Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
10 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.
- 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.
- 0311GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 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.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0531GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- 0741GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0761GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 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 Epotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the April 23, 2024 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF ST LOUIS?
This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF ST LOUIS on April 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF ST LOUIS on April 23, 2024?
Yes, 10 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smok..."
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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