of F814 citations were written at actual harm or above. The mark is the share across all tags, 5.4%.
Citations in 2025469
Every F814 citation surveyors wrote nationally that year.
Facilities cited468
Distinct nursing homes with at least one F814 finding.
The harm level
How severely F814 is cited
0.0% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J—
K—
L—
Actual harm
G—
H—
I—
No harm, potential for more than minimal
D65231.5%
E41820.2%
F72735.2%
No harm, potential for minimal
A—
B854.1%
C1859.0%
Every recorded F814 citation, by the harm level and scope the surveyor assigned.
In the surveyor’s words
What an F814 citation says
One finding from each severity level, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
L · Immediate jeopardy, widespreadFebruary 6, 2018
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to have a trash receptacle located at the hand washing sink which led to the inability of staff to dispose of the used paper towels causing cross-contaminated. This failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy called on 2/1/18 at 2:30 p.m., due to unsanitary conditions and cross-contamination that could affect the health and safety of residents causing serous illness and death. This was reported to Administrator and CEO at above date and time. (see F 812)
Findings:
During the initial tour of the kitchen on 1/29/18 at 08:20 a.m., The hand washing sink did not have a garbage can available to discard paper towels after washing hands. …
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedSeptember 3, 2026
Based on observation, interview, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration 2022 Food Code review, the facility failed to ensure garbage cans were properly closed with lids to minimize attracting pests and rodents into the kitchen. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents and staff in the facility. Findings include:U.S. Food and Drug Administration 2022 Food Code, 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use; or (2) After they are filled.On 9/2/26 at 10:51 AM, observed with the Dietary Manager, a full 55 gallon trash can in the food prep area without the lid on, and… …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadSeptember 17, 2026
Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly contain and dispose of garbage at the facility trash dumpsters.Findings include: Observation of the facility's outside trash dumpsters on September 15, 2026, at 9:25 AM revealed the following: There were two observed trash dumpsters. Each of the dumpsters had a side door open with bagged trash visible inside. The ground surrounding the dumpsters had nine scattered pieces of glass. A second observation on September 16, 2026, at 7:58 AM revealed one dumpster with a side door open with bagged trash visible inside. The nine pieces of glass remain visible on the ground. The above information was reviewed in a meeting with the Nursing Home Administrator on September 16, 2026, at 11:30 AM. 28 Pa. …
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Cited in the same inspection, not caused by one another.
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