F-Tag Reference · Quality of Care
F693
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Cited 2,931 times across 10+ facilities in 50 states.
2,931
Total citations
10+
Facilities
50
States
26
Immediate Jeopardy
What F693 requires
F693 corresponds to the federal standard: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.. 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 26
- Level 3 — Actual harm 51
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 2,849
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 5
States with the most F693 citations
| State | F693 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 506 |
| Texas | 317 |
| Illinois | 254 |
| Ohio | 178 |
| Florida | 159 |
| Michigan | 131 |
| Pennsylvania | 125 |
| Indiana | 114 |
| Louisiana | 76 |
| Massachusetts | 73 |
Facilities with the most F693 citations
| Facility | Location | F693 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Mirage Post Acute | LANCASTER, CA | 5 |
| Beachwood Post-acute & Rehab | SANTA MONICA, CA | 5 |
| Sharon Care Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | 4 |
| Seal Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center | SEAL BEACH, CA | 4 |
| Sherman Village Hcc | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | 4 |
| Briarcrest Nursing Center | BELL GARDENS, CA | 4 |
| Ferncrest Manor Living Center | New Orleans, LA | 4 |
| Medilodge Of Farmington | Farmington, MI | 4 |
| Vista Hills Health Care Center | El Paso, TX | 4 |
| Seattle Medical Post Acute Care | SEATTLE, WA | 4 |
Methodology F693 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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