Inspection visit
Fire Safety inspection
Citations
25 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.
- 0006GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0013GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0018GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- 0020GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- 0022GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- 0025GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- 0030GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0036GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0324GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0511GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 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.
- 0920GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0921GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0032GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0034GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- 0923GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0926GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the April 9, 2025 survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOUNT VERNON?
This was a inspection survey of LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOUNT VERNON on April 9, 2025. The surveyor cited 25 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOUNT VERNON on April 9, 2025?
Yes, 25 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach."
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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