Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
23 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 Epotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0024GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0037GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0133GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- 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.
- 0225GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0293GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 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 Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0343GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 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.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0920GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential 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 December 4, 2024 survey of GROTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CTR RES CARE FAC?
This was a inspection survey of GROTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CTR RES CARE FAC on December 4, 2024. The surveyor cited 23 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at GROTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CTR RES CARE FAC on December 4, 2024?
Yes, 23 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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