Avamere Skilled Nursing of Tacoma
Fire Safety
! Special Focus Facility: This home is being closely monitored because of a history of bad care.
| Fire Deficiencies |
|---|
| This Nursing home: 2 |
| WA State Average: 4 |
| U.S. Average: 4 |
| WA Deficiencies Range 1–14 | Updated April 18, 2013. |
How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.
January 23, 2013 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2/4/2013 | ||
| Approved construction type or materials. | 2/4/2013 |
May 24, 2012 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The appropriate emergency electrical system. | 6/22/2012 | ||
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 6/22/2012 | ||
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 6/22/2012 | ||
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | 6/22/2012 | ||
| Approved construction type or materials. | 6/22/2012 | ||
| Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | 6/22/2012 |
March 24, 2011 Fire Inspection
| Nursing Home Did Not Have: | Possible or Actual Harm | Residents Affected | Date Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| No-smoking signs where oxygen is used. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| Portable fire extinguishers. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| Approved construction type or materials. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 4/27/2011 | ||
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | 4/27/2011 |
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.
