F-Tag Reference · Resident Rights
F550
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Cited 9,013 times across 10+ facilities in 53 states.
9,013
Total citations
10+
Facilities
53
States
14
Immediate Jeopardy
What F550 requires
F550 corresponds to the federal standard: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.. 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 4 — Immediate jeopardy 14
- Level 3 — Actual harm 140
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 8,797
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 62
States with the most F550 citations
| State | F550 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 1,427 |
| Illinois | 660 |
| Texas | 623 |
| Ohio | 567 |
| Michigan | 406 |
| Pennsylvania | 330 |
| Missouri | 326 |
| Iowa | 324 |
| New York | 307 |
| Florida | 282 |
Facilities with the most F550 citations
| Facility | Location | F550 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Crest Care Center | TORRANCE, CA | 9 |
| Valley Palms Care Center | N HOLLYWOOD, CA | 8 |
| Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital | TEMPLE CITY, CA | 8 |
| Arbor Glen Care Center | GLENDORA, CA | 7 |
| Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center | POMONA, CA | 7 |
| Huntington Drive Health And Rehabilitation Center | ARCADIA, CA | 6 |
| New Vista Post-acute Care Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | 6 |
| Kennedy Care Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | 6 |
| Avalon Villa Care Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | 6 |
| Mirage Post Acute | LANCASTER, CA | 6 |
Methodology F550 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 F550 violation?
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