CMS F-tag

F627: Resident rights

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Cited 330 times at 319 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#122 of 242 tags9% caused harm42 statesLatest survey Dec 31, 2025

How F627 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF627#122 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ4.8%16
  • Actual harmG · H3.9%13
  • No actual harmD · E91.2%301
  • Minimal harmA–C0%0

9% of F627 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 330Citations
  • 319Facilities cited2% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 2025330

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

Where F627 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 F627 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California7% of homes93 citations · 85 of 1,154 facilities
  • Texas2% of homes28 citations · 28 of 1,167 facilities
  • Ohio2% of homes21 citations · 21 of 911 facilities
  • Pennsylvania3% of homes17 citations · 17 of 653 facilities
  • Illinois2% of homes16 citations · 16 of 665 facilities
  • Washington5% of homes12 citations · 10 of 192 facilities
  • Missouri3% of homes12 citations · 12 of 479 facilities
  • North Carolina2% of homes10 citations · 10 of 417 facilities
  • Florida1% of homes9 citations · 9 of 689 facilities
  • Michigan2% of homes8 citations · 7 of 420 facilities

Top 10 of 42 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Vernon Healthcare CenterLos Angeles, CA · Report card2 F6271 with harm
  2. Alamitos Belmont Health and RehabilitationLong Beach, CA · Report card2 F627No harm
  3. Alderwood Post Acute & RehabilitationLynnwood, WA · Report card2 F627No harm
  4. Clearwater Healthcare CenterStockton, CA · Report card2 F627No harm
  5. Coral Cove Post AcuteLong Beach, CA · Report card2 F627No harm
  6. Courtyard Health Care CenterDavis, CA · Report card2 F627No harm
  7. Driftwood Healthcare CenterTorrance, CA · Report card2 F627No harm
  8. Hyde Park Healthcare CenterLos Angeles, CA · Report card2 F627No harm
  9. Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLCLawndale, CA · Report card2 F627No harm
  10. Life Care Center of RichlandRichland, WA · Report card2 F627No harm
  11. Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation CeGreenville, MI · Report card2 F627No harm
  12. Arlington Gardens Care CenterRiverside, CA · Report card1 F6271 with harm
  13. Avenues at Quad CitiesSilvis, IL · Report card1 F6271 with harm
  14. Advanced Health & Rehab Center of GarlandGarland, TX · Report card1 F6271 with harm
  15. Canfield Healthcare CenterYoungstown, OH · Report card1 F6271 with harm

What to ask a facility about a F627 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 Dec 31, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F627 in a nursing home inspection?
F627 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge." (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 F627?
F627 was cited 330 times at 319 facilities (2% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #122 of 242 tags. 29 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F627 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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