Gold Country Health Center

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 6
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.

May 15, 2012 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Low
Some
6/27/2012
Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Low
Some
6/27/2012
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Some
6/27/2012
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Few
6/27/2012
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Low
Few
6/27/2012
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Few
6/27/2012

May 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
6/8/2011
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Some
6/8/2011
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Few
6/8/2011
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Few
6/8/2011
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Few
6/8/2011
Portable fire extinguishers.
Low
Few
6/8/2011
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Low
Few
6/8/2011
Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Low
Few
6/8/2011
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Low
Few
6/8/2011
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Low
Few
6/8/2011
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Very Low
Many
6/8/2011
Properly located and lighted "exit" signs.
Very Low
Many
6/8/2011
Properly maintained smoke detectors.
Very Low
Many
6/8/2011
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Very Low
Some
6/8/2011

April 28, 2010 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Low
Few
6/16/2010
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Low
Few
6/16/2010
A two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Low
Few
6/16/2010
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Few
6/16/2010
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Very Low
Many
6/16/2010

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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