Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
12 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.
- 0031GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0037GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0211GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
- 0293GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0712GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0741GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0917GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
- 0920GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0921GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 2, 2026 survey of NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE?
This was a inspection survey of NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE on February 2, 2026. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at NORTHSTAR POST ACUTE on February 2, 2026?
Yes, 12 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide emergency officials' contact information."
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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