The Terrace at Brightmore of South Charlotte

The facility failed to maintain fire safety equipment in a safe and operating condition. Specifically, 6 of 10 magnetic door locks in the memory care unit failed to release during a fire drill. Additionally, some emergency override switches were obstructed by padlocks, which prevented immediate access during an emergency.

The facility failed to maintain fire safety equipment in a safe and operating condition. Specifically, 6 out of 10 magnetic door locks in the memory care unit had emergency override switches covered by padlocks, which required a key to access and prevented immediate use.