Nursing home inspections in Florida
Florida surveyors cite qapi improvement activities (F867) at 6.67× its national share.
Cited least often against expectation here: “Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards…”, at 0.80×.
F867 · 67 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Florida cites above its expected share
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
67 citations across 60 facilities · Administration Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
63 citations across 63 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- F585 · Grievances2.60×
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
51 citations across 49 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
109 citations across 106 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
51 citations across 50 facilities · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
94 citations across 88 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
50 citations across 48 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
96 citations across 92 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
184 citations across 163 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
55 citations across 51 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
5.3% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J3582.5% | K1110.8% | L470.3% |
| Actual harm | G2381.7% | H60.0% | I10.0% |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D10,10170.9% | E2,66818.7% | F5934.2% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B500.4% | C670.5% |
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