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Bruce House

146 Bruce Crt Penticton BC V2A 6C4 · Residential Care - Licensing

Official record from Interior Health →

Inspection summary

Bruce House has been inspected 4 times by Interior Health Authority since January 10, 2020. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2025. For example: 1 - Are written policies and procedures in place to guide employees in all matters relating to the care and supervision of persons in care?

  • 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 9, 2025. 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 once on January 10, 2020. For example: RB1.21 - Are rights of persons in care prominently displayed in the facility?

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.

4 inspections

  1. 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): Current Emergency plan does not contain updated information in regard to evacuation site details. If the emergency plan does not contain updated details regarding evacuation site, this can lead to confusion and delay during an emergency compromising health and safety of persons in care. Please submit a corrective action plan by October 29, 2025, advising how the emergency plan will be updated with current details and maintained in an effective manner.
      • R2.1H - Update emergency plans if there is any change in the facility; 51 ( 2 )
    • R7.1 - Are the physical facility, equipment and furnishings maintained, sanitary, accessible and appropriate for persons in care?
      • Observation(s): One emergency exit back door observed to have the security alarm turned off (confirmed should be turned on at all times per site policy). Not following security alarm measures and policies for emergency exit doors can lead to significant risk compromising the overall safety, security and well being of persons in care. Please submit a corrective action plan by October 29, 2025, advising how all emergency exit doors will be monitored and maintained in a safe manner. Kitchen cupboard contained unsecured knives accessible to persons in care. Unsecured hazardous items can pose a significant risk of harm and injury to persons in care. Please submit a corrective action plan by October 29, 2025, advising how all areas accessible to persons in care will contain secure and safe storage for hazardous items.
      • R7.1L - Inspect and maintain on a regular basis all rooms and common areas, emergency exits, equipment, and monitoring and signalling devices; 22 ( 3 )
      • R7.1AK- Provide appropriately furnished and equipped areas for secure, safe and adequate storage of cleaning agents, chemical products and other hazardous materials; 35( 1 )(c)
  2. 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): Licensing Officer reviewed two charts. Each contained a document which had not been reviewed/revised as per the Regulation. Licensing Officer observed the fridge temperatures not being recorded by staff as per facility policy.
      • R2.1Q - Review and, if necessary, revise policies and procedures at least once a year; 85( 1 )(b)
      • R2.1S - Ensure policies are implemented by employees; 85( 1 )(d)
    • R4.1 - Are person in care records current, complete and kept confidential?
      • Observation(s): Licensing Officer reviewed a chart that was missing recorded weights for two consecutive months.
      • R4.1R - Weigh each person in care monthly and record their weight in their nutritional plan (Does not apply to Hospice); 83( 4 )(a)(c)
  3. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • R4.5 - Are incidents and notifications reported and records retained as required?
      • Observation(s): Licensing Officer found a reportable incident that was not reported to Licensing. Manager indicated it would be submitted to Licensing.
      • R4.5D - Immediately notify licensing in the form and manner required, if a person in care is involved in a reportable incident; 77( 2 )(c)
    • 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): Licensing Officer observed the financial monitoring system for the pocket money was frequently missing the double signature requirement, contrary to facility policy. Licensing Officer observed Medication Administration Records that were often missing the double signature requirement, contrary to facility policy.
      • R2.1S - Ensure policies are implemented by employees; 85( 1 )(d)
    • R4.1 - Are person in care records current, complete and kept confidential?
      • Observation(s): Licensing Officer observed two charts that did not contain the height and weight of the person on admission. Licensing Officer observed two charts that did not contain immunization screening.
      • R4.1A - Record the height and weight of each person in care on admission; 49 ( 2 )
      • R4.1C - Keep for each person in care a record showing the name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number and immunization status; 78( 1 )(a) Director of Licensing Standards of Practice: Immunization records
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • RB1.21 - Are rights of persons in care prominently displayed in the facility?
      • Observation(s): See question R1.1Y that has been noted on this report.
      • RB1.21A - Display prominently the rights of persons in care.
    • R1.1 - Does the Licensee operate in accordance with their license and inform Licensing of any significant changes?
      • Observation(s): The Residents' Bill of Rights is not on display. When this was brought to the managers attention, a copy was prominently displayed during inspection.
      • R1.1Y - Display the rights of adult persons in care in a prominent place and in a form acceptable to the minister; Act 7( 1 )(c.1)(i)(ii)

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