CMS F-tag

F801: Nutrition & dietary

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Cited 1,267 times at 1,096 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#67 of 242 tags1% caused harm49 statesLatest survey Jan 9, 2026

How F801 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF801#67 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyK · L0.6%8
  • Actual harmG0.1%1
  • No actual harmD · E · F97.2%1,232
  • Minimal harmB · C2.1%26

1% of F801 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 1,267Citations
  • 1,096Facilities cited8% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20187
  • 201928
  • 202021
  • 202185
  • 2022113
  • 2023346
  • 2024408
  • 2025258
  • 20261

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

Where F801 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 F801 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California18% of homes242 citations · 211 of 1,154 facilities
  • Illinois9% of homes101 citations · 63 of 665 facilities
  • Kansas24% of homes91 citations · 72 of 294 facilities
  • Pennsylvania10% of homes87 citations · 68 of 653 facilities
  • Texas6% of homes84 citations · 70 of 1,167 facilities
  • Missouri15% of homes80 citations · 72 of 479 facilities
  • Iowa13% of homes55 citations · 50 of 388 facilities
  • Washington19% of homes40 citations · 36 of 192 facilities
  • Wisconsin10% of homes39 citations · 32 of 321 facilities
  • Ohio4% of homes37 citations · 36 of 911 facilities

Top 10 of 49 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at CampbelltownPalmyra, PA · Report card4 F801No harm
  2. Sullivan Healthcare & Senior LivingSullivan, IL · Report card4 F801No harm
  3. The Haven of MeadowbrookChampaign, IL · Report card4 F801No harm
  4. Accolade Hc of Paxton on PellsPaxton, IL · Report card3 F801No harm
  5. Avir at FredericksburgFredericksburg, TX · Report card3 F801No harm
  6. Bethesda HomeHayward, CA · Report card3 F801No harm
  7. Countryside Care CenterMacomb, IL · Report card3 F801No harm
  8. Dennett Rehab CenterOakland, MD · Report card3 F801No harm
  9. Glenbridge Health and RehabilitationBoone, NC · Report card3 F801No harm
  10. Imboden Creek Senior LivingDecatur, IL · Report card3 F801No harm
  11. Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at IrwinNorth Huntingdon, PA · Report card3 F801No harm
  12. Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at LuzerneDrums, PA · Report card3 F801No harm
  13. LA Bella at CliftonClifton, IL · Report card3 F801No harm
  14. LA Bella of DanvilleDanville, IL · Report card3 F801No harm
  15. Manawa Com Nur CtrManawa, WI · Report card3 F801No harm

What to ask a facility about a F801 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 9, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F801 in a nursing home inspection?
F801 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician." (Nutrition & dietary). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F801?
F801 was cited 1,267 times at 1,096 facilities (8% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #67 of 242 tags. 9 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F801 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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