F-Tag Reference · Environment & Safety
F920
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Cited 62 times across 10+ facilities in 25 states.
62
Total citations
10+
Facilities
25
States
0
Immediate Jeopardy
What F920 requires
F920 corresponds to the federal standard: Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.. 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 2 — No actual harm, potential for more than minimal 62
States with the most F920 citations
| State | F920 citations |
|---|---|
| California | 12 |
| Ohio | 6 |
| Missouri | 5 |
| Maryland | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 |
| Florida | 3 |
| Kansas | 3 |
| New Mexico | 3 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| Colorado | 2 |
Facilities with the most F920 citations
| Facility | Location | F920 citations |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Peak Care Center | PHOENIX, AZ | 1 |
| Maryland Gardens Post Acute | PHOENIX, AZ | 1 |
| Van Buren Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | VAN BUREN, AR | 1 |
| Riverbank Post-acute | RIVERBANK, CA | 1 |
| Springs Road Healthcare | VALLEJO, CA | 1 |
| La Sierra Care Center | MERCED, CA | 1 |
| Sierra Valley Rehab Center | PORTERVILLE, CA | 1 |
| North Bay Post Acute | PETALUMA, CA | 1 |
| View Heights Conv Hosp | LOS ANGELES, CA | 1 |
| Inspire Behavioral Health | SAN JOSE, CA | 1 |
Methodology F920 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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