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F561 citations in Idaho

Self-determination · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

F561 in Idaho. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Idaho cites F561 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.87×

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

Share of Idaho citations0.33%

Of every deficiency written in Idaho in 2025, this is the portion that was F561.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Idaho surveyors wrote

F561 findings written in Idaho, 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.

G · Actual harm, isolatedApril 4, 2025

Based on interviews of residents, resident representatives, and staff, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident's cultural/religious rights were honored. This was true for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #28) whose record was reviewed for resident rights. This failure resulted in psychosocial harm to Resident #28 when a certified nursing assistant (CNA) cut her hair without her consent. Findings include: Resident #28 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], for care following a stroke and had multiple diagnoses including chronic kidney disease and dementia. A facility incident report, dated 2/12/25, documented staff were pulling Resident #28's hair while brushing it, then cut her hair. …

Karcher Post Acute

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJune 26, 2026

Based on resident and staff interviews, record review, and policy review it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident's preference for bathing schedule was honored. This was true for 1 of 23 residents (Resident #5) reviewed for choices. This deficient practice had the potential for residents to experience a decreased sense of well-being, lack of self-worth, and frustration when their preference for bathing was not accommodated. Findings include:The facility's Resident Shower policy revision date 12/31/25, documented residents would be provided showers as per request or as per facility schedule protocols and based upon resident safety.Resident #5 was admitted to the facility 7/22/25, with multiple diagnoses including pneumonia and chronic kidney disease.Resident #5's care plan… …

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Recent years

YearShare of Idaho citationsvs expected
20240.62%1.51×
20250.33%0.87×

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

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