Eskaton Village Care Center

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 3
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 11, 2012 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Low
Some
11/13/2012
Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Low
Few
11/13/2012
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Few
11/13/2012

September 12, 2011 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Low
Many
10/4/2011
A two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Low
Some
10/4/2011
Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Low
Some
10/4/2011
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Low
Some
10/4/2011
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Few
10/4/2011
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Low
Few
10/4/2011
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Few
10/4/2011
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Few
10/4/2011
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
Very Low
Many
10/4/2011
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Very Low
Many
10/4/2011

August 05, 2010 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Properly maintained smoke detectors.
Low
Many
8/24/2010
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Some
8/24/2010
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Low
Some
8/24/2010
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Some
8/24/2010
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Low
Some
8/24/2010
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Low
Some
8/24/2010
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Few
8/24/2010
Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Low
Few
8/24/2010
Exits that are accessible at all times.
Low
Few
8/24/2010

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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