Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
14 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.
- 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0015GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0022GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 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 Fpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0024GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0037GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0222GeneralS&S Epotential 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.
- 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.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the May 30, 2024 survey of BETHESDA CARE CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of BETHESDA CARE CENTER on May 30, 2024. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at BETHESDA CARE CENTER on May 30, 2024?
Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes."
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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