Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
11 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.
- 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0362GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0914GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 19, 2026 survey of Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
This was a inspection survey of Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on March 19, 2026. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on March 19, 2026?
Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours."
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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