F-Tag Reference · Resident Rights
F586
Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials.
Cited 13 times across 10+ facilities in 7 states.
13
Total citations
10+
Facilities
7
States
0
Immediate Jeopardy
What F586 requires
F586 corresponds to the federal standard: Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials.. 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 12
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 1
States with the most F586 citations
| State | F586 citations |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 3 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 |
| Virginia | 3 |
| California | 1 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Minnesota | 1 |
Facilities with the most F586 citations
| Facility | Location | F586 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Living Center | SEDALIA, MO | 2 |
| Westwood Post Acute Care | LOS ANGELES, CA | 1 |
| Civita Care Center At Newington | NEWINGTON, CT | 1 |
| Aliya Of Palos Park | PALOS PARK, IL | 1 |
| Wabasso Restorative Care Center | WABASSO, MN | 1 |
| Willowcreek Wellness & Rehabilitation | FLORISSANT, MO | 1 |
| Hospital De La Concepcion Inc | SAN GERMAN, PR | 1 |
| Centro De Cuidado Prolongado San Lucas | RIO PIEDRAS, PR | 1 |
| Multy Medical Skilled Nursing Facility | RIO PIEDRAS, PR | 1 |
| Birchwood Park Rehabilitation | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | 1 |
Methodology F586 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).
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