CMS F-tag

F814: Nutrition & dietary

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Cited 1,809 times at 1,608 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#55 of 242 tags0% caused harm44 statesLatest survey Jan 16, 2026

How F814 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF814#55 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ–L0%0
  • Actual harmG–I0%0
  • No actual harmD · E · F86.3%1,561
  • Minimal harmB · C13.7%248

0% of F814 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 1,809Citations
  • 1,608Facilities cited11% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20176
  • 201828
  • 201983
  • 202029
  • 202187
  • 2022232
  • 2023407
  • 2024500
  • 2025435
  • 20262

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

Where F814 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 F814 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • California31% of homes420 citations · 352 of 1,154 facilities
  • Texas12% of homes158 citations · 143 of 1,167 facilities
  • New York15% of homes99 citations · 89 of 593 facilities
  • Pennsylvania13% of homes95 citations · 86 of 653 facilities
  • Ohio9% of homes88 citations · 81 of 911 facilities
  • Illinois10% of homes85 citations · 65 of 665 facilities
  • Florida10% of homes74 citations · 69 of 689 facilities
  • Missouri14% of homes72 citations · 65 of 479 facilities
  • Alabama25% of homes60 citations · 55 of 223 facilities
  • New Jersey15% of homes59 citations · 52 of 344 facilities

Top 10 of 44 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Santa Anita Convalescent HospitalTemple City, CA · Report card4 F814No harm
  2. Anaheim Terrace Care CenterAnaheim, CA · Report card3 F814No harm
  3. Austin Oasis, theChicago, IL · Report card3 F814No harm
  4. Arbor View Nursing & RehabilitationKerrville, TX · Report card3 F814No harm
  5. Bonita Hills Post AcuteLA Habra, CA · Report card3 F814No harm
  6. Brookside Care CenterStockton, CA · Report card3 F814No harm
  7. Bayshore Nursing & RehabGlendale, WI · Report card3 F814No harm
  8. Elevate Care Windsor ParkChicago, IL · Report card3 F814No harm
  9. Edgewood Rehab & Living CtrFarmington, ME · Report card3 F814No harm
  10. Harborview Rehabilitation Care Center at DoylestowDoylestown, PA · Report card3 F814No harm
  11. Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNFBrea, CA · Report card3 F814No harm
  12. Mainplace Post AcuteOrange, CA · Report card3 F814No harm
  13. Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LlNatchitoches, LA · Report card3 F814No harm
  14. Newport Subacute Healthcare CenterCosta Mesa, CA · Report card3 F814No harm
  15. Park Anaheim Healthcare CenterAnaheim, CA · Report card3 F814No harm

What to ask a facility about a F814 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 16, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F814 in a nursing home inspection?
F814 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly." (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 F814?
F814 was cited 1,809 times at 1,608 facilities (11% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #55 of 242 tags. 0 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F814 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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