Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
28 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.
- 0007GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 0009GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- 0018GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- 0023GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0032GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0035GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- 0036GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0211GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
- 0271GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 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.
- 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0741GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0911GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0026GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 21, 2022 survey of THORNTON CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of THORNTON CARE CENTER on July 21, 2022. The surveyor cited 28 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at THORNTON CARE CENTER on July 21, 2022?
Yes, 28 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed."
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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