CMS F-tag

F882: Infection control

An infection preventionist must be designated. Cited 863 times at 805 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#87 of 242 tags1% caused harm52 statesLatest survey Jan 8, 2026

How F882 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF882#87 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyL0.7%6
  • Actual harmG0.1%1
  • No actual harmD · E · F95.2%822
  • Minimal harmB · C3.9%34

1% of F882 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 863Citations
  • 805Facilities cited6% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20202
  • 202133
  • 2022138
  • 2023258
  • 2024252
  • 2025179
  • 20261

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

Where F882 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 F882 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Illinois12% of homes87 citations · 78 of 665 facilities
  • California7% of homes80 citations · 77 of 1,154 facilities
  • Missouri12% of homes62 citations · 57 of 479 facilities
  • Pennsylvania8% of homes56 citations · 52 of 653 facilities
  • Kansas12% of homes36 citations · 34 of 294 facilities
  • Wisconsin9% of homes34 citations · 30 of 321 facilities
  • Michigan8% of homes33 citations · 33 of 420 facilities
  • Minnesota8% of homes30 citations · 26 of 337 facilities
  • Iowa6% of homes27 citations · 25 of 388 facilities
  • Indiana5% of homes27 citations · 25 of 504 facilities

Top 10 of 52 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Springfield Health & RehabSpringfield, VT · Report card3 F8821 with harm
  2. Alderwood Post Acute & RehabilitationLynnwood, WA · Report card3 F882No harm
  3. Arcadia Care WatsekaWatseka, IL · Report card3 F882No harm
  4. Axiom Gardens of NashvilleNashville, IL · Report card3 F882No harm
  5. Mountain View Health ServicesOgden, UT · Report card3 F882No harm
  6. Anew HealthcareNortonville, KS · Report card2 F882No harm
  7. Apple Rehab SaybrookOld Saybrook, CT · Report card2 F882No harm
  8. Aurora Health and RehabilitationRolla, MO · Report card2 F882No harm
  9. Avenues at Royal OakKewanee, IL · Report card2 F882No harm
  10. Aspire of PerryPerry, IA · Report card2 F882No harm
  11. Berkley East Healthcare CenterSanta Monica, CA · Report card2 F882No harm
  12. Burgh Care CenterPittsburgh, PA · Report card2 F882No harm
  13. Coral Cove Post AcuteLong Beach, CA · Report card2 F882No harm
  14. Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Care CenterSaint Petersburg, FL · Report card2 F882No harm
  15. Encore at WilmingtonWilmington, DE · Report card2 F882No harm

What to ask a facility about a F882 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 8, 2026. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F882 in a nursing home inspection?
F882 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home." (Infection control). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F882?
F882 was cited 863 times at 805 facilities (6% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #87 of 242 tags. 7 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F882 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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