F-tags by state · Nebraska

Most common nursing home citations in Nebraska

3,249 health citations were recorded at 179 of 178 rated nursing homes in Nebraska over the last three inspection cycles, about 18.3 per facility. Here is what surveyors cite most, how that compares with the rest of the country, and where the harm-level findings cluster.

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Citations3,24918.3 per rated facility
Facilities cited179of 178 rated
Actual harm (G–I)812% of citations
Immediate jeopardy (J–L)361% of citations

Top 25 F-tags in Nebraska

"State share" is the percentage of rated Nebraska nursing homes cited at least once for the tag; "U.S. share" is the same figure nationally. A big gap shows a state-specific survey focus.

#TagRequirementCategoryCitationsState shareU.S. share
1F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection control35694%81%
2F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition & dietary21673%76%
3F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of life & care20563%69%
4F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Abuse, neglect & exploitation10647%40%
5F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident rights10539%30%
6F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy services9343%34%
7F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Assessment & care planning8437%37%
8F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident rights7530%39%
9F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy services7235%26%
10F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of life & care6531%39%
11F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of life & care5923%44%
12F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy services5728%59%
13F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Assessment & care planning5629%42%
14F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident rights5528%23%
15F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of life & care5425%29%
16F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of life & care5125%46%
17F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy services4820%25%
18F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Assessment & care planning4825%58%
19F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Abuse, neglect & exploitation4320%28%
20F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition & dietary3619%8%
21F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of life & care3517%33%
22F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident rights3519%43%
23F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition & dietary3417%21%
24F923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.Environment & safety3216%1%
25F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedAssessment & care planning3115%19%

Citations by category

Quality of life & care831
Resident rights455
Infection control428
Pharmacy services386
Assessment & care planning353
Nutrition & dietary323
Abuse, neglect & exploitation241
Nursing & physician services121
Environment & safety60
Administration51

Citations by survey year

2022324
2023819
20241,116
2025990

Partial years reflect the rolling three-cycle window.

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The report card lists every citation for one facility with the severity decoded, and ranks it against the other 178 rated facilities in the state.

How this works

Source and method

CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Health Citations, current three inspection cycles for every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Nebraska. Tags are matched to citations by CMS's standardized description. Tags with at least 50 national citations link to a detail page.

Counts describe survey findings, not a ranking of facilities. Facilities can dispute citations through CMS's IDR and IIDR processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common nursing home citation in Nebraska?
F880 (Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.) is the most-cited F-tag in Nebraska, with 356 citations at 168 facilities, or 94% of the state's rated nursing homes, compared with 81% nationally.
How many nursing home citations are there in Nebraska?
3,249 health citations across 179 of 178 rated nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles, about 18.3 per facility. 81 involved actual harm and 36 were immediate jeopardy.
Why do citation patterns differ by state?
Each state survey agency inspects on behalf of CMS with its own staffing, training, and priorities, and state licensing rules layer on top of the federal requirements. Compare a facility with others in the same state rather than with the national average.

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