CMS F-tag

F583: Resident rights

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited 2,443 times at 2,173 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#43 of 242 tags0% caused harm52 statesLatest survey Jan 8, 2026

How F583 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF583#43 of 242 tagsOften cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ0.1%3
  • Actual harmG0.2%5
  • No actual harmD · E · F97.8%2,389
  • Minimal harmB · C1.9%46

0% of F583 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 2,443Citations
  • 2,173Facilities cited15% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 201848
  • 2019116
  • 202032
  • 2021109
  • 2022248
  • 2023545
  • 2024724
  • 2025618
  • 20263

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

Where F583 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 F583 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California27% of homes377 citations · 315 of 1,154 facilities
  • Texas25% of homes351 citations · 293 of 1,167 facilities
  • Illinois19% of homes141 citations · 127 of 665 facilities
  • Pennsylvania17% of homes135 citations · 111 of 653 facilities
  • Ohio12% of homes126 citations · 112 of 911 facilities
  • Florida11% of homes83 citations · 76 of 689 facilities
  • North Carolina16% of homes73 citations · 68 of 417 facilities
  • Virginia22% of homes71 citations · 63 of 285 facilities
  • Missouri13% of homes70 citations · 64 of 479 facilities
  • Minnesota17% of homes61 citations · 56 of 337 facilities

Top 10 of 52 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Quality Life Services - ApolloApollo, PA · Report card4 F583No harm
  2. Santa Monica Rehabilitation CenterSanta Monica, CA · Report card4 F583No harm
  3. Wesley Woods Health & RehabilitationWaco, TX · Report card3 F5831 with harm
  4. Amberwood Estates Nursing and RehabilitationSaint Louis, MO · Report card3 F583No harm
  5. Arden Park Post AcuteSacramento, CA · Report card3 F583No harm
  6. Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and RehabilitationBerea, OH · Report card3 F583No harm
  7. Avir at SchertzSchertz, TX · Report card3 F583No harm
  8. Berkley East Healthcare CenterSanta Monica, CA · Report card3 F583No harm
  9. Canyon View Care CenterPalisade, CO · Report card3 F583No harm
  10. Care Haven CenterMartinsburg, WV · Report card3 F583No harm
  11. Coastal Palms Nursing & RehabilitationPortland, TX · Report card3 F583No harm
  12. Crestway Nursing & RehabilitationSan Antonio, TX · Report card3 F583No harm
  13. Cypress Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterSan Marcos, TX · Report card3 F583No harm
  14. Forest Park Nursing & RehabilitationDallas, TX · Report card3 F583No harm
  15. Harmony Care at FloresvilleFloresville, TX · Report card3 F583No harm

What to ask a facility about a F583 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 8, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F583 in a nursing home inspection?
F583 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential." (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 F583?
F583 was cited 2,443 times at 2,173 facilities (15% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #43 of 242 tags. 8 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F583 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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