Lynn Valley House - Community Living
1525/1527 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver BC V7J 2B1 · Community Living
Inspection summary
Lynn Valley House - Community Living has been inspected 5 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since March 8, 2022. The most recent inspection, on December 4, 2025, recorded 5 infractions.
None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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.
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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example:
Care plan(s) is reviewed and, if necessary, modified if there is a substantial change in the circumstances of the person in care or at least once a year [RCR Sec 81(4)(b)]
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example:
Rooms and common areas are well ventilated, in a good state of repair, safe and clean condition [RCR Sec 22(1)]
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example:
If a person in care is restrained, the information required by the regulation is recorded in the care plan of the person in care [RCR Sec 84]
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 23, 2023. For example:
Furniture and equipment meets the needs, of the persons in care, are compatible with the health safety and dignity, are well maintained, and clean. [RCR Sec 21]
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 23, 2023. For example:
A supervising pharmacist has been appointed RCR [Sec 68(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.
5 inspections
- Routine
5 infractions
- Care plan(s) is reviewed and, if necessary, modified if there is a substantial change in the circumstances of the person in care or at least once a year [RCR Sec 81(4)(b)]
- Care plan(s) are not reviewed at least once a year.
- Rooms and common areas are well ventilated, in a good state of repair, safe and clean condition [RCR Sec 22(1)]
- Rooms and common areas are not maintained in a good state of repair.
- There are written and implemented policies and procedures to guide staff in the care and supervision of the persons in care [RCR Sec 85(1)(a), (d)]
- Policies and procedures are not implemented by staff.
- The written policies and procedures are reviewed and revised if necessary at least once each year [RCR Sec 85(1)(b)]
- If a person in care is restrained, the information required by the regulation is recorded in the care plan of the person in care [RCR Sec 84]
- The reason for the use of the restraint is not recorded.
- The result of any reassessment of the use of the restraint is not recorded.
- The alternatives that were considered to the use of the restraint, and which, if any, were implemented or rejected is not recorded.
- The type or nature of the restraint used is not recorded.
- Employee compliance with the requirements of Division 5 [Use of Restraints] of Part 5 is not recorded.
- The duration of the restraint and the monitoring of the person in care during the restraint are not recorded.
- Care plan(s) is reviewed and, if necessary, modified if there is a substantial change in the circumstances of the person in care or at least once a year [RCR Sec 81(4)(b)]
- Routine
3 infractions
- Care plans are developed within 30 days of admission for admissions of 30 days or more. [RCR Sec 81(1); Bill of Rights 1(a)]
- Care plan(s) is reviewed and, if necessary, modified if there is a substantial change in the circumstances of the person in care or at least once a year [RCR Sec 81(4)(b)]
- Care plan(s) are not reviewed at least once a year.
- Rooms and common areas are well ventilated, in a good state of repair, safe and clean condition [RCR Sec 22(1)]
- Rooms and common areas are not maintained in a good state of repair.
- Routine
4 infractions
- Care plan(s) is reviewed and, if necessary, modified if there is a substantial change in the circumstances of the person in care or at least once a year [RCR Sec 81(4)(b)]
- Care plan(s) are not reviewed at least once a year.
- A supervising pharmacist has been appointed RCR [Sec 68(2)]
- Does not inspect the areas of the facility where medications will be stored.
- Furniture and equipment meets the needs, of the persons in care, are compatible with the health safety and dignity, are well maintained, and clean. [RCR Sec 21]
- Equipment is not compatible with the health, safety and dignity of the persons in care.
- The written policies and procedures are reviewed and revised if necessary at least once each year [RCR Sec 85(1)(b)]
- Care plan(s) is reviewed and, if necessary, modified if there is a substantial change in the circumstances of the person in care or at least once a year [RCR Sec 81(4)(b)]
- Routine
2 infractions
- Furniture and equipment meets the needs, of the persons in care, are compatible with the health safety and dignity, are well maintained, and clean. [RCR Sec 21]
- Equipment is not compatible with the health, safety and dignity of the persons in care.
- If a person in care is restrained, the information required by the regulation is recorded in the care plan of the person in care [RCR Sec 84]
- The reason for the use of the restraint is not recorded.
- The result of any reassessment of the use of the restraint is not recorded.
- The alternatives that were considered to the use of the restraint, and which, if any, were implemented or rejected is not recorded.
- The type or nature of the restraint used is not recorded.
- Employee compliance with the requirements of Division 5 [Use of Restraints] of Part 5 is not recorded.
- The duration of the restraint and the monitoring of the person in care during the restraint are not recorded.
- Furniture and equipment meets the needs, of the persons in care, are compatible with the health safety and dignity, are well maintained, and clean. [RCR Sec 21]
- Routine
4 infractions
- Furniture and equipment meets the needs, of the persons in care, are compatible with the health safety and dignity, are well maintained, and clean. [RCR Sec 21]
- Equipment is not compatible with the health, safety and dignity of the persons in care.
- Rooms and common areas are well ventilated, in a good state of repair, safe and clean condition [RCR Sec 22(1)]
- Rooms and common areas are not maintained in a good state of repair.
- If necessary to protect the health or safety of persons in care, outside activity area is secured by a fence or other means [RCR Sec 36 (2)]
- If a person in care is restrained, the information required by the regulation is recorded in the care plan of the person in care [RCR Sec 84]
- The reason for the use of the restraint is not recorded.
- The result of any reassessment of the use of the restraint is not recorded.
- The type or nature of the restraint used is not recorded.
- Furniture and equipment meets the needs, of the persons in care, are compatible with the health safety and dignity, are well maintained, and clean. [RCR Sec 21]