California nursing home citations by F-tag
Every health citation CMS published for California nursing homes with a survey date from 2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30, broken down by F-tag, plus the latest citations.
Breakdown
| State / F-tag | What it covers | Citations | Facilities | Harm (G-L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F550 | Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights | 318 | 273 | 0 |
| F551 | Rights Exercised by Representative | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| F552 | Right to Be Informed/Treatment Decisions | 220 | 200 | 0 |
| F553 | Right to Participate in Planning Care | 20 | 19 | 0 |
| F554 | Resident Self-Administration of Meds | 63 | 62 | 0 |
| F557 | Respect, Dignity & Personal Property | 57 | 55 | 1 |
| F558 | Reasonable Accommodation of Needs | 216 | 189 | 0 |
| F561 | Self Determination | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| F573 | Right to Access/Purchase Copies of Records | 33 | 32 | 0 |
| F578 | Request/Refuse Treatment; Advance Directives | 169 | 166 | 0 |
| F580 | Notify of Changes (Injury/Decline/Room) | 243 | 198 | 5 |
| F582 | Medicaid/Medicare Coverage/Liability Notice | 40 | 39 | 0 |
| F583 | Personal Privacy/Confidentiality of Records | 118 | 109 | 0 |
| F584 | Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment | 246 | 217 | 0 |
| F585 | Grievances | 47 | 43 | 0 |
| F600 | Free from Abuse and Neglect | 283 | 199 | 43 |
| F602 | Free from Misappropriation/Exploitation | 27 | 26 | 2 |
| F604 | Right to be Free from Physical Restraints | 93 | 87 | 1 |
| F605 | Right to be Free from Chemical Restraints | 244 | 237 | 2 |
| F607 | Abuse/Neglect Policies | 68 | 63 | 1 |
| F609 | Reporting of Alleged Violations | 314 | 245 | 1 |
| F610 | Investigate/Correct Alleged Violations | 102 | 90 | 1 |
| F627 | Inappropriate Transfers & Discharges | 125 | 113 | 6 |
| F628 | Transfer & Discharge Process | 180 | 166 | 0 |
| F636 | Comprehensive Assessments & Timing | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| F637 | Comprehensive Assmt After Significant Change | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| F640 | Encoding/Transmitting Resident Assessment | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| F641 | Accuracy of Assessments | 230 | 217 | 0 |
| F644 | Coordination of PASARR and Assessments | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| F645 | PASARR Screening for MD & ID | 92 | 91 | 0 |
| F655 | Baseline Care Plan | 64 | 59 | 0 |
| F656 | Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan | 735 | 513 | 3 |
| F657 | Care Plan Timing and Revision | 260 | 231 | 0 |
| F658 | Services Meet Professional Standards | 349 | 283 | 2 |
| F676 | ADLs/Maintain Abilities | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| F677 | ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents | 177 | 161 | 0 |
| F678 | Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | 20 | 19 | 8 |
| F679 | Activities Meet Residents' Interests/Needs | 34 | 33 | 0 |
| F684 | Quality of Care | 589 | 432 | 32 |
| F685 | Treatment/Devices to Maintain Hearing/Vision | 40 | 39 | 0 |
| F686 | Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcers | 282 | 237 | 14 |
| F687 | Foot Care | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| F688 | Increase/Prevent Decrease in ROM/Mobility | 106 | 105 | 3 |
| F689 | Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices | 667 | 483 | 93 |
| F690 | Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI | 179 | 164 | 0 |
| F692 | Nutrition/Hydration Status Maintenance | 144 | 139 | 5 |
| F693 | Tube Feeding/Restore Eating Skills | 132 | 131 | 3 |
| F694 | Parenteral/IV Fluids | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| F695 | Respiratory/Tracheostomy care and Suctioning | 276 | 258 | 2 |
