F926 in West Virginia. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
West Virginia cites F926 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.21×
1.21 times the share F926 takes of citations nationally.
Share of West Virginia citations0.09%
Of every deficiency written in West Virginia in 2025, this is the portion that was F926.
West Virginia0.09%
National0.07%
Share of all citations that were F926.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What West Virginia surveyors wrote
F926 findings written in West Virginia, 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, isolatedDecember 10, 2025
Based upon record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow its policy for residents who choose to smoke or vape.This was found to be true for one (1) of one (1) resident reviewed during the long term care survey process. Resident identifier:#56 Census: 63 Findings included:A) Resident #56During the interview with this resident on 12/07/25 at 1:20 PM, the resident was complaining about the facility changing the designated smoking schedule, and having staff accompany her to smoke, as well as use of the smoking apron. A review of her care plan contained the following:Focus area:During my Preferences for Customary Routine Interview, there were daily routine preferences noted as important. …
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