F-Tag Reference · Resident Rights
F557
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Cited 1,019 times across 10+ facilities in 49 states.
1,019
Total citations
10+
Facilities
49
States
5
Immediate Jeopardy
What F557 requires
F557 corresponds to the federal standard: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.. 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 5
- Level 3 — Actual harm 10
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 990
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 14
States with the most F557 citations
| State | F557 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 275 |
| Illinois | 76 |
| Texas | 60 |
| Missouri | 58 |
| Pennsylvania | 53 |
| Massachusetts | 43 |
| Ohio | 40 |
| Indiana | 36 |
| Michigan | 35 |
| Virginia | 32 |
Facilities with the most F557 citations
| Facility | Location | F557 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewood Health Care Center | KANSAS CITY, MO | 5 |
| Oakwood Healthcare Center | CHICO, CA | 4 |
| Ayer Valley Rehab And Nursing | AYER, MA | 4 |
| Parkview Julian Healthcare Center | BAKERSFIELD, CA | 3 |
| Sequoia Vista | VISALIA, CA | 3 |
| Autumn Creek Post Acute | CHICO, CA | 3 |
| Sunnyside Nursing Center | TORRANCE, CA | 3 |
| Aperion Care Hanover | HANOVER, IN | 3 |
| Eastview Manor Care Center | TRENTON, MO | 3 |
| Embassy Of Lyndhurst | LYNDHURST, OH | 3 |
Methodology F557 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 F557 violation?
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