Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
18 citations recorded*CMS
This is a Fire Safety survey. CMS cites these findings under the Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness rules, a separate set from the health (F-tag) deficiencies. The codes and grading differ, so these do not link to the health violation pages.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0006GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0007GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 0013GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0015GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0020GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- 0036GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0041SeriousS&S Gactual harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0712GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0915GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 17, 2024 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON?
This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON on July 17, 2024. The surveyor cited 18 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON on July 17, 2024?
Yes, 18 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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