CMS F-tag

F925: Environment & safety

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Cited 1,839 times at 1,480 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#54 of 242 tags2% caused harm49 statesLatest survey Dec 31, 2025

How F925 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF925#54 of 242 tagsOccasionally cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ · K · L1%19
  • Actual harmG · H0.5%9
  • No actual harmD · E · F97.3%1,789
  • Minimal harmB · C1.2%22

2% of F925 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 1,839Citations
  • 1,480Facilities cited10% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20172
  • 201823
  • 201968
  • 202011
  • 202167
  • 2022154
  • 2023485
  • 2024582
  • 2025447

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

Where F925 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 F925 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Texas18% of homes277 citations · 210 of 1,167 facilities
  • California17% of homes222 citations · 196 of 1,154 facilities
  • Illinois14% of homes142 citations · 92 of 665 facilities
  • Missouri19% of homes122 citations · 92 of 479 facilities
  • Ohio11% of homes120 citations · 100 of 911 facilities
  • Pennsylvania13% of homes118 citations · 82 of 653 facilities
  • New York14% of homes105 citations · 85 of 593 facilities
  • Florida10% of homes83 citations · 68 of 689 facilities
  • Maryland26% of homes72 citations · 57 of 219 facilities
  • Virginia17% of homes67 citations · 49 of 285 facilities

Top 10 of 49 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. South Dallas Nursing & RehabilitationDallas, TX · Report card7 F925No harm
  2. California TerraceChicago, IL · Report card6 F925No harm
  3. Cassville Health Care CenterCassville, MO · Report card5 F925No harm
  4. Graduate Post AcutePhiladelphia, PA · Report card5 F925No harm
  5. Heritage Care CenterSaint Louis, MO · Report card5 F925No harm
  6. Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHouston, TX · Report card5 F925No harm
  7. Parkshore Estates Nursing & RehabChicago, IL · Report card5 F925No harm
  8. Skyline Healthcare Center - San JoseSan Jose, CA · Report card4 F9251 with harm
  9. Axiom Healthcare of RosiclareRosiclare, IL · Report card4 F925No harm
  10. Centerville Health and RehabDayton, OH · Report card4 F925No harm
  11. Chicago Ridge SNFChicago Ridge, IL · Report card4 F925No harm
  12. Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing CAustin, TX · Report card4 F925No harm
  13. Nexus Pavilion at BellevilleBelleville, IL · Report card4 F925No harm
  14. Princeton Rehab & HccChicago, IL · Report card4 F925No harm
  15. Pinnacle Care of Battle CreekBattle Creek, MI · Report card4 F925No harm

What to ask a facility about a F925 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 31, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F925 in a nursing home inspection?
F925 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests." (Environment & safety). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F925?
F925 was cited 1,839 times at 1,480 facilities (10% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #54 of 242 tags. 28 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F925 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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