What is the most cited F-tag in California?

F880: “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.” California surveyors cited it 857 times at 680 of the 1,073 nursing homes they inspected in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026 (63%).

How many California nursing homes were cited for infection control?

680 of the 1,073 inspected in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026 (63%) were cited for F880, infection prevention and control.

How many immediate jeopardy citations did California nursing homes get?

63 in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026, out of 15,330 health citations, according to CMS's nursing home health citation file.

California Nursing Home F-Tag Citations

What surveyors cited

Every F-tag California surveyors cited, most cited first

August 2025 through July 2026. Source: CMS's nursing home health citation file, processed September 1, 2026.

Rank	Tag	Citations	Buildings cited	U.S. rank	Rank a year earlier	Immediate jeopardy	Actual harm
1	F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program	857	680 (63%)	#1	#1	3	1
2	F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured	756	529 (49%)	#5	#3	1	4
3	F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents	707	505 (47%)	#2	#2	13	108
4	F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards	646	612 (57%)	#3	#4	2	0
5	F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals	622	440 (41%)	#4	#5	5	32
6	F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist	590	474 (44%)	#10	#6	0	2
7	F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards	524	370 (34%)	#9	#8	0	0
8	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	455	437 (41%)	#6	#7	0	0
9	F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality	378	306 (29%)	#17	#10	0	4
10	F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities	337	261 (24%)	#8	#12	0	1
11	F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights	335	283 (26%)	#14	#9	0	0
12	F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody	312	204 (19%)	#7	#11	6	45
13	F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing	283	239 (22%)	#15	#14	1	19
14	F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed	280	253 (24%)	#13	#13	3	0
15	F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals	270	237 (22%)	#16	#20	0	0
16	F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function	266	255 (24%)	#24	#67	1	1
17	F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident	252	209 (19%)	#20	#21	1	4
18	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	251	224 (21%)	#12	#16	0	0
19	F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident	240	214 (20%)	#25	#15	0	0
20	F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment	239	226 (21%)	#18	#17	0	0
21	F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments	224	204 (19%)	#31	#30	0	0
22	F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater	188	185 (17%)	#27	#18	1	0
23	F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies	188	173 (16%)	#19	#77	0	0
24	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	184	180 (17%)	#29	#25	0	0
25	F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable	184	163 (15%)	#11	#24	0	0

Every other tag cited (143)

