What is the most cited F-tag in Maryland?

F880: “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.” Maryland surveyors cited it 149 times at 133 of the 210 nursing homes they inspected in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026 (63%).

How many Maryland nursing homes were cited for infection control?

133 of the 210 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 Maryland nursing homes get?

25 in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026, out of 3,299 health citations, according to CMS's nursing home health citation file.

Maryland Nursing Home F-Tag Citations

What surveyors cited

Every F-tag Maryland 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	149	133 (63%)	#1	#5	0	0
2	F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards	147	116 (55%)	#9	#2	0	0
3	F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals	138	108 (51%)	#4	#6	3	3
4	F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards	106	104 (50%)	#3	#3	0	0
5	F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals	103	94 (45%)	#16	#7	0	0
6	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	103	93 (44%)	#12	#10	0	0
7	F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment	96	87 (41%)	#18	#13	0	0
8	F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured	93	86 (41%)	#5	#8	0	0
9	F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities	93	79 (38%)	#8	#1	1	0
10	F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents	91	73 (35%)	#2	#9	13	17
11	F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality	87	79 (38%)	#17	#24	0	0
12	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	82	78 (37%)	#6	#12	0	0
13	F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights	79	73 (35%)	#14	#15	0	0
14	F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies	76	70 (33%)	#19	#49	0	0
15	F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed	71	69 (33%)	#13	#21	0	0
16	F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable	70	63 (30%)	#11	#14	0	0
17	F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations	70	60 (29%)	#21	#4	1	0
18	F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist	53	50 (24%)	#10	#19	0	0
19	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	51	51 (24%)	#29	#22	0	0
20	F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody	50	42 (20%)	#7	#11	3	4
21	F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident	49	45 (21%)	#20	#20	1	0
22	F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing	49	45 (21%)	#15	#16	0	2
23	F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public	49	43 (20%)	#30	#29	0	1
24	F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures	45	45 (21%)	#34	#27	0	0
25	F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs	45	44 (21%)	#32	#17	0	1

Every other tag cited (127)

