Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
17 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.
- 0231GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide large enough exits.
- 0131GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- 0133GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0227GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
- 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.
- 0341GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential 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.
- 0781GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0911GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0347GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the April 18, 2019 survey of ALTENHEIM?
This was a inspection survey of ALTENHEIM on April 18, 2019. The surveyor cited 17 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at ALTENHEIM on April 18, 2019?
Yes, 17 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide large enough exits."
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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