| F697 | Pain Management | 157 | 148 | 2 |
| F698 | Dialysis | 139 | 134 | 2 |
| F699 | Trauma Informed Care | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| F700 | Bedrails | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| F725 | Sufficient Nursing Staff | 52 | 47 | 1 |
| F726 | Competent Nursing Staff | 153 | 143 | 6 |
| F727 | RN 8 Hrs/7 days/Wk, Full Time DON | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| F730 | Nurse Aide Review & 12-Hour In-Service | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| F732 | Posted Nurse Staffing Information | 77 | 76 | 0 |
| F740 | Behavioral Health Services | 22 | 20 | 0 |
| F745 | Medically Related Social Services | 40 | 38 | 0 |
| F755 | Pharmacy Svcs/Procedures/Pharmacist/ Records | 553 | 443 | 1 |
| F756 | Drug Regimen Review | 102 | 101 | 0 |
| F757 | Drug Regimen is Free From Unnecessary Drugs | 145 | 143 | 1 |
| F759 | Free of Medication Error Rate sof 5% or More | 181 | 179 | 1 |
| F760 | Residents Are Free of Significant Med Errors | 171 | 150 | 8 |
| F761 | Label/Store Drugs & Biologicals | 429 | 415 | 0 |
| F790 | Routine/Emergency Dental Services in SNFs | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| F801 | Qualified Dietary Staff | 40 | 39 | 0 |
| F802 | Sufficient Dietary Support Personnel | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| F803 | Menus Meet Resident Needs | 134 | 132 | 0 |
| F804 | Nutritive Value, Palatable, Preferred Temp | 101 | 100 | 0 |
| F805 | Food in Form to Meet Individual Needs | 72 | 72 | 2 |
| F806 | Allergies, Preferences & Substitutes | 77 | 75 | 0 |
| F808 | Therapeutic Diet Prescribed by Physician | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| F812 | Food Storage, Prep & Service - Sanitary | 628 | 601 | 1 |
| F813 | Personal Food Policy | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| F814 | Dispose Garbage & Refuse Properly | 126 | 125 | 0 |
| F825 | Provide/Obtain Specialized Rehab Services | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| F836 | Comply with Fed/State/Local Law | 28 | 25 | 0 |
| F838 | Facility Assessment | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| F842 | Resident Records - Identifiable Information | 528 | 376 | 0 |
| F847 | Enter into Binding Arbitration Agreements | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| F849 | Hospice Services | 43 | 41 | 0 |
| F851 | Payroll Based Journal | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| F865 | QAPI Program/Plan & Disclosure | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| F880 | Infection Prevention & Control | 823 | 658 | 4 |
| F881 | Antibiotic Stewardship Program | 100 | 96 | 0 |
| F883 | Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| F887 | COVID-19 Immunization | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| F908 | Essential Equipment Safe Operating Condition | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| F911 | Bedroom Number of Residents | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| F912 | Bedrooms at Least 80 Sq Ft/Resident | 106 | 105 | 0 |
| F919 | Resident Call System | 106 | 100 | 0 |
| F921 | Safe/Functional/Sanitary Environment | 109 | 103 | 0 |
| F925 | Maintains Effective Pest Control Program | 56 | 54 | 0 |
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Citations by survey month
| Survey month | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 152 |
| 2025-11 | 821 |
| 2025-12 | 1,463 |
| 2026-01 | 1,580 |
| 2026-02 | 1,530 |
| 2026-03 | 1,602 |
| 2026-04 | 1,605 |
| 2026-05 | 1,582 |
| 2026-06 | 1,543 |
| 2026-07 | 1,529 |
| 2026-08 | 1,153 |
| 2026-09 | 18 |
Recent months are incomplete: CMS publishes a survey only after the state agency uploads it, so the last one or two months fill in over later releases.
