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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTECMS #05573917 citations on this visit
17 citations recorded

Citations

17 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.

  • 0161GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0343GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0346GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

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

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0342GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0914GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0919GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 13, 2026 survey of SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTE on February 13, 2026. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SALINAS VALLEY POST ACUTE on February 13, 2026?

Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Use approved construction type or materials."

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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