Berkshire Center

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 1
PA State Average: 5
U.S. Average: 4
PA Deficiencies Range 1–18
Updated April 18, 2013.

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

September 11, 2012 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Posted "no-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Low
Some
10/26/2012

October 27, 2011 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Some
11/30/2011
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Some
11/30/2011
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Low
Some
11/30/2011
Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed.
Low
Some
11/30/2011
Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.
Low
Some
11/30/2011
Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Low
Some
11/30/2011
Properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Low
Some
11/30/2011

September 22, 2010 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Many
11/21/2010
Corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Low
Many
11/21/2010
Exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof.
Low
Many
11/21/2010
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Low
Some
11/21/2010
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Low
Some
11/21/2010
Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Low
Few
11/21/2010
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Few
11/21/2010
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Few
11/21/2010
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Few
11/21/2010

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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