East 61st Community House - Community Living

Inspection summary

East 61st Community House - Community Living has been inspected 7 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since November 18, 2021. The most recent inspection, on March 10, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

• Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

  Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

  Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 15, 2024. For example: There are secure, safe and adequate storage areas for cleaning agents, chemical products and other hazardous materials [RCR Sec 35(1)(c)]

• 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2025. For example: Reportable incidents have been reported with appropriate notifications [RCR Sec 77(2)(a)(b)(d);DOLSOP Preventing Opioid Overdose]

• Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

  Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

  Recorded 2 times on February 21, 2023. For example: Each bedroom has a window that provides natural light, with coverings that block out light and protect the privacy of the occupant [RCR Sec 28(1)]

• 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 March 3, 2025. For example: Expired medication is returned to the dispensing pharmacy as required [RCR Sec 72(b)]

• 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 February 21, 2023. For example: Restraints are not used unless it is necessary to protect the person in care or others from serious physical harm, are minimal as possible; safety, physical, emotional dignity is monitored and the regulation is followed [RCR Sec 73(1),(2)]

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, 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.

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