Ferndale Assisted Living

Last inspection

September 11, 2025

Inspections in three years

5

Complaint investigations in three years

1

Requirements not met (all visits)

13

• No deficiencies cited at the last 3 visits (August 2024 to September 2025)
• Every deficiency from the August 7, 2024 visit was corrected by September 9, 2024

Visits (newest first)

• September 11, 2025: State Licensure, no requirements listed as not met · state results
• August 18, 2025: State Licensure, no requirements listed as not met · state results
• August 8, 2024: State Licensure, no requirements listed as not met · state results
• August 7, 2024: State Licensure, 6 requirements not met · state results
  • Exit Signs. (A) Signs bearing the word EXIT in plain, legible letters shall be placed at each required exit, except at doors directly from rooms to exit passageways or corridors. Letters of all exit signs shall be at least six inches (6") high and principle strokes three-fourths of an inch (3/4") wide, except that letters of internally illuminated exit signs shall not be less than four inches (4") high. rule class II; corrected September 9, 2024
  • Exit Signs. (C) All required exit signs and directional indicators shall be positioned so that both normal and emergency lighting illuminates them. rule class II/III; corrected September 9, 2024
  • Complete Fire Alarm Systems. (I) The complete fire alarm system shall be activated by all of the following: sprinkler system flow alarm, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, and activation of the rangehood extinguishment system. rule class II/III; corrected September 9, 2024
  • Emergency Lighting. (C) If battery-powered lights are used, they shall be capable of operating the light for at least one and one-half (1 1/2) hours. rule class II; corrected September 9, 2024
  • Trash and Rubbish Disposal. (A) Only metal or UL- or FM-fire-resistant rated wastebaskets shall be used for trash. rule class II; corrected September 9, 2024
  • In facilities that are constructed or have plans approved after July 1, 2005, electrical wiring shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, 1999 edition, National Fire Protection Association, Inc., incorporated by reference, in this rule and available by mail at One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the materials incorporated by reference. Facilities built between September 28, 1979 and July 1, 2005 shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, which was in effect at the time of the original plan approval and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. In facilities built prior to September 28, 1979, electrical wiring shall be maintained in good repair and shall not present a safety hazard. All facilities shall have wiring inspected every two (2) years by a qualified electrician. rule class II/III; corrected September 9, 2024
• March 18, 2024: Complaint Investigation, 1 requirement not met · state results
  • No resident may be discharged without full and adequate notice of his or her right to a hearing before the department's Administrative Hearings Unit and an opportunity to be heard on the issue of whether his or her discharge is necessary. Such notice shall be given in writing no less than thirty (30) days in advance of the discharge except in the case of an emergency discharge and must comply with the requirements set forth in 19 CSR 30-82.050. rule class II/III; corrected April 2, 2024
• October 23, 2023: State Licensure, 6 requirements not met · state results
  • Fire Drills and Emergency Preparedness. (D) A minimum of twelve (12) fire drills shall be conducted annually with at least one (1) every three (3) months on each shift. At least four (4) of the required fire drills must be unannounced to residents and staff, excluding staff who are assigned to evaluate staff and resident response to the fire drill. The fire drills shall include a resident evacuation at least once a year. rule class II/III; corrected December 14, 2023
  • Sprinkler Systems. (F) All facilities shall have inspections and written certifications of the approved sprinkler system completed by an approved qualified service representative in accordance with NFPA 25, 1998 edition. The inspections shall be in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 25, 1998 edition, with certification at least annually by a qualified service representative. rule class I/II; corrected December 14, 2023
  • Emergency Lighting. (C) If battery-powered lights are used, they shall be capable of operating the light for at least one and one-half (1 1/2) hours. rule class II; corrected December 14, 2023
  • Oxygen storage shall be in accordance with NFPA 99, 1999 Edition. rule class II/III; corrected December 14, 2023
  • In newly licensed facilities or if a new heating system is installed in an existing licensed facility, the heating of the building shall be restricted to steam, hot water, permanently installed electric heating devices or a warm air system employing central heating plants with installation such as to safeguard the inherent fire hazard, or approved installation of outside wall heaters which bear the approved label of the American Gas Association or National Board of Fire Underwriters. The foregoing requirements are applicable to residential care facilities. In assisted living facilities, the heating of the building shall be restricted to steam, hot water, permanently installed electric heating devices or a warm air system employing central heating plants with installation such as to safeguard the inherent fire hazard, or approved installation of outside wall heaters which bear the approved label of the American Gas Association or National Board of Fire Underwriters. For all facilities, oil or gas heating appliances shall be properly vented to the outside and the use of portable heaters of any kind is prohibited. If approved wall heaters are used, adequate guards shall be provided to safeguard residents. rule class I/II; corrected December 14, 2023
  • In facilities that are constructed or have plans approved after July 1, 2005, electrical wiring shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, 1999 edition, National Fire Protection Association, Inc., incorporated by reference, in this rule and available by mail at One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the materials incorporated by reference. Facilities built between September 28, 1979 and July 1, 2005 shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, which was in effect at the time of the original plan approval and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. In facilities built prior to September 28, 1979, electrical wiring shall be maintained in good repair and shall not present a safety hazard. All facilities shall have wiring inspected every two (2) years by a qualified electrician. rule class II/III; corrected December 14, 2023

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