CMS F-tag

F835: Administration

The facility must be administered effectively to attain the highest well-being of residents. Cited 1,268 times at 1,116 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#66 of 242 tags32% caused harm51 statesLatest survey Jan 2, 2026

How F835 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF835#66 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K · L29.6%375
  • Actual harmG · H · I2.4%30
  • No actual harmD · E · F67.3%853
  • Minimal harmB · C0.8%10

32% of F835 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 1,268Citations
  • 1,116Facilities cited8% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20171
  • 201814
  • 201923
  • 202012
  • 202135
  • 2022110
  • 2023361
  • 2024404
  • 2025307
  • 20261

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

Where F835 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 F835 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Pennsylvania18% of homes149 citations · 116 of 653 facilities
  • Florida13% of homes96 citations · 89 of 689 facilities
  • Louisiana27% of homes84 citations · 70 of 264 facilities
  • Ohio8% of homes79 citations · 72 of 911 facilities
  • Georgia17% of homes66 citations · 60 of 354 facilities
  • New York9% of homes63 citations · 55 of 593 facilities
  • California5% of homes60 citations · 55 of 1,154 facilities
  • New Jersey13% of homes53 citations · 46 of 344 facilities
  • Illinois6% of homes51 citations · 43 of 665 facilities
  • Texas3% of homes42 citations · 39 of 1,167 facilities

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

Facilities cited most often

  1. Independence Rehab and NursingPhiladelphia, PA · Report card5 F835No harm
  2. Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness CenterBeaver, PA · Report card4 F835No harm
  3. Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterPhiladelphia, PA · Report card4 F835No harm
  4. Pierremont Healthcare CenterShreveport, LA · Report card3 F8353 with harm
  5. The Guest House Skilled Nursing RehabilitationShreveport, LA · Report card3 F8353 with harm
  6. Thunderbolt Care Center LLCSavannah, GA · Report card3 F8353 with harm
  7. Alpine Breeze Health and WellnessRaytown, MO · Report card3 F8352 with harm
  8. White Oak Post Acute CareBaton Rouge, LA · Report card3 F8352 with harm
  9. Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and HealthcareBuffalo, MO · Report card3 F835No harm
  10. Capitol City Rehab and Healthcare CenterWashington, DC · Report card3 F835No harm
  11. Embassy of CambridgeCambridge, OH · Report card3 F835No harm
  12. Graduate Post AcutePhiladelphia, PA · Report card3 F835No harm
  13. Grandview Nursing and RehabilitationDanville, PA · Report card3 F835No harm
  14. Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at PottstownPottstown, PA · Report card3 F835No harm
  15. Lyndon CrossingLouisville, KY · Report card3 F835No harm

What to ask a facility about a F835 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 2, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F835 in a nursing home inspection?
F835 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently." (Administration). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F835?
F835 was cited 1,268 times at 1,116 facilities (8% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #66 of 242 tags. 405 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F835 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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