Chapin Center
Fire Safety
| Fire Deficiencies |
|---|
| This Nursing home: 7 |
| MA State Average: 3 |
| U.S. Average: 4 |
| MA Deficiencies Range 1–12 | Updated April 18, 2013. |
How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.
May 21, 2012 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | 7/16/2012 | ||
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 7/16/2012 | ||
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 7/16/2012 | ||
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 7/16/2012 | ||
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | 7/16/2012 | ||
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 7/16/2012 | ||
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | 7/16/2012 |
February 23, 2011 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 4/29/2011 | ||
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 4/29/2011 |
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.
