CMS F-tag

F806: Nutrition & dietary

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Cited 1,618 times at 1,425 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#58 of 242 tags2% caused harm51 statesLatest survey Dec 30, 2025

How F806 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF806#58 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K1.2%20
  • Actual harmG0.5%8
  • No actual harmD · E · F97.2%1,572
  • Minimal harmB · C1.1%18

2% of F806 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 1,618Citations
  • 1,425Facilities cited10% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 201811
  • 201955
  • 202019
  • 202172
  • 2022173
  • 2023400
  • 2024484
  • 2025404

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

Where F806 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 F806 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California27% of homes375 citations · 310 of 1,154 facilities
  • Texas8% of homes107 citations · 97 of 1,167 facilities
  • Pennsylvania13% of homes107 citations · 87 of 653 facilities
  • Ohio10% of homes96 citations · 89 of 911 facilities
  • Illinois11% of homes81 citations · 74 of 665 facilities
  • Florida11% of homes78 citations · 75 of 689 facilities
  • Missouri9% of homes57 citations · 42 of 479 facilities
  • Michigan13% of homes57 citations · 54 of 420 facilities
  • Virginia15% of homes53 citations · 44 of 285 facilities
  • North Carolina11% of homes50 citations · 45 of 417 facilities

Top 10 of 51 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Beloved Health and Rehabilitation CenterHannibal, MO · Report card6 F806No harm
  2. Grandview Nursing and RehabilitationDanville, PA · Report card4 F806No harm
  3. Heritage Care CenterPittsburgh, PA · Report card4 F806No harm
  4. Mercer Healthcare CenterBluefield, WV · Report card3 F8062 with harm
  5. Woodland Care CenterReseda, CA · Report card3 F8062 with harm
  6. Twin Pines Nursing and RehabilitationVictoria, TX · Report card3 F8061 with harm
  7. Accord Care Community Orrville LLCOrrville, OH · Report card3 F806No harm
  8. Bluebird Wellness and RehabilitationSaint Louis, MO · Report card3 F806No harm
  9. Briarcrest Nursing CenterBell Gardens, CA · Report card3 F806No harm
  10. Bristol Health & Rehab CenterBristol, PA · Report card3 F806No harm
  11. Carmel Hills Wellness & RehabilitationIndependence, MO · Report card3 F806No harm
  12. Charlottesville Health & Rehabilitation CenterCharlottesville, VA · Report card3 F806No harm
  13. Grand Oaks CareTulare, CA · Report card3 F806No harm
  14. Huntington Valley Healthcare CenterHuntington Beach, CA · Report card3 F806No harm
  15. Park View Nursing and SubacuteReseda, CA · Report card3 F806No harm

What to ask a facility about a F806 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 F806 in a nursing home inspection?
F806 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options." (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 F806?
F806 was cited 1,618 times at 1,425 facilities (10% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #58 of 242 tags. 28 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F806 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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