F-Tag Reference · Abuse & Neglect
F605
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Cited 812 times across 10+ facilities in 49 states.
812
Total citations
10+
Facilities
49
States
11
Immediate Jeopardy
What F605 requires
F605 corresponds to the federal standard: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.. 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 11
- Level 3 — Actual harm 6
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 794
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 1
States with the most F605 citations
| State | F605 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 159 |
| Pennsylvania | 64 |
| Ohio | 39 |
| Indiana | 35 |
| Kansas | 35 |
| Minnesota | 35 |
| Washington | 34 |
| Illinois | 33 |
| Texas | 33 |
| Michigan | 27 |
Facilities with the most F605 citations
| Facility | Location | F605 citations |
|---|---|---|
| North Long Beach Post Acute | LONG BEACH, CA | 2 |
| Avalon Villa Care Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | 2 |
| Community Care Center | DUARTE, CA | 2 |
| Duquoin Nursing & Rehab | DU QUOIN, IL | 2 |
| Oakwood Health Campus | TELL CITY, IN | 2 |
| Valley View Manor Hcc | LAMBERTON, MN | 2 |
| Gardens At Millville, The | MILLVILLE, PA | 2 |
| Valley Vista Nursing And Transitional Care Llc | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | 2 |
| Artesia Palms Care Center | ARTESIA, CA | 2 |
| Ararat Nursing Facility | MISSION HILLS, CA | 2 |
Methodology F605 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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