Skilled Nursing Unit Armstrong CO Memorial Hospital

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 12
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 19, 2012 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Low
Many
11/28/2012
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Many
11/28/2012
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Low
Many
12/10/2012
Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building.
Low
Some
11/28/2012
A two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Low
Some
11/28/2012
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Some
11/28/2012
Approved construction type or materials.
Low
Some
11/28/2012
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Low
Some
11/28/2012
Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Low
Some
11/28/2012
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Very Low
Many
11/28/2012
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Very Low
Many
11/28/2012
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Very Low
Many
11/28/2012

September 08, 2011 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Low
Few
9/8/2011
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Low
Few
9/8/2011

August 24, 2010 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.
Low
Few
10/4/2010
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Low
Few
10/4/2010
Properly located and lighted "exit" signs.
Low
Few
10/4/2010

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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