Rank	Tag	Citations	Buildings cited	U.S. rank	Rank a year earlier	Immediate jeopardy	Actual harm
26	F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors	176	149 (14%)	#22	#22	3	6
27	F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections	174	163 (15%)	#23	#27	0	1
28	F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health	161	154 (14%)	#26	#33	0	9
29	F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services	160	147 (14%)	#33	#28	0	4
30	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	154	141 (13%)	#50	#26	2	4
31	F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs	153	151 (14%)	#32	#34	0	1
32	F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube	142	139 (13%)	#35	#31	0	2
33	F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services	141	135 (13%)	#36	#36	2	1
34	F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge	141	127 (12%)	#48	#94	4	3
35	F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly	137	135 (13%)	#51	#35	0	0
36	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	131	130 (12%)	#42	#29	0	0
37	F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential	126	119 (11%)	#38	#43	0	0
38	F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms	117	116 (11%)	#95	#23	0	0
39	F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area	116	109 (10%)	#52	#41	0	0
40	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	115	113 (11%)	#37	#32	0	4
41	F908Keep all essential equipment working safely	113	113 (11%)	#55	#40	0	0
42	F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature	110	106 (10%)	#28	#39	0	0
43	F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations	110	97 (9%)	#21	#45	0	1
44	F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures	108	107 (10%)	#34	#38	0	0
45	F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public	107	100 (9%)	#30	#37	0	0
46	F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities	99	98 (9%)	#45	#42	0	0
47	F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use	94	90 (8%)	#58	#46	0	0
48	F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment	90	84 (8%)	#61	#55	2	1
49	F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed	84	82 (8%)	#66	#50	0	1
50	F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options	83	80 (7%)	#63	#44	0	0
51	F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason	77	77 (7%)	#68	#47	0	0
52	F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors	76	76 (7%)	#93	#58	0	0
53	F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs	75	74 (7%)	#64	#61	2	0
54	F732Post nurse staffing information every day	73	71 (7%)	#40	#48	0	0
55	F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status	72	71 (7%)	#54	#78	0	0
56	F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted	72	67 (6%)	#46	#59	0	0
57	F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft	71	64 (6%)	#41	#60	2	0
58	F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate	70	67 (6%)	#49	#49	0	0
59	F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations	67	67 (6%)	#47	#64	0	0
60	F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail	63	62 (6%)	#67	#51	0	0
61	F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions	62	59 (5%)	#77	#53	0	1
62	F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed	61	61 (6%)	#43	#52	0	0
63	F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service	61	61 (6%)	#96	#57	0	0
64	F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests	61	59 (5%)	#56	#62	0	0
65	F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift	58	51 (5%)	#39	#56	0	1
66	F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training	50	50 (5%)	#65	#80	0	0
67	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	49	45 (4%)	#44	#65	0	0
68	F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services	45	44 (4%)	#69	#74	0	0
69	F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician	44	42 (4%)	#79	#70	0	0
70	F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services	43	42 (4%)	#80	#73	0	0
71	F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered	43	41 (4%)	#59	#88	0	0
72	F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records	42	40 (4%)	#114	#81	0	0
73	F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months	40	40 (4%)	#76	#75	0	0
74	F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment	40	40 (4%)	#74	#68	0	0
75	F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs	40	39 (4%)	#53	#69	0	0
76	F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life	40	38 (4%)	#92	#63	0	0
77	F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law	39	38 (4%)	#99	#82	0	0
78	F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities	38	37 (3%)	#82	#89	0	0
79	F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies	36	36 (3%)	#81	#103	0	0
80	F911Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents	36	36 (3%)	#151	#71	0	0
81	F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse	34	34 (3%)	#103	#86	0	0
82	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	32	31 (3%)	#60	#79	0	0
83	F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition	31	31 (3%)	#86	#90	0	0
84	F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident	30	30 (3%)	#106	#92	0	0
85	F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money	28	26 (2%)	#57	#93	0	4
86	F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards	28	24 (2%)	#124	#116	0	0
87	F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice	27	27 (3%)	#62	#95	0	0
88	F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services	26	24 (2%)	#83	#87	0	1
89	F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent	23	23 (2%)	#73	#97	0	0
90	F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives	23	22 (2%)	#88	#109	9	2
91	F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit	22	22 (2%)	#102	#104	0	0
92	F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident	22	22 (2%)	#101	#83	0	0
93	F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action	22	22 (2%)	#75	#66	0	1
94	F687Provide appropriate foot care	21	21 (2%)	#90	#84	0	1
95	F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits	20	20 (2%)	#116	#113	0	0
96	F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents	20	20 (2%)	#87	#96	0	0
97	F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs	20	20 (2%)	#111	#110	0	0
98	F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care	20	19 (2%)	#98	#98	0	0
