Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
11 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.
- 0161GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0324GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0521GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0712GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0131GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the October 25, 2024 survey of WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER on October 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER on October 25, 2024?
Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Use approved construction type or materials."
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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