CMS F-tag

F626: Resident rights

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Cited 412 times at 389 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#115 of 242 tags5% caused harm40 statesLatest survey Apr 25, 2025

How F626 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF626#115 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ1.5%6
  • Actual harmG3.9%16
  • No actual harmD · E · F94.7%390
  • Minimal harmA–C0%0

5% of F626 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 412Citations
  • 389Facilities cited3% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20195
  • 20213
  • 202217
  • 2023160
  • 2024165
  • 202562

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

Where F626 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 F626 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California10% of homes127 citations · 113 of 1,154 facilities
  • Texas2% of homes28 citations · 28 of 1,167 facilities
  • Illinois4% of homes28 citations · 25 of 665 facilities
  • Michigan5% of homes23 citations · 22 of 420 facilities
  • Ohio2% of homes22 citations · 22 of 911 facilities
  • North Carolina5% of homes21 citations · 21 of 417 facilities
  • Pennsylvania2% of homes16 citations · 15 of 653 facilities
  • Colorado6% of homes13 citations · 12 of 208 facilities
  • Missouri3% of homes12 citations · 12 of 479 facilities
  • Oklahoma4% of homes11 citations · 10 of 282 facilities

Top 10 of 40 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Pasadena Nursing CenterPasadena, CA · Report card3 F626No harm
  2. Aperion Care Chicago HeightsChicago Heights, IL · Report card2 F6261 with harm
  3. Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Care CenterSaint Petersburg, FL · Report card2 F6261 with harm
  4. LA Bella of RochelleRochelle, IL · Report card2 F6261 with harm
  5. Adara LivingBroomfield, CO · Report card2 F626No harm
  6. Artesia Palms Care CenterArtesia, CA · Report card2 F626No harm
  7. Beacon RidgeSapulpa, OK · Report card2 F626No harm
  8. Berkley East Healthcare CenterSanta Monica, CA · Report card2 F626No harm
  9. Bixby Towers Post-Acute RehabLong Beach, CA · Report card2 F626No harm
  10. Coral Cove Post AcuteLong Beach, CA · Report card2 F626No harm
  11. El Paso Health Care CenterEl Paso, IL · Report card2 F626No harm
  12. Glendale Post Acute CenterGlendale, CA · Report card2 F626No harm
  13. Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness CentreMaywood, CA · Report card2 F626No harm
  14. Majestic Care of LivoniaLivonia, MI · Report card2 F626No harm
  15. Oak Grove CenterWaterville, ME · Report card2 F626No harm

What to ask a facility about a F626 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 Apr 25, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F626 in a nursing home inspection?
F626 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy." (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 F626?
F626 was cited 412 times at 389 facilities (3% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #115 of 242 tags. 22 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F626 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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