Minnequa Medicenter

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 17
CO State Average: 7
U.S. Average: 4
CO Deficiencies Range 1–19
Updated April 18, 2013.

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

September 06, 2012 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Low
Many
10/16/2012
Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Low
Many
10/4/2012
Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Low
Many
10/16/2012
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Low
Many
10/16/2012
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Low
Many
10/16/2012
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Low
Some
10/4/2012
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Some
10/16/2012
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Some
10/4/2012
Exits that are accessible at all times.
Low
Some
10/4/2012
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Some
10/16/2012
Properly located and lighted "exit" signs.
Low
Some
10/4/2012
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Low
Some
10/4/2012
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
Low
Some
10/4/2012
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Low
Some
10/16/2012
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Low
Few
10/4/2012
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Low
Few
10/4/2012
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Low
Few
10/16/2012

September 27, 2011 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Some
10/27/2011
Exits that are accessible at all times.
Low
Few
10/27/2011
Properly located and lighted "exit" signs.
Low
Few
10/27/2011
Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Low
Few
10/27/2011
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Low
Few
10/27/2011

April 09, 2010 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Few
4/16/2010
Exits that are accessible at all times.
Low
Few
4/13/2010
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Few
4/14/2010

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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