CMS F-tag

F756: Pharmacy services

A licensed pharmacist must review each resident’s drug regimen monthly and report irregularities. Cited 3,983 times at 3,286 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#27 of 242 tags0% caused harm52 statesLatest survey Jan 15, 2026

How F756 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF756#27 of 242 tagsOften cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K · L0.4%14
  • Actual harmG0.1%5
  • No actual harmD · E · F99%3,945
  • Minimal harmB · C0.5%19

0% of F756 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 3,983Citations
  • 3,286Facilities cited23% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20173
  • 201879
  • 2019220
  • 202077
  • 2021330
  • 2022620
  • 2023882
  • 2024998
  • 2025771
  • 20263

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

Where F756 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 F756 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California36% of homes504 citations · 417 of 1,154 facilities
  • Ohio33% of homes361 citations · 302 of 911 facilities
  • Kansas69% of homes316 citations · 203 of 294 facilities
  • Pennsylvania31% of homes258 citations · 202 of 653 facilities
  • Maryland62% of homes187 citations · 135 of 219 facilities
  • Massachusetts40% of homes176 citations · 136 of 338 facilities
  • Michigan33% of homes168 citations · 138 of 420 facilities
  • Missouri24% of homes136 citations · 115 of 479 facilities
  • New York20% of homes136 citations · 121 of 593 facilities
  • Florida17% of homes127 citations · 115 of 689 facilities

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

Facilities cited most often

  1. Edenbrook SouthWilliamsport, PA · Report card4 F756No harm
  2. Golden Rose Care CenterPasadena, CA · Report card4 F756No harm
  3. Old Southwest Health and RehabilitationRoanoke, VA · Report card4 F756No harm
  4. Sistersville CenterSistersville, WV · Report card4 F756No harm
  5. Wilson Care and RehabWilson, KS · Report card4 F756No harm
  6. Heavener Nursing & RehabHeavener, OK · Report card3 F7561 with harm
  7. Abode Health and Wellness CenterIndependence, MO · Report card3 F756No harm
  8. Affinity HealthcareBraintree, MA · Report card3 F756No harm
  9. Arbors WestWest Jefferson, OH · Report card3 F756No harm
  10. Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab CenterBonner Springs, KS · Report card3 F756No harm
  11. Bridgewood Health Care CenterKansas City, MO · Report card3 F756No harm
  12. Brighton Place NorthTopeka, KS · Report card3 F756No harm
  13. Buckeye Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterWesterville, OH · Report card3 F756No harm
  14. Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare CenterWashington, DC · Report card3 F756No harm
  15. Chapman Care CenterGarden Grove, CA · Report card3 F756No harm

What to ask a facility about a F756 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 F756 in a nursing home inspection?
F756 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures." (Pharmacy 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 F756?
F756 was cited 3,983 times at 3,286 facilities (23% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #27 of 242 tags. 19 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F756 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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