Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
16 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.
- 0163GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0223GeneralS&S Epotential 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.
- 0341SeriousS&S Jimmediate jeopardy
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0345GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351SeriousS&S Jimmediate jeopardy
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0712GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0911GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0918GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
- 0325GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 23, 2024 survey of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK?
This was a inspection survey of AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK on July 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 16 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT NORWALK on July 23, 2024?
Yes, 16 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls."
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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