to and reporting of medication errors and adverse reactions to medications; 68( 3 )(b)(ii)
    • R3.1 - Do the manager and employees meet the employment requirements and are they assessed regularly for performance?
      • Observation(s): Although emergency drills are being conducted and recorded, the system for ensuring that all staff are involved with the monthly drills appeared to be ineffective.
      • R3.1W - Employees must be trained in the implementation of emergency plans and the use of any equipment noted in the plan; 51 ( 3 )
  5. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • R6.2 - Have all persons admitted to the facility complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs?
      • Observation(s): The immunization status of persons in care is not being recorded.
  6. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • R4.1 - Are person in care records current, complete and kept confidential?
      • Observation(s): The system for ensuring the required information is on file upon admission appears to be ineffective. -Staff confirmed that they currently do not have pictures of persons in care on file. -The height and weight of persons in care is not recorded upon admission.
      • R4.1A - Record the height and weight of each person in care on admission; 49 ( 2 )
      • R4.1F - Keep for each person a record showing information by which the person in care may be described or identified in an emergency, including a photograph; 78( 1 )(d)
    • R10.2 - Do care and supervision practices ensure health, safety and dignity of persons in care?
      • Observation(s): There currently is not a system in place to ensure that persons in care have written documentation indicating the facility's name and emergency contact information when they leave the facility for a temporary purpose.
      • R10.2L - Ensure there is written documentation (name, facility name, emergency contact information) in possession of persons who temporarily leave the facility (Does not apply to Child and Youth Residential who are capable of self identification); 56( 1 ) ( 2 )

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