CMS F-tag

F813: Nutrition & dietary

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Cited 699 times at 626 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#98 of 242 tags0% caused harm37 statesLatest survey Jan 9, 2026

How F813 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF813#98 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ0.1%1
  • Actual harmG–I0%0
  • No actual harmD · E · F97.6%682
  • Minimal harmB · C2.3%16

0% of F813 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 699Citations
  • 626Facilities cited4% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20186
  • 201955
  • 20208
  • 202146
  • 202272
  • 2023145
  • 2024184
  • 2025179
  • 20264

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

Where F813 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 F813 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California21% of homes269 citations · 238 of 1,154 facilities
  • Texas9% of homes117 citations · 106 of 1,167 facilities
  • Illinois10% of homes83 citations · 68 of 665 facilities
  • New York9% of homes56 citations · 51 of 593 facilities
  • Missouri5% of homes30 citations · 25 of 479 facilities
  • Michigan4% of homes18 citations · 17 of 420 facilities
  • Colorado7% of homes15 citations · 15 of 208 facilities
  • Pennsylvania2% of homes11 citations · 11 of 653 facilities
  • Massachusetts2% of homes8 citations · 8 of 338 facilities
  • West Virginia5% of homes8 citations · 6 of 122 facilities

Top 10 of 37 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Bonita Hills Post AcuteLA Habra, CA · Report card3 F813No harm
  2. California TerraceChicago, IL · Report card3 F813No harm
  3. Advanced Rehab Center of TustinSanta Ana, CA · Report card2 F813No harm
  4. Adventist Health DelanoDelano, CA · Report card2 F813No harm
  5. Alamitos West Health & RehabilitationLos Alamitos, CA · Report card2 F813No harm
  6. Alta Rehab at FairmontChicago, IL · Report card2 F813No harm
  7. Anaheim Terrace Care CenterAnaheim, CA · Report card2 F813No harm
  8. Aperion Care LakeshoreChicago, IL · Report card2 F813No harm
  9. Aperion Care WesleyChicago, IL · Report card2 F813No harm
  10. Bayshire Yorba Linda Post-AcuteYorba Linda, CA · Report card2 F813No harm
  11. Bella Vista Health CenterLemon Grove, CA · Report card2 F813No harm
  12. Belmont Healthcare CenterBelmont, CA · Report card2 F813No harm
  13. Capistrano Beach Care CenterDana Point, CA · Report card2 F813No harm
  14. Center Home Hispanic ElderlyChicago, IL · Report card2 F813No harm
  15. Chalet Living & RehabChicago, IL · Report card2 F813No harm

What to ask a facility about a F813 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 F813 in a nursing home inspection?
F813 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors." (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 F813?
F813 was cited 699 times at 626 facilities (4% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #98 of 242 tags. 1 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F813 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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