Wallowa Valley Care Center

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 16
OR State Average: 7
U.S. Average: 4
OR Deficiencies Range 1–20
Updated April 18, 2013.

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

October 24, 2012 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Low
Many
2/28/2013
A separate and independent backup electrical power source.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Many
2/28/2013
A written emergency evacuation plan.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Low
Many
2/28/2013
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Low
Many
12/14/2012
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Low
Some
12/14/2012
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Low
Some
12/14/2012
Portable fire extinguishers.
Low
Some
12/14/2012

October 24, 2011 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Low
Many
12/13/2011
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Low
Many
12/13/2011
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Many
12/13/2011
A written emergency evacuation plan.
Low
Many
12/13/2011
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Many
12/13/2011
Portable fire extinguishers.
Low
Many
12/13/2011
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Many
12/13/2011
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
Low
Many
12/13/2011
Properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Low
Some
12/13/2011
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Low
Some
12/13/2011
Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Low
Some
12/13/2011
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Low
Some
12/13/2011
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Low
Few
12/13/2011
Properly constructed piped-in oxygen systems.
Low
Few
12/13/2011

September 23, 2010 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
High
Many
11/12/2010
Portable fire extinguishers.
Low
Many
11/12/2010
A written emergency evacuation plan.
Low
Many
11/12/2010

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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