CMS F-tag

F624: Resident rights

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Cited 402 times at 376 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#116 of 242 tags10% caused harm35 statesLatest survey May 19, 2025

How F624 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF624#116 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K5.7%23
  • Actual harmG4.2%17
  • No actual harmD · E · F89.6%360
  • Minimal harmB · C0.5%2

10% of F624 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 402Citations
  • 376Facilities cited3% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20189
  • 201919
  • 20206
  • 202117
  • 202213
  • 2023141
  • 2024144
  • 202553

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

Where F624 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 F624 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California8% of homes97 citations · 89 of 1,154 facilities
  • Maryland26% of homes62 citations · 57 of 219 facilities
  • Ohio4% of homes43 citations · 38 of 911 facilities
  • Texas2% of homes31 citations · 28 of 1,167 facilities
  • Missouri4% of homes22 citations · 20 of 479 facilities
  • North Carolina3% of homes13 citations · 12 of 417 facilities
  • Indiana2% of homes12 citations · 11 of 504 facilities
  • Illinois2% of homes12 citations · 12 of 665 facilities
  • Washington6% of homes11 citations · 11 of 192 facilities
  • Michigan2% of homes8 citations · 8 of 420 facilities

Top 10 of 35 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Riverside Postacute CareRiverside, CA · Report card5 F6241 with harm
  2. The CrescentSugar Land, TX · Report card3 F624No harm
  3. Lincolnton Rehabilitation CenterLincolnton, NC · Report card2 F6242 with harm
  4. San Antonio North Nursing and RehabilitationSan Antonio, TX · Report card2 F6241 with harm
  5. Arlington Gardens Care CenterRiverside, CA · Report card2 F624No harm
  6. Astoria Place of SilvertonCincinnati, OH · Report card2 F624No harm
  7. Astoria Skilled Nursing and RehabilitationCanton, OH · Report card2 F624No harm
  8. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch ManorSykesville, MD · Report card2 F624No harm
  9. Berkley East Healthcare CenterSanta Monica, CA · Report card2 F624No harm
  10. Cumberland Healthcare CenterCumberland, MD · Report card2 F624No harm
  11. Eastland Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterColumbus, OH · Report card2 F624No harm
  12. Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation CenterFlorissant, MO · Report card2 F624No harm
  13. Franciscan Care Ctr SylvaniaToledo, OH · Report card2 F624No harm
  14. Frederick Crossing of JourneyFrederick, MD · Report card2 F624No harm
  15. Heatherdowns Rehab & Residential Care CenterToledo, OH · Report card2 F624No harm

What to ask a facility about a F624 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 May 19, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F624 in a nursing home inspection?
F624 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home." (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 F624?
F624 was cited 402 times at 376 facilities (3% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #116 of 242 tags. 40 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F624 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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