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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

BUENA PARK NURSING CENTERCMS #05557111 citations on this visit
11 citations recorded

Citations

11 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.

  • 0041GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  • 0100GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Meet other general requirements.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0223GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0926GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 18, 2026 survey of BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER on March 18, 2026. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BUENA PARK NURSING CENTER on March 18, 2026?

Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Implement emergency and standby power systems."

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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