CMS F-tag

F282: Quality of life & care

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Cited 171 times at 162 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#150 of 242 tags2% caused harm30 statesLatest survey Jan 2, 2026

How F282 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF282#150 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K2.3%4
  • Actual harmG–I0%0
  • No actual harmD · E · F97.7%167
  • Minimal harmA–C0%0

2% of F282 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 171Citations
  • 162Facilities cited1% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 201712
  • 201810
  • 201920
  • 20202
  • 20213
  • 20224
  • 202343
  • 202436
  • 202540
  • 20261

Partial years reflect the rolling three-cycle window, not a change in enforcement.

Where F282 is cited most

Survey agencies differ in what they emphasize, so compare a facility with its own state. Shares are the portion of each state’s rated nursing homes with at least one F282 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Illinois3% of homes26 citations · 21 of 665 facilities
  • Indiana5% of homes25 citations · 23 of 504 facilities
  • Colorado11% of homes23 citations · 22 of 208 facilities
  • California1% of homes12 citations · 11 of 1,154 facilities
  • New York2% of homes11 citations · 11 of 593 facilities
  • Kentucky3% of homes9 citations · 9 of 266 facilities
  • Wisconsin2% of homes8 citations · 8 of 321 facilities
  • Alabama3% of homes7 citations · 7 of 223 facilities
  • Michigan1% of homes5 citations · 5 of 420 facilities
  • Maryland2% of homes5 citations · 5 of 219 facilities

Top 10 of 30 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Loft Rehab of DecaturDecatur, IL · Report card3 F282No harm
  2. Majestic Care of NewburghNewburgh, IN · Report card3 F282No harm
  3. Bria of WoodriverWood River, IL · Report card2 F2822 with harm
  4. Accolade Healthcare of SavoySavoy, IL · Report card2 F282No harm
  5. Goldwater Care ClintonClinton, IL · Report card2 F282No harm
  6. Oak River RehabAnderson, CA · Report card2 F282No harm
  7. South Platte Rehabilitation and Nursing LLCBrush, CO · Report card2 F282No harm
  8. Haven Hall Health Care CenterBrookhaven, MS · Report card1 F2821 with harm
  9. Winnie L Nursing & RehabilitationCameron, TX · Report card1 F2821 with harm
  10. Accel at Longmont Health and Rehab, LLCLongmont, CO · Report card1 F282No harm
  11. Alderwood Post Acute & RehabilitationLynnwood, WA · Report card1 F282No harm
  12. All Saints Healthcare SubacuteNorth Hollywood, CA · Report card1 F282No harm
  13. Allegany Health Nursing and RehabCumberland, MD · Report card1 F282No harm
  14. Amberwoods of FarmingtonFarmington, CT · Report card1 F282No harm
  15. Aperion Care Arbors Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Report card1 F282No harm

What to ask a facility about a F282 citation

  1. What exactly did the surveyor find, and on what date? The report card shows the date and the severity letter.
  2. What was the plan of correction, and was it accepted by the state on the first submission?
  3. Has the same tag been cited in more than one cycle? Repeat citations matter more than a single one.
  4. If the letter was G or higher: what happened to the resident, and what changed in staffing or process?

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Health Citations, current three inspection cycles, most recent survey Jan 2, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F282 in a nursing home inspection?
F282 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care." (Quality of life & care). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F282?
F282 was cited 171 times at 162 facilities (1% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #150 of 242 tags. 4 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F282 citation mean the facility is unsafe?
Not on its own. Read the scope and severity letter: D through F means no actual harm was found, G through I means a resident was harmed, and J through L means immediate jeopardy. Ask the facility what was cited, what was corrected, and when.

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