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.
- 0004GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0013GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0029GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0036GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0039GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0041GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0211GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0223GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
- 0225GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0232GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0311GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0321GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0331GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- 0341GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0352GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential 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 Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0522GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an externally vented heating system.
- 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0761GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0916GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0100GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 9, 2024 survey of ASBURY TOWERS HEALTH CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of ASBURY TOWERS HEALTH CARE CENTER on February 9, 2024. The surveyor cited 28 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ASBURY TOWERS HEALTH CARE CENTER on February 9, 2024?
Yes, 28 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP)."
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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