CMS F-tag

F610: Abuse, neglect & exploitation

Allegations of abuse must be investigated and residents protected while it is investigated. Cited 5,723 times at 4,116 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#21 of 242 tags6% caused harm53 statesLatest survey Jan 9, 2026

How F610 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF610#21 of 242 tagsVery often cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K · L4.9%281
  • Actual harmG · H1.1%61
  • No actual harmD · E · F93.9%5,376
  • Minimal harmB · C0.1%5

6% of F610 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 5,723Citations
  • 4,116Facilities cited28% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 201843
  • 2019177
  • 202053
  • 2021151
  • 2022369
  • 20231,560
  • 20241,756
  • 20251,610
  • 20264

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

Where F610 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 F610 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Ohio37% of homes456 citations · 337 of 911 facilities
  • Illinois40% of homes437 citations · 265 of 665 facilities
  • Wisconsin57% of homes376 citations · 183 of 321 facilities
  • California24% of homes373 citations · 272 of 1,154 facilities
  • Pennsylvania32% of homes312 citations · 211 of 653 facilities
  • New York37% of homes282 citations · 219 of 593 facilities
  • Washington69% of homes255 citations · 132 of 192 facilities
  • Maryland75% of homes251 citations · 164 of 219 facilities
  • Texas18% of homes246 citations · 210 of 1,167 facilities
  • Missouri31% of homes224 citations · 150 of 479 facilities

Top 10 of 53 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Bradley Estates Nursing and Rehab LLCMilwaukee, WI · Report card7 F610No harm
  2. Gonzales Healthcare CenterGonzales, LA · Report card7 F610No harm
  3. Heritage Care CenterSaint Louis, MO · Report card7 F610No harm
  4. Luxe Rehabilitation and Care CenterLancaster, OH · Report card7 F610No harm
  5. Rivers Edge Nursing and RehabMuscoda, WI · Report card7 F610No harm
  6. Cardinal Care StrategiesMuncie, IN · Report card6 F6101 with harm
  7. Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation CeClawson, MI · Report card6 F6101 with harm
  8. Autumn Meadows of CahokiaCahokia, IL · Report card6 F610No harm
  9. Avamere Rehabilitation of ShorelineSeattle, WA · Report card6 F610No harm
  10. Beaver Dam Health Care CenterBeaver Dam, WI · Report card6 F610No harm
  11. Dove Healthcare - FennimoreFennimore, WI · Report card6 F610No harm
  12. LA Bella of WoodstockWoodstock, IL · Report card6 F610No harm
  13. Wi Veterans Home-Boland HallUnion Grove, WI · Report card6 F610No harm
  14. Nexus Pavilion at BellevilleBelleville, IL · Report card5 F6101 with harm
  15. Palm Valley Post AcuteGoodyear, AZ · Report card5 F6101 with harm

What to ask a facility about a F610 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 9, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F610 in a nursing home inspection?
F610 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations." (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 F610?
F610 was cited 5,723 times at 4,116 facilities (28% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #21 of 242 tags. 342 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F610 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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