CMS F-tag

F802: Nutrition & dietary

Sufficient dietary staff with appropriate competencies. Cited 861 times at 776 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#88 of 242 tags0% caused harm49 statesLatest survey Dec 30, 2025

How F802 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF802#88 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K · L0.3%3
  • Actual harmG0.1%1
  • No actual harmD · E · F99.1%853
  • Minimal harmB · C0.5%4

0% of F802 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 861Citations
  • 776Facilities cited5% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20186
  • 201955
  • 20209
  • 202170
  • 2022117
  • 2023203
  • 2024247
  • 2025154

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

Where F802 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 F802 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California28% of homes376 citations · 323 of 1,154 facilities
  • Texas4% of homes54 citations · 52 of 1,167 facilities
  • Illinois5% of homes43 citations · 36 of 665 facilities
  • Pennsylvania6% of homes41 citations · 36 of 653 facilities
  • Ohio4% of homes40 citations · 36 of 911 facilities
  • Missouri5% of homes29 citations · 25 of 479 facilities
  • Indiana4% of homes19 citations · 18 of 504 facilities
  • Florida3% of homes19 citations · 19 of 689 facilities
  • Washington9% of homes17 citations · 17 of 192 facilities
  • Michigan4% of homes16 citations · 15 of 420 facilities

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

Facilities cited most often

  1. The Haven of MeadowbrookChampaign, IL · Report card4 F802No harm
  2. Ukiah Post AcuteUkiah, CA · Report card4 F802No harm
  3. Lincoln Meadows Care CenterLincoln, CA · Report card3 F802No harm
  4. Bella Terra St GeorgeSt. George, UT · Report card2 F8021 with harm
  5. Addison Heights Health and Rehabilitation CenterMaumee, OH · Report card2 F802No harm
  6. Alternative Healthcare Solutions LLCSan Juan, PR · Report card2 F802No harm
  7. Arbor Post AcuteChico, CA · Report card2 F802No harm
  8. Arthur Home, theArthur, IL · Report card2 F802No harm
  9. Astoria Healthcare CenterSylmar, CA · Report card2 F802No harm
  10. Bluebird Wellness and RehabilitationSaint Louis, MO · Report card2 F802No harm
  11. Blythe Post Acute LLCBlythe, CA · Report card2 F802No harm
  12. California Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterPalm Springs, CA · Report card2 F802No harm
  13. Carmel Hills Care CenterMonterey, CA · Report card2 F802No harm
  14. Carnegie Village Rehabilitation & Health Care CentBelton, MO · Report card2 F802No harm
  15. Coalinga Regional Medical Ctr Dp/SnfCoalinga, CA · Report card2 F802No harm

What to ask a facility about a F802 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 F802 in a nursing home inspection?
F802 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service." (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 F802?
F802 was cited 861 times at 776 facilities (5% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #88 of 242 tags. 4 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F802 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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