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Smithson Place Home

1615 Smithson Pl Kelowna BC V1Y 8N5 · Residential Care - Licensing

Official record from Interior Health →

Inspection summary

Smithson Place Home has been inspected 6 times by Interior Health Authority since April 12, 2016. The most recent inspection, on February 5, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 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 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.

  • 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 February 26, 2024. For example: 1 - Are the physical facility, equipment and furnishings maintained, sanitary, accessible and appropriate for persons in care?

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 8, 2022. For example: 1 - Does the Licensee operate in accordance with their license and inform Licensing of any significant changes?

  • 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 February 26, 2024. For example: 2 - Is the environment maintained to prevent falls?

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

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • R7.2 - Is the environment maintained to prevent falls?
      • Observation(s): Laundry room in lower level does not have a slip resistant floor surface.
      • R7.2R - Laundry facilities must have a slip resistant floor surface if used by persons in care; 35( 2 )(a)
    • R7.1 - Are the physical facility, equipment and furnishings maintained, sanitary, accessible and appropriate for persons in care?
      • Observation(s): Damage to walls on main floor noted, including in hallways, dining room and bedrooms. Flooring throughout the main level was refinished however is lifting throughout and temporary tape is in place to prevent tripping hazards.
      • R7.1I - Maintain all rooms and common areas in a good state of repair; 22( 1 )(b)
  3. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • RB1.19 - Are rights of adult persons in care displayed in a form and in the manner acceptable to the minister?
      • Observation(s): Residents' Bill of Rights not posted in prominent place in facility at time of inspection.
      • RB1.19A - Display the rights of adult persons in care in a form and manner acceptable to the minister.
    • 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 was not posted in a prominent place in the facility at time of 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)
    • R7.1 - Are the physical facility, equipment and furnishings maintained, sanitary, accessible and appropriate for persons in care?
      • Observation(s): During physical inspection cleaning products were found to be accessible under kitchen sinks (upstairs and downstairs). Please ensure these products are made inaccessible to ensure the safety of all persons in care. Furnace room was found to be unlocked at time of inspection. Systems must be implemented to prevent persons in care from having access to hazardous/unsafe items. These systems must also be monitored to ensure continued compliance.
      • 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)
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • 7.1 Are the physical facility, equipment and furnishings maintained, sanitary, accessible and appropriate for persons in care?
      • Observation(s): One nail was protruding from a deck board in the outdoor lounge area. Nail was removed by staff at time of the visit. Sharp knives were noted to be stored in an unlocked drawer in the downstairs kitchen area. These were removed during inspection.
      • Maintain all rooms and common areas in a safe and clean condition; 22( 1 )(c)
      • Provide appropriately furnished and equipped areas for secure, safe and adequate storage of cleaning agents, chemical products and other hazardous materials; 35( 1 )(c)
    • 10.3 Do care plans include the required elements and are they developed with the participation of the person in care, parent or representative?
      • Observation(s): Person in care's nutritional care plans have not been reviewed or updated within the past year (date on the most recent update was March 2014). This infraction is reoccurring (noted on the January 22, 2014 inspection).
      • Develop a nutrition plan for each person in care and review the plan on a regular basis (Applies to a facility with 24 or fewer persons in care); 83( 1 )(a)( 3 )(a)

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