Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
15 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.
- 0004GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0018GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- 0281GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0311GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 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.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0753GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- 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.
- 0921GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0029GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0041GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0232GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 10, 2025 survey of OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL?
This was a inspection survey of OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL on March 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL on March 10, 2025?
Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP)."
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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