Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
13 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.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential 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.
- 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm 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.
- 0741GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0781GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0914GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 31, 2025 survey of COLONIAL NURSING CENTER OF ROCKFORD?
This was a inspection survey of COLONIAL NURSING CENTER OF ROCKFORD on December 31, 2025. The surveyor cited 13 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at COLONIAL NURSING CENTER OF ROCKFORD on December 31, 2025?
Yes, 13 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Conduct testing and exercise requirements."
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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