Shuksan Healthcare Center

Fire Safety

Fire Deficiencies
This Nursing home: 5
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.

September 10, 2012 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Some
10/10/2012
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.
Low
Few
10/10/2012
Posted "no-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Low
Few
10/10/2012
Portable fire extinguishers.
Low
Few
10/10/2012
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Low
Few
10/10/2012

July 27, 2011 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Low
Many
8/23/2011
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.
Low
Some
8/23/2011
Proper facilities for the use and storage of combustible liquids.
Low
Few
8/23/2011

June 03, 2010 Fire Inspection

Nursing Home Did Not Have: Possible or Actual Harm Residents Affected Date Fixed
Properly protected cooking facilities.
Low
Few
7/15/2010
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.
Low
Few
7/15/2010
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Low
Few
7/15/2010
Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes.
Low
Few
7/15/2010
Posted "no-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Very Low
Many
7/15/2010
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.
Very Low
Some
7/15/2010
No-smoking signs where oxygen is used.
Very Low
Some
7/15/2010

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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