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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

The Orchards at SamaritanCMS #23563218 citations on this visit
18 citations recorded

Citations

18 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.

  • 0025GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

  • 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  • 0222GeneralS&S Fpotential 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 Fpotential 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.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 26, 2025 survey of The Orchards at Samaritan?

This was a inspection survey of The Orchards at Samaritan on March 26, 2025. The surveyor cited 18 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at The Orchards at Samaritan on March 26, 2025?

Yes, 18 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients."

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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