F-Tag Reference · Environment & Safety
F917
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Cited 58 times across 10+ facilities in 21 states.
58
Total citations
10+
Facilities
21
States
0
Immediate Jeopardy
What F917 requires
F917 corresponds to the federal standard: Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.. 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 3 — Actual harm 1
- Level 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 55
- Level 1 — Potential for minimal harm 2
States with the most F917 citations
| State | F917 citations |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 |
| Illinois | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Florida | 5 |
| Maryland | 5 |
| California | 4 |
| Michigan | 3 |
| Texas | 3 |
| Massachusetts | 2 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
Facilities with the most F917 citations
| Facility | Location | F917 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Dermott City Nursing Home | Dermott, AR | 1 |
| Colonial Care Center | LONG BEACH, CA | 1 |
| Savoy At Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation And Nursin | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | 1 |
| Martin Coast Center For Rehabilitation And Healthc | HOBE SOUND, FL | 1 |
| Fort Myers Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | FORT MYERS, FL | 1 |
| Royal Palm Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center | ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL | 1 |
| Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center | MIAMI, FL | 1 |
| Fair Havens Senior Living | DECATUR, IL | 1 |
| Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center | CHICAGO, IL | 1 |
| Bria Of Godfrey | GODFREY, IL | 1 |
Methodology F917 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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