CMS F-tag

F602: Abuse, neglect & exploitation

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Cited 1,510 times at 1,340 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#62 of 242 tags4% caused harm49 statesLatest survey Jan 23, 2026

How F602 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF602#62 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K · L1.9%28
  • Actual harmG · H · I2.3%35
  • No actual harmD · E · F95.7%1,445
  • Minimal harmB0.1%2

4% of F602 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 1,510Citations
  • 1,340Facilities cited9% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20183
  • 201921
  • 20204
  • 202130
  • 202250
  • 2023410
  • 2024513
  • 2025475
  • 20264

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

Where F602 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 F602 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Illinois20% of homes158 citations · 130 of 665 facilities
  • Missouri23% of homes142 citations · 112 of 479 facilities
  • Texas10% of homes123 citations · 115 of 1,167 facilities
  • Ohio12% of homes121 citations · 110 of 911 facilities
  • North Carolina22% of homes100 citations · 92 of 417 facilities
  • Indiana16% of homes92 citations · 82 of 504 facilities
  • California6% of homes77 citations · 70 of 1,154 facilities
  • Michigan16% of homes77 citations · 69 of 420 facilities
  • Pennsylvania8% of homes62 citations · 49 of 653 facilities
  • Connecticut19% of homes48 citations · 36 of 190 facilities

Top 10 of 49 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Bethany Rehab & HccDekalb, IL · Report card4 F6021 with harm
  2. Marshfield Care Center for Rehab and HealthcareMarshfield, MO · Report card4 F602No harm
  3. Arcadia Care HavanaHavana, IL · Report card3 F6022 with harm
  4. Complete Care at Harston Hall LLCFlourtown, PA · Report card3 F6021 with harm
  5. Pleasant Meadows Senior LivingChrisman, IL · Report card3 F6021 with harm
  6. Apple Rehab Laurel WoodsEast Haven, CT · Report card3 F602No harm
  7. Arden Care CenterHamden, CT · Report card3 F602No harm
  8. Aspire Senior Living JoplinJoplin, MO · Report card3 F602No harm
  9. Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care CenterBridgeville, PA · Report card3 F602No harm
  10. Fountain Care at Sunset HillsSaint Louis, MO · Report card3 F602No harm
  11. Gardens of Belden VillageCanton, OH · Report card3 F602No harm
  12. Grandview Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterNew Britain, CT · Report card3 F602No harm
  13. Life Care Center of GrandviewGrandview, MO · Report card3 F602No harm
  14. Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterFranklin, NC · Report card3 F602No harm
  15. Providence Rehab and Hlthcare CtratmercyfitzgeraldYeadon, PA · Report card3 F602No harm

What to ask a facility about a F602 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 23, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F602 in a nursing home inspection?
F602 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money." (Abuse, neglect & exploitation). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F602?
F602 was cited 1,510 times at 1,340 facilities (9% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #62 of 242 tags. 63 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F602 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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