F-Tag Reference · Abuse & Neglect
F604
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Cited 1,548 times across 10+ facilities in 52 states.
1,548
Total citations
10+
Facilities
52
States
47
Immediate Jeopardy
What F604 requires
F604 corresponds to the federal standard: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.. 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 47
- Level 3 — Actual harm 43
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 1,458
States with the most F604 citations
| State | F604 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 279 |
| Massachusetts | 115 |
| Illinois | 102 |
| New York | 101 |
| Ohio | 87 |
| Texas | 78 |
| Michigan | 56 |
| Missouri | 56 |
| Pennsylvania | 56 |
| Washington | 50 |
Facilities with the most F604 citations
| Facility | Location | F604 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Studio City Rehabilitation Center | STUDIO CITY, CA | 4 |
| Coral Cove Post Acute | LONG BEACH, CA | 3 |
| Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital | TEMPLE CITY, CA | 3 |
| Sunland Post Acute | SUNLAND, CA | 3 |
| Meadow Creek Post-acute | PARAMOUNT, CA | 3 |
| Sherman Oaks Health & Rehab | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | 3 |
| Golden Haven Care Center | GLENDALE, CA | 3 |
| Los Feliz Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp | LOS ANGELES, CA | 3 |
| Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | CANON CITY, CO | 3 |
| Indiana Veterans Home | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | 3 |
Methodology F604 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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