Based on interview, observation and document review the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment, free of pests. This had the potential to affect residents (R5, R4, R2, R6, R8) as well as all residing at the facility. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) when rodent feces were observed in resident rooms, resident common areas, facility kitchen and facility storage areas. The IJ began on 7/16/26, when the facility failed to take necessary action to control rodents and to make structural repairs which resulted in a rodent infestation. The administrator and owner were notified of the immediate jeopardy on 7/16/26 at 4:45 p.m. …
F925 · Pest control
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Every F925 citation surveyors wrote nationally that year.
Distinct nursing homes with at least one F925 finding.
The harm level
How severely F925 is cited
1.5% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J70.4% | K90.5% | L40.2% |
| Actual harm | G80.4% | H10.1% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D50526.0% | E84443.4% | F54528.0% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B70.4% | C130.7% |
In the surveyor’s words
What an F925 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.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to keep the facility free of pests for one (Hall 100) of six halls and 1 (Resident #6) of 13 residents (identifier) observed for pest control. The facility failed to maintain pest control and Resident #6 was stung multiple times by fire ants, in her bed, on 08/02/26. The noncompliance was identified as PNC. The noncompliance began on 08/03/26 and ended on 08/13/26 The facility had corrected the noncompliance before the survey began. …
Based on observations, interviews and facility documentation, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, as evidenced by the presence of multiple gnat/fruit fly type flying insects observed in the kitchen and throughout multiple areas of the facility. The findings include: Observation and interview with the Director of Dietary Services on 8/25/26 at 11:00 AM identified gnats/fruit fly type flying insects were noted to be in food prepping areas, near the 3 bay sinks, and in the dry food storage area. The Director of Dietary stated that he was aware of the flying insect issues and had attempted to treat the drains himself but did not have the proper chemicals. …
Based on record review, observations, staff and pest control contractor interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to prevent brown crawling bugs in 1 of 1 laundry room. The findings included:A review of the Pest Control Service Agreement dated 4/16/25 revealed the company would provide pest control services monthly and every week on 2 out of the 4 halls. An observation was conducted of the facility laundry room on 9/5/25 at 8:40 AM. The area in which the 2 washing machines were located revealed water standing on the floor covered by a flattened cardboard box. There were also 2 brown crawling bugs on the laundry room wall between the laundry chute and the laundry bin that receives soiled laundry. …
By state — 2025
Where F925 is cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
- New York2.06× · 25 citations
- Maryland2.00× · 27 citations
- Texas1.89× · 81 citations
- Missouri1.61× · 27 citations
- Illinois1.48× · 44 citations
- Ohio1.19× · 34 citations
- Pennsylvania1.12× · 33 citations
- California0.70× · 49 citations
Co-occurrence
Cited alongside F925
Of the 2025 surveys that cited F925, these tags appeared in the same inspection more often than chance would predict.
- F9089.3% of F925 surveys · 5.0× chance
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F8148.5% of F925 surveys · 4.7× chance
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- F7306.4% of F925 surveys · 4.5× chance
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F58435.7% of F925 surveys · 4.1× chance
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.
- F92112.9% of F925 surveys · 3.7× chance
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Cited in the same inspection, not caused by one another.
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