CMS F-tag

F742: Quality of life & care

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Cited 509 times at 479 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#110 of 242 tags17% caused harm46 statesLatest survey Dec 30, 2025

How F742 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF742#110 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K8.4%43
  • Actual harmG · H8.1%41
  • No actual harmD · E83.5%425
  • Minimal harmA–C0%0

17% of F742 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 509Citations
  • 479Facilities cited3% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20171
  • 20185
  • 201920
  • 20209
  • 202121
  • 202248
  • 2023125
  • 2024155
  • 2025125

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

Where F742 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 F742 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Missouri9% of homes53 citations · 43 of 479 facilities
  • California3% of homes38 citations · 35 of 1,154 facilities
  • Pennsylvania5% of homes37 citations · 35 of 653 facilities
  • Colorado15% of homes34 citations · 32 of 208 facilities
  • Ohio4% of homes33 citations · 32 of 911 facilities
  • Indiana5% of homes25 citations · 23 of 504 facilities
  • Texas2% of homes23 citations · 23 of 1,167 facilities
  • Massachusetts6% of homes21 citations · 20 of 338 facilities
  • Illinois3% of homes21 citations · 20 of 665 facilities
  • Kansas6% of homes17 citations · 17 of 294 facilities

Top 10 of 46 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. North Village ParkMoberly, MO · Report card6 F7424 with harm
  2. Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterSaint Albans, VT · Report card3 F7421 with harm
  3. Ahc Lewis CountyHohenwald, TN · Report card2 F7421 with harm
  4. Aristocrat Berea Healthcare and RehabilitationBerea, OH · Report card2 F7421 with harm
  5. Eastview Manor Care CenterTrenton, MO · Report card2 F7421 with harm
  6. Heritage Care CenterSaint Louis, MO · Report card2 F7421 with harm
  7. Majestic Care of SouthportIndianapolis, IN · Report card2 F7421 with harm
  8. Ryze WestChicago, IL · Report card2 F7421 with harm
  9. Sandrock Ridge Care & RehabilitationCraig, CO · Report card2 F7421 with harm
  10. Accela Rehab and Care Center at SpringfieldGlenside, PA · Report card2 F742No harm
  11. Autumn Lake Healthcare at HomewoodBaltimore, MD · Report card2 F742No harm
  12. Bridgewood Health Care CenterKansas City, MO · Report card2 F742No harm
  13. Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterFort Wayne, IN · Report card2 F742No harm
  14. Diversicare of EuporaEupora, MS · Report card2 F742No harm
  15. Estates of Perryville, LLC, thePerryville, MO · Report card2 F742No harm

What to ask a facility about a F742 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 30, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F742 in a nursing home inspection?
F742 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder." (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 F742?
F742 was cited 509 times at 479 facilities (3% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #110 of 242 tags. 84 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F742 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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