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F550 citations in Louisiana

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Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F550 in Louisiana. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Louisiana cites F550 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.62×

0.62 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of Louisiana citations1.32%

Of every deficiency written in Louisiana in 2025, this is the portion that was F550.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Louisiana surveyors wrote

F550 findings written in Louisiana, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 27, 2026

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity in an environment that promotes or enhances his or her quality of life for 1 (#1) of 3 residents reviewed for resident rights. Findings: Review of the facility's Smoking policy and procedure, revised 06/2025, revealed the following, in part:Policy: No smoking or use of smoking materials will be allowed inside the building or in facility vehicles. This includes e-cigarette devices.Procedure:5 Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas with smoking times to be designated by the facility 05/02/2026 8:09 p.m.- 8:10 p.m. A review of the video footage from Resident #1's room dated 05/02/2026 was conducted. …

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Recent years

YearShare of Louisiana citationsvs expected
20231.67%0.81×
20241.61%0.73×
20251.32%0.62×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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