CMS F-tag

F675: Quality of life & care

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Cited 191 times at 189 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#143 of 242 tags9% caused harm37 statesLatest survey Dec 31, 2025

How F675 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF675#143 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K · L4.2%8
  • Actual harmG · H4.7%9
  • No actual harmD · E · F91.1%174
  • Minimal harmA–C0%0

9% of F675 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 191Citations
  • 189Facilities cited1% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20188
  • 201910
  • 20201
  • 20218
  • 202221
  • 202349
  • 202445
  • 202549

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

Where F675 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 F675 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California4% of homes49 citations · 48 of 1,154 facilities
  • Pennsylvania2% of homes15 citations · 14 of 653 facilities
  • Illinois2% of homes11 citations · 11 of 665 facilities
  • Maryland4% of homes9 citations · 9 of 219 facilities
  • Virginia3% of homes9 citations · 9 of 285 facilities
  • Texas1% of homes8 citations · 8 of 1,167 facilities
  • Massachusetts2% of homes7 citations · 7 of 338 facilities
  • West Virginia6% of homes7 citations · 7 of 122 facilities
  • Florida1% of homes7 citations · 7 of 689 facilities
  • Ohio1% of homes6 citations · 6 of 911 facilities

Top 10 of 37 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab CenterAltoona, PA · Report card2 F675No harm
  2. Playa del Rey CenterPlaya del Rey, CA · Report card2 F675No harm
  3. Augusta Nursing & Rehab CenterFishersville, VA · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  4. Avantara NortonSioux Falls, SD · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  5. Avantara PierrePierre, SD · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  6. Avir at Cowhorn CreekTexarkana, TX · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  7. Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center, LLCProvidence, RI · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  8. Great Plains Post AcuteWichita, KS · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  9. Juniper Village - the Spearly CenterDenver, CO · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  10. LA Bella of DanvilleDanville, IL · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  11. Life Care Center of GrayGray, TN · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  12. Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation and NursingRural Retreat, VA · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  13. Polaris Extended CareAnchorage, AK · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  14. Sandwich Living & Rehab CenterSandwich, IL · Report card1 F6751 with harm
  15. Skyview Care and Rehab at BridgeportBridgeport, NE · Report card1 F6751 with harm

What to ask a facility about a F675 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 F675 in a nursing home inspection?
F675 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs." (Quality of life & care). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F675?
F675 was cited 191 times at 189 facilities (1% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #143 of 242 tags. 17 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F675 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.

Estimate costs, decode inspections, and benchmark a facility with the rest of the toolkit.

All free tools
Nursing Home Report CardNursing Home Star Rating Lookup & Safety Report CardLook up any Medicare-certified nursing home and get a plain-English safety report card: star ratings, inspection citations, fines, staffing, and turnover compared with state peers.Overall, inspection, staffing, and quality stars vs. the state averageEvery health citation grouped by category with severity explainedFines, payment denials, abuse flags, and special-focus statusTry it free Medicare 100-Day CalculatorMedicare Skilled Nursing Coverage CalculatorSee how many days Medicare pays for rehab or skilled nursing, what the daily copay is after day 20, and when the 100-day benefit runs out.Day-by-day breakdown of what Medicare coversThe 2026 daily coinsurance for days 21–100The date your benefit days run outTry it free Care Needs AssessmentCare Needs Assessment: Home Care vs. Assisted Living vs. Nursing HomeAnswer ten questions about daily needs, health, memory, and budget to see which level of care fits your parent, then browse matching providers near you.A recommended care level with the reasons behind itWhat each option typically costs and who paysMatching providers near your ZIP codeTry it free

Compare the facilities on your shortlist

Put up to three nursing homes side by side with star ratings, staffing, inspection results, and penalties from the latest CMS data. Free, no account needed.

Compare facilitiesBrowse by state

Own or manage a facility?

Claim your free listing to correct details, reply to reviews, and show your verified badge.

Claim your facility

Read our latest articles