Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MARENGO NURSING HOME
LINDEN, AL · 78 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 6, 2022
CMS Certification Number 015330 · first certified April 1971
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Other
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within AL
9 citations — more than 46% of the 224 certified nursing homes in AL. Compared within AL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (January 2023 to June 2023), and past the point by which nine in ten US facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2022. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,385 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. AL has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 9 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in AL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the AL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 9 |
| Median facility in AL | 9 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2018 | 4 |
| May 8, 2019 | 4 |
| January 6, 2022 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2018-04-05 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2019-05-08 |
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | 1 | 2018-04-05 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2022-01-06 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2019-05-08 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2018-04-05 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2019-05-08 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2019-05-08 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 6, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 16, 2022) |
May 8, 2019 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2019) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2019) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2019) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2019) |
April 5, 2018 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| K-0922 | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.