For months, the Coalition for Justice and Human Rights, working with community advocates, has been documenting instances of what it said was neglect and substandard care in Slave Lake continuing care facilities after "hearing these stories of Indigenous seniors who are very isolated and marginalized in these care facilities," president Renée Vaugeois said. Points West Living operates 11 continuing care facilities across Alberta. "Points West Living Slave Lake is a licensed community that complies with all required standards, policies, and procedures. A search of the government's public reporting for continuing care facilities shows Points West Living Slave Lake was found to be compliant with government regulations during a February inspection. The consultant, Darlene Auger, concluded that residents at Points West Living Slave Lake were being neglected.

Source: CBC News June 10, 2020 12:54 UTC