F573 in California. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
California cites F573 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share2.70×
2.70 times the share F573 takes of citations nationally.
Share of California citations0.25%
Of every deficiency written in California in 2025, this is the portion that was F573.
California0.25%
National0.09%
Share of all citations that were F573.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What California surveyors wrote
F573 findings written in California, 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 18, 2026
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a discharged resident's representative (RP 1) was provided all requested medical records for one of one sampled residents (Resident 1). This deficient practice had the potential to interfere with RP 1's ability to exercise Resident 1's rights by preventing timely access to complete medical information regarding Resident 1's care and treatment. Findings: During a phone interview on 8/17/2026 at 12:40 p.m. with Resident 1's Responsible Party (RP), RP 1, RP 1 stated she was dissatisfied with the facility's lack of communication and lack of provision of medical records. RP 1 stated she provided the facility with an emailed medical records request on 7/29/2026. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternAugust 13, 2026
Based on interview, medical record review, facility document review, and facility P&P review, the facility failed ensure the resident and/or responsible party had access to the resident's personal and medical records for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1). * The facility failed to ensure the medical records were released to Resident 1's responsible party as requested. This failure had the potential to violate the resident's rights to have access to the resident's medical records.Findings: Review of the facility's P&P titled Release of Information dated 2001 showed the resident may initiate a request to release such information contained in his/her records and charts to anyone he/she wishes. …
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