CMS F-tag

F572: Resident rights

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Cited 183 times at 180 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#147 of 242 tags0% caused harm39 statesLatest survey Dec 8, 2025

How F572 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF572#147 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ–L0%0
  • Actual harmG–I0%0
  • No actual harmD · E · F89.1%163
  • Minimal harmB · C10.9%20

0% of F572 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 183Citations
  • 180Facilities cited1% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20172
  • 20182
  • 20193
  • 20202
  • 202110
  • 202213
  • 202358
  • 202457
  • 202536

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

Where F572 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 F572 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Missouri3% of homes17 citations · 16 of 479 facilities
  • California1% of homes17 citations · 17 of 1,154 facilities
  • Washington7% of homes15 citations · 14 of 192 facilities
  • Pennsylvania2% of homes13 citations · 12 of 653 facilities
  • Maryland5% of homes11 citations · 11 of 219 facilities
  • Ohio1% of homes10 citations · 10 of 911 facilities
  • Minnesota2% of homes8 citations · 8 of 337 facilities
  • Wisconsin2% of homes7 citations · 7 of 321 facilities
  • Illinois1% of homes7 citations · 7 of 665 facilities
  • Texas1% of homes6 citations · 6 of 1,167 facilities

Top 10 of 39 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Ann's ChoiceWarminster, PA · Report card2 F572No harm
  2. Athene Nursing and RehabilitationTown and Country, MO · Report card2 F572No harm
  3. Valley View Skilled Nursing and RehabilitationRenton, WA · Report card2 F572No harm
  4. Abbey Delray SouthDelray Beach, FL · Report card1 F572No harm
  5. Abbey Senior HealthO Fallon, MO · Report card1 F572No harm
  6. Alta Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterReno, NV · Report card1 F572No harm
  7. Aperion Care LincolnEvansville, IN · Report card1 F572No harm
  8. Arcadia Care HavanaHavana, IL · Report card1 F572No harm
  9. Aria of BrookfieldBrookfield, WI · Report card1 F572No harm
  10. Aspire Senior Living MaldenMalden, MO · Report card1 F572No harm
  11. Aurora Valley CareSpokane, WA · Report card1 F572No harm
  12. Autumn Lake Healthcare at CatonsvilleCatonsville, MD · Report card1 F572No harm
  13. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal SpringsElkins, WV · Report card1 F572No harm
  14. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long GreenBaltimore, MD · Report card1 F572No harm
  15. Autumn Lake Healthcare at ParkvilleBaltimore, MD · Report card1 F572No harm

What to ask a facility about a F572 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 Dec 8, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F572 in a nursing home inspection?
F572 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges." (Resident rights). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F572?
F572 was cited 183 times at 180 facilities (1% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #147 of 242 tags. 0 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F572 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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