Ridgewood Health Care Center
Fire Safety
| Fire Deficiencies |
|---|
| This Nursing home: 6 |
| AL State Average: 5 |
| U.S. Average: 4 |
| AL Deficiencies Range 1–13 | Updated April 18, 2013. |
How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.
November 27, 2012 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | 1/15/2013 | ||
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 1/3/2013 | ||
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1/3/2013 | ||
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1/3/2013 | ||
| A properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator. | 1/3/2013 | ||
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | 1/15/2013 |
November 23, 2010 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | 12/13/2010 | ||
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | 12/13/2010 | ||
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 12/13/2010 | ||
| Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | 12/13/2010 | ||
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | 12/13/2010 | ||
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 12/13/2010 |
Note: Because of differences in calculation, all data may not match those shown on Nursing Home Compare, a website run by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CMS has approved the U.S. News methodology.
Last updated April 18, 2013.