Rank	Tag	Citations	Buildings cited	U.S. rank	Rank a year earlier	Immediate jeopardy	Actual harm
26	F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area	42	39 (19%)	#52	#51	0	0
27	F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services	36	35 (17%)	#33	#18	0	3
28	F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident	35	34 (16%)	#25	#23	0	0
29	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	32	32 (15%)	#44	#43	0	0
30	F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training	31	31 (15%)	#65	#30	0	0
31	F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater	31	29 (14%)	#27	#37	0	0
32	F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs	30	30 (14%)	#53	#32	0	0
33	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	29	29 (14%)	#42	#58	0	0
34	F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted	29	28 (13%)	#46	#28	0	0
35	F732Post nurse staffing information every day	29	28 (13%)	#40	#35	0	0
36	F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention	27	27 (13%)	#78	#44	0	0
37	F908Keep all essential equipment working safely	27	25 (12%)	#55	#47	0	0
38	F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature	26	25 (12%)	#28	#38	0	0
39	F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests	26	24 (11%)	#56	#41	0	0
40	F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident	25	25 (12%)	#71	#40	0	0
41	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	25	25 (12%)	#54	#52	0	0
42	F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function	23	23 (11%)	#24	#75	0	0
43	F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health	23	23 (11%)	#26	#26	0	1
44	F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit	23	21 (10%)	#102	#54	0	1
45	F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential	22	21 (10%)	#38	#53	0	0
46	F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections	21	21 (10%)	#23	#42	0	1
47	F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors	21	21 (10%)	#22	#34	0	1
48	F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations	18	18 (9%)	#47	#45	0	0
49	F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services	18	17 (8%)	#80	#59	0	0
50	F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason	17	17 (8%)	#68	#66	0	0
51	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	17	17 (8%)	#50	#39	0	0
52	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	17	16 (8%)	#35	#76	0	0
53	F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge	15	15 (7%)	#48	not cited	1	0
54	F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly	15	15 (7%)	#85	#50	0	0
55	F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program	15	15 (7%)	#115	#120	0	0
56	F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments	14	14 (7%)	#31	#90	0	0
57	F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities	14	14 (7%)	#45	#60	0	0
58	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	14	14 (7%)	#67	#71	0	0
59	F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice	14	13 (6%)	#62	#48	0	0
60	F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights	13	13 (6%)	#117	#85	0	0
61	F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money	12	12 (6%)	#57	#55	0	0
62	F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered	11	11 (5%)	#59	#61	0	0
63	F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment	11	11 (5%)	#74	#63	0	0
64	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	11	11 (5%)	#37	#36	0	0
65	F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options	11	11 (5%)	#63	#79	0	0
66	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	11	11 (5%)	#69	#121	0	0
67	F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action	11	11 (5%)	#75	#80	0	0
68	F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months	11	10 (5%)	#76	#86	0	0
69	F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly	11	9 (4%)	#51	#68	0	0
70	F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition	10	10 (5%)	#86	#64	0	0
71	F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift	10	10 (5%)	#39	#67	0	0
72	F946Provide training in compliance and ethics	10	10 (5%)	#138	#122	0	0
73	F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility	9	9 (4%)	#72	#81	0	0
74	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	9	9 (4%)	#79	#82	0	0
75	F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home	8	8 (4%)	#113	#106	0	0
76	F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies	8	8 (4%)	#84	#91	0	0
77	F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services	8	8 (4%)	#36	#92	0	0
78	F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws	8	8 (4%)	#135	#123	1	0
79	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	8	8 (4%)	#146	#46	0	0
80	F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways	8	7 (3%)	#141	#139	0	0
81	F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions	7	7 (3%)	#77	#93	0	0
82	F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made	7	7 (3%)	#110	#124	0	0
83	F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment	7	7 (3%)	#61	#83	0	0
84	F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation	7	7 (3%)	#120	#77	0	0
85	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	7	6 (3%)	#81	#70	0	0
86	F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs	6	6 (3%)	#108	#107	0	0
87	F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft	6	6 (3%)	#41	#62	0	0
88	F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months	6	6 (3%)	#100	#108	0	0
89	F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits	6	6 (3%)	#116	#97	0	0
90	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	6	6 (3%)	#60	#87	0	0
91	F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services	6	6 (3%)	#83	#65	0	0
92	F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident	6	6 (3%)	#106	#69	0	0
93	F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use	6	6 (3%)	#58	#109	0	0
94	F923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both	6	6 (3%)	#144	#125	0	0
95	F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program	6	6 (3%)	#139	#110	0	0
96	F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care	5	5 (2%)	#98	#94	0	0
97	F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate	5	5 (2%)	#49	#126	0	0
98	F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents	5	5 (2%)	#87	#127	0	0
99	F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs	5	5 (2%)	#111	#88	0	0
100	F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident	5	5 (2%)	#101	#111	0	0
101	F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities	5	5 (2%)	#82	#112	0	0
102	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	5	5 (2%)	#165	#140	0	0
103	F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed	4	4 (2%)	#43	#141	0	0
104	F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services	4	4 (2%)	#122	#98	0	0
105	F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed	4	4 (2%)	#66	#128	0	0
106	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	4	4 (2%)	#123	#99	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	4	4 (2%)	#112	#113	0	0
108	F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration	4	4 (2%)	#125	#129	0	0
109	F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently	4	4 (2%)	#70	#72	0	0
110	F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse	4	4 (2%)	#103	#142	0	0
111	F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home	4	4 (2%)	#97	#130	0	0
112	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	4	4 (2%)	#119	#73	0	0
113	F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members	4	4 (2%)	#134	#89	0	0
114	F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing	3	3 (1%)	#158	not cited	0	0
115	F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records	3	3 (1%)	#114	#114	0	0
116	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	3	3 (1%)	#149	not cited	0	0
117	F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives	3	3 (1%)	#88	#95	1	0
118	F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care	3	3 (1%)	#130	#74	0	0
119	F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them	3	3 (1%)	#143	#115	0	0
120	F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs	3	3 (1%)	#64	#143	0	0
121	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	3	3 (1%)	#94	#100	0	0
122	F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds	3	3 (1%)	#127	#101	0	0
123	F914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed	3	3 (1%)	#137	not cited	0	0
124	F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members	3	3 (1%)	#118	#131	0	0
125	F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment	3	3 (1%)	#126	#116	0	0
126	F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death	2	2 (1%)	#105	#132	0	0
127	F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted	2	2 (1%)	#133	#144	0	0
128	F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional	2	2 (1%)	#131	not cited	0	0
129	F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life	2	2 (1%)	#92	not cited	0	0
130	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	2	2 (1%)	#99	not cited	0	0
131	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	2	2 (1%)	#128	not cited	0	0
132	F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms	2	2 (1%)	#95	#145	0	0
133	F555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician	1	1 (0%)	#159	not cited	0	0
134	F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges	1	1 (0%)	#142	#133	0	0
135	F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods	1	1 (0%)	#109	#146	0	0
136	F586Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials	1	1 (0%)	#185	not cited	0	0
137	F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room)	1	1 (0%)	#140	#147	0	0
138	F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft	1	1 (0%)	#136	#134	0	1
139	F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs	1	1 (0%)	#147	#148	0	0
140	F687Provide appropriate foot care	1	1 (0%)	#90	#102	0	0
141	F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent	1	1 (0%)	#73	#78	0	0
142	F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day	1	1 (0%)	#172	#149	0	0
143	F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia	1	1 (0%)	#91	#103	0	0
144	F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results	1	1 (0%)	#104	#135	0	0
145	F774Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility	1	1 (0%)	#162	not cited	0	0
146	F775Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record	1	1 (0%)	#161	#150	0	0
147	F777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results	1	1 (0%)	#156	#151	0	0
148	F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance	1	1 (0%)	#107	#104	0	0
149	F826Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor	1	1 (0%)	#163	not cited	0	0
150	F843Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care	1	1 (0%)	#164	#117	0	0
151	F922Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home	1	1 (0%)	#174	not cited	0	0
152	F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents	1	1 (0%)	#148	#152	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.

Maryland nursing home survey citations, by F-tag

Every F-tag Maryland surveyors cited, most cited first

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