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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTERCMS #26568214 citations on this visit
14 citations recorded

Citations

14 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.

  • 0013GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  • 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

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

  • 0032GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 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.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 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.

  • 0711GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 11, 2023 survey of INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER on December 11, 2023. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER on December 11, 2023?

Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures."

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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