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F-tags by state · New York
Most common nursing home citations in New York
11,614 health citations were recorded at 595 of 593 rated nursing homes in New York over the last three inspection cycles, about 19.6 per facility. Here is what surveyors cite most, how that compares with the rest of the country, and where the harm-level findings cluster.
Citations11,61419.6 per rated facility
Facilities cited595of 593 rated
Actual harm (G–I)1872% of citations
Immediate jeopardy (J–L)1721% of citations
Top 25 F-tags in New York
"State share" is the percentage of rated New York 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.
| # | Tag | Requirement | Category | Citations | State share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Infection control | 638 | 71% | 81% |
| 2 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Nutrition & dietary | 605 | 64% | 76% |
| 3 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Assessment & care planning | 578 | 64% | 58% |
| 4 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Quality of life & care | 569 | 58% | 69% |
| 5 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Abuse, neglect & exploitation | 416 | 50% | 40% |
| 6 | F584 | Honor 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 rights | 405 | 44% | 39% |
| 7 | F761 | Ensure 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 services | 395 | 51% | 59% |
| 8 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Assessment & care planning | 349 | 42% | 42% |
| 9 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Quality of life & care | 323 | 37% | 44% |
| 10 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Resident rights | 303 | 40% | 43% |
| 11 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Abuse, neglect & exploitation | 282 | 37% | 28% |
| 12 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Abuse, neglect & exploitation | 270 | 34% | 35% |
| 13 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Quality of life & care | 229 | 31% | 39% |
| 14 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Quality of life & care | 210 | 31% | 46% |
| 15 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Nursing & physician services | 182 | 24% | 16% |
| 16 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Assessment & care planning | 176 | 24% | 37% |
| 17 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Nutrition & dietary | 172 | 21% | 21% |
| 18 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Quality of life & care | 152 | 23% | 22% |
| 19 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Quality of life & care | 147 | 21% | 29% |
| 20 | F758 | Implement 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 services | 140 | 22% | 34% |
| 21 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Pharmacy services | 136 | 20% | 23% |
| 22 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Pharmacy services | 135 | 19% | 25% |
| 23 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Resident rights | 130 | 19% | 30% |
| 24 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Pharmacy services | 118 | 18% | 38% |
| 25 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Assessment & care planning | 116 | 19% | 19% |
Citations by category
Citations by survey year
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 593 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 New York. 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 New York?
F880 (Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.) is the most-cited F-tag in New York, with 638 citations at 419 facilities, or 71% of the state's rated nursing homes, compared with 81% nationally.
How many nursing home citations are there in New York?
11,614 health citations across 595 of 593 rated nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles, about 19.6 per facility. 187 involved actual harm and 172 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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