K0231 K231: Provide large enough exits.
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Egress Clearance Deficiencies

Valley Manor Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterCoopersburg, Pennsylvania Survey Completed on 03-12-2025

Summary

The facility failed to maintain the minimum required clearances along the means of egress, affecting both levels of the building. During an observation, it was noted that the Northeast Stair Tower had a width of 33 inches, which is below the required width of 36 inches. Additionally, the Basement Level was found to have inadequate headroom clearance along the exit access corridor, with a height of approximately six feet, six inches, which is less than the required six feet, eight inches. These deficiencies were confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator, Director of Maintenance, and Assistant.

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