Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
10 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 Cno actual harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0222GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0521GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 8, 2026 survey of RANCHO SECO CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of RANCHO SECO CARE CENTER on January 8, 2026. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at RANCHO SECO CARE CENTER on January 8, 2026?
Yes, 10 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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