Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
31 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 Cno actual harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0032GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0211GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0223GeneralS&S Dpotential 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.
- 0225GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0271GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0281GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0311GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0321GeneralS&S Epotential 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 Dpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0354SeriousS&S Limmediate jeopardy
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0511GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0521GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0712GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0741GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0781GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0908GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
- 0911GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0923GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0161GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the June 5, 2025 survey of THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT UTICA?
This was a inspection survey of THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT UTICA on June 5, 2025. The surveyor cited 31 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT UTICA on June 5, 2025?
Yes, 31 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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