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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

THE GARDENS OF FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #36610612 citations on this visit
12 citations recorded

Citations

12 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.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0225GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  • 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0919GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 16, 2023 survey of THE GARDENS OF FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of THE GARDENS OF FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER on May 16, 2023. The surveyor cited 12 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE GARDENS OF FAIRFAX HEALTH CARE CENTER on May 16, 2023?

Yes, 12 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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