F-Tag Reference · Resident Rights
F242
Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.
Cited 5 times across 5+ facilities in 2 states.
5
Total citations
5+
Facilities
2
States
0
Immediate Jeopardy
What F242 requires
F242 corresponds to the federal standard: Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.. When a surveyor finds that a facility is not meeting this standard, they cite the tag and assign a scope/severity letter (A–L) describing how widespread the issue is and how much harm it caused.
Severity distribution
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 5
States with the most F242 citations
Facilities with the most F242 citations
| Facility | Location | F242 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Healthcare Center | CUMBERLAND, MD | 1 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Perring Parkway | BALTIMORE, MD | 1 |
| Roland Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | BALTIMORE, MD | 1 |
| St Cabrini Nursing Home | DOBBS FERRY, NY | 1 |
| Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Ctr | HIGHLAND, NY | 1 |
Methodology F242 counts reflect publicly-filed deficiency findings from state survey teams working
under federal contract. A citation is not a court judgment or admission of wrongdoing.
Facilities may contest findings through Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR).
Has a loved one been affected by a F242 violation?
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