Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
22 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 Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222GeneralS&S Epotential 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.
- 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.
- 0281GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0293GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 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 Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0341GeneralS&S Dpotential 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 Epotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0362GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0700GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
- 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0761GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0907GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
- 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.
- 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0100GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 23, 2025 survey of BERLIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of BERLIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on July 23, 2025. The surveyor cited 22 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at BERLIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on July 23, 2025?
Yes, 22 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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