Applewood Care Center

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 4
CA State Average: 6
U.S. Average: 4
CA Deficiencies Range 1–20
Updated April 18, 2013.

How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.

October 10, 2012 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Low
Few
10/26/2012
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Low
Few
10/26/2012
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Few
10/26/2012
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Low
Few
10/26/2012

September 14, 2011 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Properly maintained smoke detectors.
Low
Some
10/25/2011
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Low
Some
10/25/2011
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Low
Few
10/25/2011
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Few
10/25/2011
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Few
10/25/2011
Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Low
Few
10/25/2011
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Low
Few
10/25/2011

August 26, 2010 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
A complete sprinkler system with alarm system connection.
Low
Many
9/13/2010
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Some
9/13/2010
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Some
9/13/2010
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Low
Few
9/13/2010
Properly maintained smoke detectors.
Low
Few
9/13/2010
Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Low
Few
9/13/2010
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Few
9/13/2010
Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Low
Few
9/13/2010
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Low
Few
9/13/2010
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.
Very Low
Many
9/13/2010

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.


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