Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
10 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.
- 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0531GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0781GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0918GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0923GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 5, 2024 survey of Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehab?
This was a inspection survey of Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehab on December 5, 2024. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Piedmont Hills Center for Nursing and Rehab on December 5, 2024?
Yes, 10 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times."
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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