Tristar Care Center Inc.

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 10
TX State Average: 5
U.S. Average: 4
TX Deficiencies Range 1–21
Updated April 18, 2013.

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

November 01, 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
12/15/2012
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Low
Many
12/15/2012
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Many
12/15/2012
Posted "no-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Low
Many
12/15/2012
Exits that are accessible at all times.
Low
Many
1/10/2013
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Low
Many
12/15/2012
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Some
12/15/2012
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Some
12/15/2012
Fire resistant room wall surfaces.
Low
Some
12/15/2012
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.
Very Low
Many
12/15/2012

October 26, 2011 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Low
Many
12/5/2011
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Many
12/5/2011
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Many
12/5/2011
Exits that are accessible at all times.
Low
Many
10/29/2011
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Low
Many
12/5/2011
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Low
Many
12/5/2011
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Some
12/5/2011
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Very Low
Many
Not Corrected

November 10, 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
Many
1/21/2011
Exits that are accessible at all times.
Low
Many
1/21/2011
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.
Low
Some
1/21/2011
Properly located and lighted "exit" signs.
Low
Some
1/21/2011
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Some
1/21/2011
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.
Low
Few
1/21/2011
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Very Low
Many
1/21/2011
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Very Low
Many
1/21/2011

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.


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