CMS F-tag

F679: Quality of life & care

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Cited 2,434 times at 2,099 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#45 of 242 tags0% caused harm52 statesLatest survey Jan 7, 2026

How F679 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF679#45 of 242 tagsOften cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyL0%1
  • Actual harmG · H0.2%6
  • No actual harmD · E · F99.2%2,414
  • Minimal harmB · C0.5%13

0% of F679 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 2,434Citations
  • 2,099Facilities cited14% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20171
  • 201843
  • 2019148
  • 202045
  • 2021175
  • 2022332
  • 2023569
  • 2024627
  • 2025493
  • 20261

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

Where F679 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 F679 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Ohio24% of homes260 citations · 219 of 911 facilities
  • California19% of homes249 citations · 215 of 1,154 facilities
  • Missouri28% of homes168 citations · 136 of 479 facilities
  • Texas12% of homes154 citations · 135 of 1,167 facilities
  • Florida17% of homes131 citations · 114 of 689 facilities
  • Colorado42% of homes104 citations · 87 of 208 facilities
  • Indiana17% of homes100 citations · 86 of 504 facilities
  • New York15% of homes96 citations · 87 of 593 facilities
  • Maryland38% of homes95 citations · 83 of 219 facilities
  • Michigan16% of homes84 citations · 69 of 420 facilities

Top 10 of 52 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Arcadia Care HavanaHavana, IL · Report card4 F679No harm
  2. Arbors at StreetsboroStreetsboro, OH · Report card3 F679No harm
  3. Aspire at EvansFort Myers, FL · Report card3 F679No harm
  4. Beaver Dam Health Care CenterBeaver Dam, WI · Report card3 F679No harm
  5. Belmont Care and RehabilitationPortland, OR · Report card3 F679No harm
  6. Brookside Care CenterStockton, CA · Report card3 F679No harm
  7. Columbia Crest CenterMoses Lake, WA · Report card3 F679No harm
  8. Crest View Lutheran HomeColumbia Heights, MN · Report card3 F679No harm
  9. Coral Rehabilitation and Nursing of ArlingtonArlington, TX · Report card3 F679No harm
  10. Eastview Manor Care CenterTrenton, MO · Report card3 F679No harm
  11. Edenbrook of Greenwood HillPottsville, PA · Report card3 F679No harm
  12. Elevate Care WaukeganWaukegan, IL · Report card3 F679No harm
  13. Ellicott City Healthcare CenterEllicott City, MD · Report card3 F679No harm
  14. Fernhill Rehabilitation and CarePortland, OR · Report card3 F679No harm
  15. Four Seasons Living CenterSedalia, MO · Report card3 F679No harm

What to ask a facility about a F679 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 7, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F679 in a nursing home inspection?
F679 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs." (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 F679?
F679 was cited 2,434 times at 2,099 facilities (14% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #45 of 242 tags. 7 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F679 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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