Poet's Seat Health Care Center
Fire Safety
| Fire Deficiencies |
|---|
| This Nursing home: 9 |
| 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.
November 14, 2012 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 11/29/2012 | ||
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | 11/29/2012 | ||
| Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 2/8/2013 | ||
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | 11/29/2012 | ||
| Proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | 11/29/2012 | ||
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | 11/29/2012 | ||
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2/8/2013 | ||
| Portable fire extinguishers. | 11/29/2012 | ||
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 11/29/2012 |
November 15, 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. | 5/5/2012 | ||
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 12/31/2011 | ||
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | 12/31/2011 | ||
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 12/31/2011 | ||
| Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 12/30/2011 | ||
| Approved construction type or materials. | 12/31/2011 |
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.
