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Renfrew Care Centre - Long Term Care

1880 Renfrew St, Vancouver BC V5M 3H9 · Long Term Care

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Renfrew Care Centre - Long Term Care has been inspected 9 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since September 3, 2021. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on July 27, 2022. For example: The temperature in bedroom(s), bathroom(s) and common room(s) are safe and comfortable [RCR Sec 16(1), (3)]

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 February 11, 2025. For example: Weekly menu posted in each dining area for Long Term Care. [RCR Sec 62(4)]

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2024. 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]

  • 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 once on September 3, 2021. For example: Rooms and common areas are well ventilated, in a good state of repair, safe and clean condition [RCR Sec 22(1)]

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2025. For example: The facility responded in writing to all recommendations brought forward by the council from their meetings, including providing a rationale for any decision to reject a recommendation [RCR 59.1(2)(c); Bill of Rights 3(b)]

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.

9 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The facility responded in writing to all recommendations brought forward by the council from their meetings, including providing a rationale for any decision to reject a recommendation [RCR 59.1(2)(c); Bill of Rights 3(b)]
  3. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Menu provides variety, including seasonal variation [RCR Sec 62(2)(c)(iii)]
  4. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Weekly menu posted in each dining area for Long Term Care. [RCR Sec 62(4)]
    • There is an emergency plan displayed in a prominent place that sets out procedures to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from any emergency, including procedures for evacuation and how persons in care will be cared for [RCR Sec 51(1),(4)]
      • Emergency plan does not include all required elements.
    • Personal preferences and cultural background are considered in food preparation and service [RCR Sec 63(2)]
    • Minimum 4 week menu plan used [RCR Sec 62(1)(b)]
    • Menu provides a nutritious morning, noon and evening meal where each meal contains at least3 food groups as per Canada Food Guide. [RCR Sec 62(2)(a)]
    • Menu considers texture, colour , taste, visual appeal and food safety [RCR Sec 62)(2)(c)(iv)]
    • A CSNM qualified nutrition manager or registered dietitian supervises the preparation and delivery of food in a facility 50 beds and over[RCR Sec (44)(2)]
  5. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • 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 duration of the restraint and the monitoring of the person in care during the restraint are not recorded.
  6. Routine

    4 infractions

    • A restraint may be used if the restraint is necessary to protect the person in care or others from imminent serious physical harm, or there is agreement as per the regulation [RCR Sec 74 (1)]
    • The care plan(s) contains all items that must be recorded under this regulation [RCR Sec 81(3)]
      • Does not address if there is agreement to the use of restraints under section 74 (1) (b) [when restraints may be used], the type or nature of restraint and the frequency of reassessment.
    • 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.
    • Following the use of an emergency restraint the appropriate information and advice is given and documented on the care plan [RCR Sec 73 (3)]
  7. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The temperature in bedroom(s), bathroom(s) and common room(s) are safe and comfortable [RCR Sec 16(1), (3)]
    • A restraint may be used if the restraint is necessary to protect the person in care or others from imminent serious physical harm, or there is agreement as per the regulation [RCR Sec 74 (1)]
      • There was no agreement in writing from the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner
      • There is no written agreement to the use of a restraint by the person in care or their representative.
    • 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.
  8. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    6 infractions

    • Employees on duty are sufficient in numbers, training, experience, and organized in an appropriate pattern to meet the needs of the persons in care and assist in activities of daily living. [RCR Sec 42(1);DOLSOP Opioid Overdose Prevention]
      • The employees lack training and experience to assist with eating in a manner consistent with the health safety and dignity of persons in care.
    • Care plans take into account the persons in care's unique abilities, physical, social and emotional needs, and cultural and spiritual preferences [RCR Sec 81(2)(b); Bill of Rights 1(b)]
    • The most recent routine inspection record is displayed in a prominent place. [RCR Sec. 11(1) (b), (2); Bill of Rights 4(b)]
    • There is a suitable ongoing planned program of physical, social and recreational activities that meets the objectives of the care plan [RCR Sec 55(1)(a); Bill of Rights 2(c)]
    • 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 safe and clean condition.
    • Medications are safely and securely stored [RCR Sec 69(3)(a)]

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