State surveyors inspected 123 of Arizona's 140 nursing homes in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026 and cited 718 health deficiencies, according to CMS's nursing home health citation file, processed September 1, 2026. The most cited was F600, which CMS words as “protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody”, at 51 of those buildings (41%). 4 of the citations were immediate jeopardy, the most serious level CMS has.
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Arizona, the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026, from CMS's nursing home health citation file.
August 2025 through July 2026. Source: CMS's nursing home health citation file, processed September 1, 2026.
| Rank | Tag | Citations | Buildings cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody | 99 | 51 (41%) |
| 2 | F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities | 50 | 41 (33%) |
| 3 | F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals | 46 | 41 (33%) |
| 4 | F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs | 42 | 40 (33%) |
| 5 | F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards | 35 | 35 (28%) |
| 6 | F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program | 33 | 31 (25%) |
| 7 | F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents | 33 | 30 (24%) |
| 8 | F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft | 31 | 30 (24%) |
| 9 | F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations | 28 | 25 (20%) |
| 10 | F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards | 26 | 24 (20%) |
| 11 | F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies | 19 | 17 (14%) |
| 12 | F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality | 17 | 17 (14%) |
| 13 | F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | 16 | 16 (13%) |
| 14 | F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist | 12 | 12 (10%) |
| 15 | F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential | 11 | 11 (9%) |
| 16 | F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive | 10 | 10 (8%) |
| 17 | F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals | 10 | 10 (8%) |
| 18 | F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs | 9 | 9 (7%) |
| 19 | F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured | 9 | 8 (7%) |
| 20 | F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money | 8 | 8 (7%) |
| 21 | F732Post nurse staffing information every day | 8 | 8 (7%) |
| 22 | F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights | 7 | 7 (6%) |
| 23 | F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment | 7 | 7 (6%) |
| 24 | F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis | 7 | 7 (6%) |
| 25 | F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing | 6 | 6 (5%) |
| Rank | Tag | Citations | Buildings cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed | 6 | 6 (5%) |
| 27 | F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors | 6 | 6 (5%) |
| 28 | F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident | 5 | 5 (4%) |
| 29 | F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely | 5 | 5 (4%) |
| 30 | F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments | 4 | 4 (3%) |
| 31 | F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function | 4 | 4 (3%) |
| 32 | F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable | 4 | 4 (3%) |
| 33 | F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs | 4 | 4 (3%) |
| 34 | F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift | 4 | 4 (3%) |
| 35 | F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater | 4 | 4 (3%) |
| 36 | F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data | 4 | 4 (3%) |
| 37 | F926Have policies on smoking | 4 | 4 (3%) |
| 38 | F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 39 | F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 40 | F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 41 | F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 42 | F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 43 | F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 44 | F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 45 | F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 46 | F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 47 | F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 48 | F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment | 3 | 3 (2%) |
| 49 | F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 50 | F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 51 | F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 52 | F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 53 | F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 54 | F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 55 | F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 56 | F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 57 | F687Provide appropriate foot care | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 58 | F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 59 | F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 60 | F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 61 | F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area | 2 | 2 (2%) |
| 62 | F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 63 | F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 64 | F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 65 | F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 66 | F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 67 | F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 68 | F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 69 | F646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 70 | F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 71 | F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 72 | F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 73 | F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 74 | F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 75 | F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 76 | F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 77 | F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 78 | F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 79 | F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 80 | F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 81 | F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 82 | F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 83 | F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 84 | F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 85 | F920Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 86 | F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 87 | F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests | 1 | 1 (1%) |
A tag is ranked by how many times it was cited. “Buildings cited” counts the inspected buildings that drew the tag at least once, and its percentage is of every building inspected; we print a percentage only where 20 or more buildings were inspected. “Rank a year earlier” is the same ranking over August 2024 through July 2025. CMS publishes citations months after the survey, so the newest months are still filling in: compare ranks across the two years, not counts. Immediate jeopardy is CMS severity J, K or L; actual harm is G, H or I. No building is named on this page: open a building for its own inspections.
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