F-Tag Reference · Quality of Care
F686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Cited 8,653 times across 10+ facilities in 52 states.
8,653
Total citations
10+
Facilities
52
States
272
Immediate Jeopardy
What F686 requires
F686 corresponds to the federal standard: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.. 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 272
- Level 3 — Actual harm 1,706
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 6,666
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 9
States with the most F686 citations
| State | F686 citations |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,012 |
| California | 1,005 |
| Ohio | 811 |
| Michigan | 486 |
| Pennsylvania | 423 |
| Wisconsin | 372 |
| Texas | 369 |
| Indiana | 325 |
| Missouri | 278 |
| Virginia | 231 |
Facilities with the most F686 citations
| Facility | Location | F686 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Mirage Post Acute | LANCASTER, CA | 9 |
| Inland Valley Care And Rehabilitation Center | POMONA, CA | 9 |
| Nexus At Palos | PALOS HILLS, IL | 8 |
| Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital | TEMPLE CITY, CA | 7 |
| Seal Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center | SEAL BEACH, CA | 7 |
| The Rehabilitation Center Of North Hills | NORTH HILLS, CA | 7 |
| Rio Hondo Subacute & Nursing Center | MONTEBELLO, CA | 7 |
| Ryze On The Avenue | CHICAGO, IL | 7 |
| Landmark Of Richton Park Rehab & Nsg Ctr | RICHTON PARK, IL | 7 |
| Alden Lakeland Rehab & Hcc | CHICAGO, IL | 7 |
Methodology F686 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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