99	F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made	19	19 (2%)	#110	#108	0	0
100	F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights	18	18 (2%)	#117	#114	0	0
101	F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies	18	18 (2%)	#84	#91	0	0
102	F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data	18	18 (2%)	#89	#122	0	0
103	F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility	17	17 (2%)	#72	#115	0	0
104	F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months	17	17 (2%)	#100	#99	0	0
105	F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results	17	16 (1%)	#104	#125	0	0
106	F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident	17	16 (1%)	#71	#105	0	0
107	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	16	16 (1%)	#112	#131	0	0
108	F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance	16	16 (1%)	#107	#111	0	0
109	F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility	14	14 (1%)	#128	#106	0	0
110	F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame	14	14 (1%)	#119	#102	0	0
111	F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home	13	13 (1%)	#97	#107	0	0
112	F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention	13	13 (1%)	#78	#117	0	0
113	F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly	12	12 (1%)	#85	#119	0	0
114	F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times	11	11 (1%)	#94	#123	0	0
115	F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members	11	11 (1%)	#118	#127	0	0
116	F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods	10	10 (1%)	#109	#121	0	0
117	F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft	10	10 (1%)	#136	#139	0	0
118	F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia	10	10 (1%)	#91	#112	0	0
119	F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation	10	8 (1%)	#120	#133	0	0
120	F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care	9	9 (1%)	#130	#140	0	0
121	F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration	9	9 (1%)	#125	#128	0	0
122	F826Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor	9	9 (1%)	#163	#146	0	0
123	F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws	9	9 (1%)	#135	#132	0	0
124	F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted	8	8 (1%)	#133	#147	0	0
125	F646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition	8	8 (1%)	#129	#148	0	0
126	F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs	8	8 (1%)	#147	#126	0	0
127	F728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training	8	8 (1%)	#123	#152	0	0
128	F777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results	8	8 (1%)	#156	#157	0	0
129	F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently	8	8 (1%)	#70	#118	0	0
130	F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility	8	8 (1%)	#153	#149	0	0
131	F926Have policies on smoking	8	8 (1%)	#121	#124	0	0
132	F620Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide	7	7 (1%)	#149	#158	0	0
133	F555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician	7	6 (1%)	#159	#141	0	0
134	F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents	7	6 (1%)	#155	#135	0	0
135	F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs	6	6 (1%)	#108	#136	0	0
136	F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services	6	6 (1%)	#122	#129	0	0
137	F914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed	6	6 (1%)	#137	#159	0	0
138	F844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel	6	5 (0%)	#160	not cited	0	0
139	F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing	5	5 (0%)	#158	#160	0	0
140	F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home	5	5 (0%)	#113	#153	0	0
141	F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges	5	5 (0%)	#142	#142	0	0
142	F774Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility	5	5 (0%)	#162	#137	0	0
143	F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them	5	5 (0%)	#143	#134	0	0
144	F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue	5	5 (0%)	#152	#130	0	0
145	F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds	5	5 (0%)	#127	#138	0	0
146	F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death	4	4 (0%)	#105	#154	0	0
147	F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways	4	4 (0%)	#141	#161	0	0
148	F571Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid	3	3 (0%)	#166	#174	0	0
149	F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands	3	3 (0%)	#154	#143	0	0
150	F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining	3	3 (0%)	#150	#150	0	0
151	F778Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services	3	3 (0%)	#170	#175	0	0
152	F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service	3	3 (0%)	#146	#144	0	0
153	F917Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space	3	3 (0%)	#165	not cited	0	0
154	F575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency	2	2 (0%)	#132	#169	0	0
155	F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room)	2	2 (0%)	#140	#162	0	0
156	F907Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs	2	2 (0%)	#187	#151	0	0
157	F910Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs	2	2 (0%)	#173	not cited	0	0
158	F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members	2	2 (0%)	#134	#163	0	0
159	F564Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges	1	1 (0%)	#179	not cited	0	0
160	F621Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source	1	1 (0%)	#180	not cited	0	0
161	F659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care	1	1 (0%)	#145	#164	0	0
162	F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day	1	1 (0%)	#172	#165	0	0
163	F811Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised	1	1 (0%)	#171	#170	0	0
164	F895Have a Compliance and Ethics Program	1	1 (0%)	#168	#176	0	0
165	F906Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers	1	1 (0%)	#183	#177	0	0
166	F922Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home	1	1 (0%)	#174	not cited	0	0
167	F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents	1	1 (0%)	#148	#166	0	0
168	F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment	1	1 (0%)	#126	#155	0	0

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.

California nursing home survey citations, by F-tag

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