Every federal deficiency code, grouped by topic.
Federal regulators organize nursing-home deficiencies into numbered codes — F-tags — each describing a specific federal regulation. Select a category to see what each tag means and which facilities have been cited under it.
Abuse & Neglect
10 F-tagsFederal F-tags in the F600–F610 range cover freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation and the facility’s duty to investigate and report allegations.
Infection Control
9 F-tagsInfection prevention and control program deficiencies, including vaccination policies and outbreak response.
Resident Rights
63 F-tagsResident dignity, self-determination, privacy, grievance processes, and the right to participate in one’s own care.
Quality of Care
47 F-tagsPressure ulcers, falls, activities of daily living, hydration, and other day-to-day care standards.
Nursing & Physician Services
23 F-tagsSufficient staffing, RN coverage, physician visits, and clinical oversight.
Medication & Pharmacy
13 F-tagsMedication errors, unnecessary drugs, pharmacy consultant review, and storage of controlled substances.
Nutrition & Dietary
22 F-tagsTherapeutic diets, food storage, sanitation of the dietary department, and hydration.
Care Planning
27 F-tagsComprehensive assessments and person-centered care plans reviewed on schedule.
Administration
46 F-tagsGoverning body, facility administration, staff training, QAPI programs, and compliance oversight.
Environment & Safety
34 F-tagsAccident hazards, call systems, building safety, and physical plant conditions affecting residents.
Other
7 F-tagsDeficiencies that don’t fall under a single primary category above — often cross-cutting administrative or procedural citations.
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