CMS F-tag

F729: Nursing & physician services

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Cited 176 times at 171 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#148 of 242 tags0% caused harm36 statesLatest survey Jan 15, 2026

How F729 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF729#148 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ–L0%0
  • Actual harmG–I0%0
  • No actual harmD · E · F97.2%171
  • Minimal harmB · C2.8%5

0% of F729 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 176Citations
  • 171Facilities cited1% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20196
  • 20201
  • 20215
  • 20229
  • 202353
  • 202452
  • 202549
  • 20261

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

Where F729 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 F729 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Louisiana8% of homes23 citations · 21 of 264 facilities
  • California1% of homes19 citations · 17 of 1,154 facilities
  • Pennsylvania2% of homes16 citations · 16 of 653 facilities
  • Washington8% of homes15 citations · 15 of 192 facilities
  • Texas1% of homes12 citations · 11 of 1,167 facilities
  • Ohio1% of homes11 citations · 11 of 911 facilities
  • Illinois1% of homes9 citations · 9 of 665 facilities
  • Wisconsin2% of homes8 citations · 8 of 321 facilities
  • Nebraska3% of homes5 citations · 5 of 178 facilities
  • Wyoming15% of homes5 citations · 5 of 33 facilities

Top 10 of 36 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Coral Cove Post AcuteLong Beach, CA · Report card2 F729No harm
  2. Cypress at Lake ProvidenceLake Providence, LA · Report card2 F729No harm
  3. Guest House Nursing and RehabilitationWest Monroe, LA · Report card2 F729No harm
  4. San Jose Nursing CenterSan Antonio, TX · Report card2 F729No harm
  5. Santa Monica Rehabilitation CenterSanta Monica, CA · Report card2 F729No harm
  6. Arcadia Care KewaneeKewanee, IL · Report card1 F729No harm
  7. Arlington Residence and Rehabilitation CenterArlington, TX · Report card1 F729No harm
  8. Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - PascoPasco, WA · Report card1 F729No harm
  9. Avantara LibertyvilleLibertyville, IL · Report card1 F729No harm
  10. Aventura at Terrace ViewPeckville, PA · Report card1 F729No harm
  11. Avenue at North RidgevilleNorth Ridgeville, OH · Report card1 F729No harm
  12. Avir at MonahansMonahans, TX · Report card1 F729No harm
  13. Adira Medical ResortBossier City, LA · Report card1 F729No harm
  14. Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation CenterAhoskie, NC · Report card1 F729No harm
  15. Arbor View Nursing & RehabilitationKerrville, TX · Report card1 F729No harm

What to ask a facility about a F729 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 F729 in a nursing home inspection?
F729 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining." (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 F729?
F729 was cited 176 times at 171 facilities (1% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #148 of 242 tags. 0 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F729 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