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Inspection visit

Fire Safety inspection

PALM TERRACE CARE CENTERCMS #55536515 citations on this visit
15 citations recorded

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.

  • 0007GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

  • 0036GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

  • 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0161GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0293GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0325GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

  • 0345GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

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

  • 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0374GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0912GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0926GeneralS&S Cno actual 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 May 16, 2025 survey of PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER on May 16, 2025. The surveyor cited 15 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER on May 16, 2025?

Yes, 15 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed."

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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