F-Tag Reference · Resident Rights
F574
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Cited 233 times across 10+ facilities in 39 states.
233
Total citations
10+
Facilities
39
States
0
Immediate Jeopardy
What F574 requires
F574 corresponds to the federal standard: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.. 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 167
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 66
States with the most F574 citations
| State | F574 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 33 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 |
| Missouri | 20 |
| Colorado | 16 |
| Virginia | 14 |
| Washington | 12 |
| Indiana | 9 |
| Maryland | 9 |
| Michigan | 9 |
| Ohio | 9 |
Facilities with the most F574 citations
| Facility | Location | F574 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Aria Nursing And Rehabilitation | Lansing, MI | 2 |
| Harborview Rehabilitation And Care Center At Lansd | LANSDALE, PA | 2 |
| Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | NANTICOKE, PA | 2 |
| Brookmont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | EFFORT, PA | 2 |
| Shore Health & Rehab Center | PARKSLEY, VA | 2 |
| Maple Springs Of Palmer | PALMER, AK | 1 |
| Valley Springs Rehabilitation And Health Center | VAN BUREN, AR | 1 |
| Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation And Care Center | MORRILTON, AR | 1 |
| Paris Health And Rehabilitation Center | PARIS, AR | 1 |
| The Springs Of Waldron | WALDRON, AR | 1 |
Methodology F574 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 F574 violation?
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