CMS F-tag

F712: Nursing & physician services

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Cited 475 times at 448 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#113 of 242 tags0% caused harm43 statesLatest survey Dec 16, 2025

How F712 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF712#113 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ0.2%1
  • Actual harmG–I0%0
  • No actual harmD · E · F97.7%464
  • Minimal harmB · C2.1%10

0% of F712 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 475Citations
  • 448Facilities cited3% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20188
  • 201920
  • 20206
  • 202122
  • 202239
  • 2023114
  • 2024135
  • 2025131

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

Where F712 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 F712 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California4% of homes47 citations · 42 of 1,154 facilities
  • New Jersey12% of homes44 citations · 41 of 344 facilities
  • Ohio4% of homes39 citations · 37 of 911 facilities
  • Massachusetts11% of homes39 citations · 36 of 338 facilities
  • Texas2% of homes26 citations · 26 of 1,167 facilities
  • Maryland11% of homes25 citations · 24 of 219 facilities
  • Illinois4% of homes25 citations · 24 of 665 facilities
  • Pennsylvania3% of homes19 citations · 17 of 653 facilities
  • Virginia5% of homes14 citations · 13 of 285 facilities
  • Michigan3% of homes14 citations · 14 of 420 facilities

Top 10 of 43 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Maclay Healthcare CenterSylmar, CA · Report card3 F712No harm
  2. Northgate Postacute CareSan Rafael, CA · Report card3 F712No harm
  3. Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterHamilton, NJ · Report card2 F712No harm
  4. Aventura at Terrace ViewPeckville, PA · Report card2 F712No harm
  5. Axiom Healthcare of Mount VernonMount Vernon, IL · Report card2 F712No harm
  6. Accura Healthcare of KenesawKenesaw, NE · Report card2 F712No harm
  7. Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab, LLCBarre, VT · Report card2 F712No harm
  8. Bywood East Health CareMinneapolis, MN · Report card2 F712No harm
  9. Care One at LowellLowell, MA · Report card2 F712No harm
  10. Complete Care at Orange ParkEast Orange, NJ · Report card2 F712No harm
  11. Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and NursingHagerstown, MD · Report card2 F712No harm
  12. Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at SylvaniaSylvania, OH · Report card2 F712No harm
  13. Ellis Nursing Home (The)Norwood, MA · Report card2 F712No harm
  14. Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, LPFortuna, CA · Report card2 F712No harm
  15. Gardens of Mayfield VillageMayfield Heights, OH · Report card2 F712No harm

What to ask a facility about a F712 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 16, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F712 in a nursing home inspection?
F712 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits." (Nursing & physician services). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F712?
F712 was cited 475 times at 448 facilities (3% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #113 of 242 tags. 1 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F712 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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