CMS F-tag

F698: Quality of life & care

Dialysis residents must receive appropriate care and coordination. Cited 3,355 times at 2,797 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#32 of 242 tags2% caused harm53 statesLatest survey Jan 15, 2026

How F698 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF698#32 of 242 tagsOften cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K0.7%24
  • Actual harmG · H0.8%28
  • No actual harmD · E · F98.4%3,300
  • Minimal harmB · C0.1%3

2% of F698 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 3,355Citations
  • 2,797Facilities cited19% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 201837
  • 2019161
  • 202058
  • 2021193
  • 2022445
  • 2023787
  • 2024936
  • 2025736
  • 20262

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

Where F698 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 F698 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California32% of homes506 citations · 372 of 1,154 facilities
  • Ohio26% of homes264 citations · 234 of 911 facilities
  • Pennsylvania28% of homes233 citations · 181 of 653 facilities
  • Missouri31% of homes196 citations · 149 of 479 facilities
  • Massachusetts34% of homes150 citations · 114 of 338 facilities
  • Florida18% of homes141 citations · 126 of 689 facilities
  • Indiana22% of homes133 citations · 109 of 504 facilities
  • Virginia32% of homes125 citations · 92 of 285 facilities
  • New Jersey32% of homes125 citations · 111 of 344 facilities
  • Texas9% of homes117 citations · 106 of 1,167 facilities

Top 10 of 53 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Alderwood Post Acute & RehabilitationLynnwood, WA · Report card4 F6981 with harm
  2. Jackson Creek Post AcuteIndependence, MO · Report card4 F6981 with harm
  3. California Post-Acute CareLynwood, CA · Report card4 F698No harm
  4. Geneva Lake ManorLake Geneva, WI · Report card4 F698No harm
  5. Inland Valley Care and Rehabilitation CenterPomona, CA · Report card4 F698No harm
  6. Rosedale Health & RehabilitationRichmond, VA · Report card4 F698No harm
  7. Atrium Place Health and RehabilitationSaint Louis, MO · Report card3 F6981 with harm
  8. Emerald Care Center TulsaTulsa, OK · Report card3 F6981 with harm
  9. Nurse Care of BuckheadAtlanta, GA · Report card3 F6981 with harm
  10. Ocean Ridge Post AcuteLong Beach, CA · Report card3 F6981 with harm
  11. Santa Anita Convalescent HospitalTemple City, CA · Report card3 F6981 with harm
  12. Antelope Valley Care CenterLancaster, CA · Report card3 F698No harm
  13. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch RavenBaltimore, MD · Report card3 F698No harm
  14. Avant Rehabilitation and Care CenterTrenton, NJ · Report card3 F698No harm
  15. Aviata at North Fort MyersN Ft Myers, FL · Report card3 F698No harm

What to ask a facility about a F698 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 15, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F698 in a nursing home inspection?
F698 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services." (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 F698?
F698 was cited 3,355 times at 2,797 facilities (19% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #32 of 242 tags. 52 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F698 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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