Tendercare Health Center-Birchwood Previous Fire Inspections

Deficiencies found in standard inspection(s) and complaint investigations 09/01/2010 to 11/30/2011

Total number of fire deficiencies for this nursing home:
7
Average number of fire deficiencies (Michigan):
7
Average number of fire deficiencies (U.S.):
4
Range of fire deficiencies (Michigan):
1-38

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. 5/5/2011 6/6/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. 5/5/2011 6/6/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Did not have a written emergency evacuation plan. 5/5/2011 6/6/2011

Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. 5/5/2011 6/6/2011
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. 5/5/2011 6/6/2011

Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies

What the nursing
home did not have
Inspection Date Date Corrected Level of
Harm (least to most)
Residents Affected (few to many)
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. 5/5/2011 6/6/2011
Walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. 5/5/2011 6/6/2011

NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.

Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.