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CAREFREE LODGE
306 Finch Avenue East
North York, M2N4S5
Tel : (416) 397-1500
Fax : (416) 397-1501
Year 2024
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Inspection
Jul 04, 2024
Inspection (en Francais)
Jul 04, 2024
Inspection
Apr 04, 2024
Year 2023
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Inspection
Nov 24, 2023
Inspection
Sep 28, 2023
Inspection
Sep 15, 2023
Proactive Compliance Inspection
Jun 29, 2023
Year 2022
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Inspection
Dec 14, 2022
Inspection
Jun 14, 2022
Complaints Inspection with Order(s) of the Inspector
Apr 29, 2022
Critical Incident Inspection
Feb 02, 2022
Year 2021
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Complaints Inspection
Oct 20, 2021
Critical Incident Inspection
Oct 20, 2021
Year 2020
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Critical Incident Inspection
Jun 22, 2020
Critical Incident Inspection
Feb 07, 2020
Year 2019
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Complaints Inspection
Oct 30, 2019
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 30, 2019
Complaints Inspection with Order(s) of the Inspector
May 24, 2019
Follow-Up Inspection
May 24, 2019
Critical Incident Inspection
May 24, 2019
Year 2018
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Resident Quality Inspection with Order(s) of the Inspector
Nov 02, 2018
Complaints Inspection
Nov 02, 2018
Year 2017
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Resident Quality Inspection
Nov 29, 2017
Resident Quality Inspection
Jan 31, 2017
Year 2015
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Resident Quality Inspection
Dec 23, 2015
Complaints Inspection
Apr 15, 2015
Follow-Up Inspection with Order(s) of the Inspector
Apr 15, 2015
Year 2014
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Resident Quality Inspection with Order(s) of the Inspector
Dec 01, 2014
Complaints Inspection with Order(s) of the Inspector
Mar 14, 2014
Year 2013
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Complaints Inspection
Aug 26, 2013
Complaints Inspection
Jul 04, 2013
Year 2012
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Other Inspection
Sep 26, 2012
Year 2011
Inspection Type
Inspection Report
Date
Document
Complaints Inspection
Nov 21, 2011

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Terms and Definitions

Licensee
The operator of a LTCH.

Inspections
Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) inspectors conduct inspections at every LTCH at least once a year to determine compliance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) and Ontario Regulation 246/22 (Regulation).

Inspection Report
A summary of an inspection, including any findings of non-compliance, written by a LTCH Inspector.

Inspection Type
The ministry conducts unannounced inspections focusing on complaints, critical incidents, follow-ups, proactive compliance, and post-occupancy.

    Complaint, Critical Incident and Follow-Up Inspections
  • LTCH inspectors visit long-term care homes to inspect on:
    • complaints received by a resident, family member, staff member or the public;
    • critical incidents that were reported by the LTCH;
    • follow-ups to a previously issued Compliance Order to ensure that the home has corrected the non-compliance.
    Proactive Compliance Inspections
  • LTCH inspectors conduct proactive inspections using a standardized approach to identify any non-compliance with FLTCA and the Regulation. These inspections are a stand alone inspection and do not cover complaints, critical incidents, follow ups or post-occupancy, unless it is necessary.
  • Proactive Compliance Inspections were referred to as Resident Quality Inspections prior to 2019.
    Post-Occupancy Inspections
  • LTCH inspectors conduct post-occupancy inspections after a newly built or redeveloped LTCH to ensure compliance with FLTCA and the Regulation. These inspections are usually conducted within two weeks after the last resident has moved in the LTCH.

Intake
Intakes are a record of the initial Complaint or Critical Incident that was received.

Inspection Protocols

  • Audit tools that may be used to inspect an issue in-depth and helps determine if a home is compliant with FLTCA and the Regulation.

Inspection Results
If a LTCH Inspector finds any non-compliance with FLTCA or the Regulation, a non-compliance action is issued under the Inspection Results section of the report, such as:

    Non-Compliance Remedied
  • A low-risk instance of non-compliance that did not cause any harm or risk of harm to residents. Non-Compliance Remedied are issued when the non-compliance was rectified by the LTCH and verified by a LTCH Inspector during the inspection.
    Written Notification
  • Issued for non-compliances with a low impact or risk to residents.
    Compliance Order
  • Issued when a Licensee has failed to comply with a requirement under FLTCA or the Regulation. Compliance Orders are:
    • Usually issued for non-compliances with a moderate to significant impact or risk to a resident’s health, safety, or quality of life.
    • Usually require certain action(s) the LTCH has to take in order to become compliant, e.g., developing a plan or training for staff
    • Always require a follow-up inspection.
    Administrative Monetary Penalty
  • Issued when an LTCH:
    • Has not complied with a Compliance Order
    • Receives a Compliance Order and has had at least one other Compliance Order; for the same requirement within a three-year period; and
    • Receives a Compliance Order related to air conditioning requirements.
    Re-Inspection Fee
  • Issued when an LTCH is still non-compliant with a Compliance Order after a follow-up inspection.
    Director Referral
  • When a LTCH Inspector refers a non-compliance to the Director for review.

Inspection Report Date
The date the LTCH Inspection Report was finalized by the Inspector.

Notification of Cease of Admissions
A directive from the Director to Home and Community Care Support Services to cease authorizing admissions to the LTCH for a specific period of time.

Lifting of Cease of Admissions
A directive from the Director to Home and Community Care Support Services to resume authorizing admissions to the LTCH for a specific period of time.

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