F-Tag Reference · Administration
F839
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Cited 216 times across 10+ facilities in 35 states.
216
Total citations
10+
Facilities
35
States
5
Immediate Jeopardy
What F839 requires
F839 corresponds to the federal standard: Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.. 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 5
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 205
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 6
States with the most F839 citations
| State | F839 citations |
|---|---|
| Texas | 35 |
| California | 31 |
| Illinois | 14 |
| Ohio | 14 |
| Virginia | 14 |
| Indiana | 10 |
| Missouri | 9 |
| Maryland | 8 |
| Michigan | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 |
Facilities with the most F839 citations
| Facility | Location | F839 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Delhaven Manor | SAINT LOUIS, MO | 2 |
| Ormsby Post Acute Rehabilitation | CARSON CITY, NV | 2 |
| Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls | ST CROIX FALLS, WI | 2 |
| The Blossoms At Woodland Hills Rehab & Nursing Cen | LITTLE ROCK, AR | 1 |
| Monette Manor, Llc | MONETTE, AR | 1 |
| Chino Valley Health Care Cente | POMONA, CA | 1 |
| Heritage Gardens Health Care Center | LOMA LINDA, CA | 1 |
| Pomona Vista Care Center | POMONA, CA | 1 |
| Marin Post Acute | SAN RAFAEL, CA | 1 |
| Shasta View Care Center | RED BLUFF, CA | 1 |
Methodology F839 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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