CMS F-tag

F836: Administration

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Cited 366 times at 338 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#118 of 242 tags3% caused harm31 statesLatest survey Dec 9, 2025

How F836 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF836#118 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyK · L2.7%10
  • Actual harmG–I0%0
  • No actual harmD · E · F85.2%312
  • Minimal harmB · C12%44

3% of F836 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 366Citations
  • 338Facilities cited2% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20181
  • 201922
  • 20203
  • 202120
  • 202222
  • 2023116
  • 2024113
  • 202569

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

Where F836 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 F836 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • New York11% of homes70 citations · 67 of 593 facilities
  • California5% of homes65 citations · 63 of 1,154 facilities
  • Pennsylvania7% of homes60 citations · 47 of 653 facilities
  • New Jersey10% of homes37 citations · 35 of 344 facilities
  • Iowa4% of homes15 citations · 15 of 388 facilities
  • Texas1% of homes13 citations · 10 of 1,167 facilities
  • Maryland5% of homes11 citations · 10 of 219 facilities
  • Missouri2% of homes11 citations · 10 of 479 facilities
  • Illinois2% of homes10 citations · 10 of 665 facilities
  • Connecticut5% of homes9 citations · 9 of 190 facilities

Top 10 of 31 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness CenterBeaver, PA · Report card4 F8361 with harm
  2. Lakeview Healthcare and RehabSmethport, PA · Report card4 F8361 with harm
  3. Harmony Care at BeaumontBeaumont, TX · Report card4 F836No harm
  4. Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterCurwensville, PA · Report card2 F8362 with harm
  5. Beaver Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterAliquippa, PA · Report card2 F8361 with harm
  6. Berkley East Healthcare CenterSanta Monica, CA · Report card2 F836No harm
  7. Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSyracuse, NY · Report card2 F836No harm
  8. Bridgepoint Subacute and Rehab Capitol HillWashington, DC · Report card2 F836No harm
  9. Corner View Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterPittsburgh, PA · Report card2 F836No harm
  10. Highland Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterChelsea, MA · Report card2 F836No harm
  11. Life Care Center of Las VegasLas Vegas, NV · Report card2 F836No harm
  12. Morningstar Residential Care CenterOswego, NY · Report card2 F836No harm
  13. Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterMillersburg, PA · Report card2 F836No harm
  14. Patapsco HealthcareRandallstown, MD · Report card2 F836No harm
  15. Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab CenterShenandoah, PA · Report card2 F836No harm

What to ask a facility about a F836 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 9, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F836 in a nursing home inspection?
F836 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards." (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 F836?
F836 was cited 366 times at 338 facilities (2% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #118 of 242 tags. 10 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F836 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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