Laurelbrook Sanitarium
Fire Safety
! Special Focus Facility: This home is being closely monitored because of a history of bad care.
| Fire Deficiencies |
|---|
| This Nursing home: 12 |
| TN State Average: 3 |
| U.S. Average: 4 |
| TN Deficiencies Range 1–12 | Updated April 18, 2013. |
How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.
May 14, 2012 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| An adequate water supply for the sprinkler system. | 5/31/2012 | ||
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| Portable fire extinguishers. | 6/5/2012 | ||
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 6/5/2012 |
December 14, 2010 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 12/31/2010 | ||
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 12/31/2010 | ||
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 1/4/2011 |
November 09, 2009 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 11/24/2009 | ||
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 11/24/2009 | ||
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | 11/30/2009 | ||
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 11/24/2009 | ||
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 11/30/2009 | ||
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | 11/24/2009 |
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.