Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
15 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.
- 0211GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0321GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0362GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0906GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure gas cylinders are properly stored.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0922GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
- 0923GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0925GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
- 0041GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the October 5, 2023 survey of TOPANGA TERRACE?
This was a inspection survey of TOPANGA TERRACE on October 5, 2023. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at TOPANGA TERRACE on October 5, 2023?
Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency."
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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