Latest citations
| Survey date | Facility | City | CCN | F-tag | Severity | Complaint | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Community Hospital Of San Bernardino D/P SNF | San Bernardino, CA | 555522 | F880 | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-25) | |
| 2026-09-03 | Community Hospital Of San Bernardino D/P SNF | San Bernardino, CA | 555522 | F761 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-25) | |
| 2026-09-03 | Community Hospital Of San Bernardino D/P SNF | San Bernardino, CA | 555522 | F684 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-25) | |
| 2026-09-03 | Community Hospital Of San Bernardino D/P SNF | San Bernardino, CA | 555522 | F644 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-25) | |
| 2026-09-03 | Community Hospital Of San Bernardino D/P SNF | San Bernardino, CA | 555522 | F609 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-25) | |
| 2026-09-03 | Community Hospital Of San Bernardino D/P SNF | San Bernardino, CA | 555522 | F604 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-25) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F880 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F761 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F760 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F759 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F757 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F756 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F755 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F745 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F677 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F676 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F658 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-09-02 | Whitney Oaks Care Center | Carmichael, CA | 056410 | F551 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) | |
| 2026-08-31 | SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER | Santa Monica, CA | 555808 | F850 | E | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-31 | SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER | Santa Monica, CA | 555808 | F684 | E | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-31 | SANTA MONICA REHABILITATION CENTER | Santa Monica, CA | 555808 | F585 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-31 | THE GARDENS HEALTHCARE CENTER | Northridge, CA | 555791 | F697 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) |
| 2026-08-31 | THE GARDENS HEALTHCARE CENTER | Northridge, CA | 555791 | F684 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) |
| 2026-08-31 | NORTHRIDGE CARE CENTER | Reseda, CA | 056412 | F730 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-21) |
| 2026-08-31 | NORTHRIDGE CARE CENTER | Reseda, CA | 056412 | F726 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-21) |
| 2026-08-31 | NORTHRIDGE CARE CENTER | Reseda, CA | 056412 | F689 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-21) |
| 2026-08-31 | NORTHRIDGE CARE CENTER | Reseda, CA | 056412 | F684 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-21) |
| 2026-08-31 | BRIDGEVIEW POST ACUTE | Yuba City, CA | 056346 | F697 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-23) |
| 2026-08-31 | BRIDGEVIEW POST ACUTE | Yuba City, CA | 056346 | F658 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-23) |
| 2026-08-31 | YORK HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE | Los Angeles, CA | 055664 | F689 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-31 | ROCKY POINT CARE CENTER | Lakeport, CA | 055499 | F755 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-31 | ROCKY POINT CARE CENTER | Lakeport, CA | 055499 | F609 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-30 | North Long Beach Post Acute | Long Beach, CA | 055995 | F689 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-30 | CALIFORNIA POST-ACUTE CARE | Lynwood, CA | 055052 | F584 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-29 | GREENFIELD CARE CENTER OF SOUTH GATE | South Gate, CA | 056458 | F658 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-28 | NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER | Novato, CA | 555844 | F610 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-28 | NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER | Novato, CA | 555844 | F609 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-28 | NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER | Novato, CA | 555844 | F607 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-28 | Victoria Care Center | Ventura, CA | 555478 | F658 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-08-28 | KEI-AI LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE CENTER | Los Angeles, CA | 555438 | F583 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-11) |
| 2026-08-28 | KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER | Gardena, CA | 555306 | F657 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-23) |
| 2026-08-28 | KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER | Gardena, CA | 555306 | F609 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-23) |
| 2026-08-28 | MIRACLE MILE HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 555139 | F880 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) |
| 2026-08-28 | MIRACLE MILE HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 555139 | F808 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) |
| 2026-08-28 | MIRACLE MILE HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 555139 | F584 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-18) |
| 2026-08-28 | LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER | Pomona, CA | 05A134 | F887 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-02) | |
| 2026-08-28 | LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER | Pomona, CA | 05A134 | F842 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-08-28) | |
| 2026-08-28 | LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER | Pomona, CA | 05A134 | F684 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-09-15) | |
| 2026-08-28 | LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER | Pomona, CA | 05A134 | F641 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (2026-08-31) | |
| 2026-08-28 | SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER | Torrance, CA | 056488 | F825 | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
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The 50 most recent of 14,578. Facility, city and CCN as published by CMS. Severity is the CMS scope/severity letter (A lowest to L highest; G and above = actual harm, J to L = immediate jeopardy). See method.
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog, Health Deficiencies (file NH_HealthCitations_Oct2026.csv, data as of 2026-10-01, released 2026-10-28, downloaded 2026-11-01; 94,771 citations with surveys 2025-10-01 to 2026-09-30). Counts are row counts; nothing is estimated. CMS plans the next update for 2026-12-02. Method.
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