Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
15 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 Cno actual harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 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.
- 0347GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0353GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0521GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0700GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
- 0741GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 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.
- 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 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.
- 0030GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the February 27, 2025 survey of Ambler Extended Care Center?
This was a inspection survey of Ambler Extended Care Center on February 27, 2025. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Ambler Extended Care Center on February 27, 2025?
Yes, 15 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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