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F609 Nursing Home Citation: Reporting Suspected Abuse
- 8,832
- Citation count
- 5,819
- Cited homes
- 235
- Harm or danger found
- 194
- Immediate danger
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
A nursing home that does not meet federal rules on reporting suspected abuse is cited by inspectors as F609. It is filed under freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by CMS.
At 5,819 homes, inspectors cited F609 8,832 times, according to data CMS now releases. Of those citations, 235 found that residents were harmed or faced immediate danger.
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| What the inspectors found | Citations |
|---|---|
| Minimal risk to residents | 10 |
| Risk of harm, no one found hurt | 8,587 |
| Residents were harmed | 41 |
| Immediate danger to residents | 194 |
F609: States With the Most Citations
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| California | 1,089 |
| Texas | 752 |
| Illinois | 645 |
| Ohio | 540 |
| New York | 431 |
F609 Citations at the Harm Level in Flagged Homes
These listings cover homes that CMS marks for abuse or as Special Focus homes, with an F609 citation that found residents harmed or in danger.
| Home | Stars | Citations | Harm or danger | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Pavilion at Belleville, BellevilleSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 79 | 28 | $821,641 |
| Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing, ProvoSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 75 | 27 | $73,003 |
| Mountain View Health Services, OgdenSpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 101 | 22 | $150,781 |
| Magnolia Ridge, GardendaleSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 43 | 19 | $392,125 |
| Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, SalyersvilleSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 40 | 18 | $447,485 |
| Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation, ByramSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 49 | 16 | $148,438 |
| Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, HoustonSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 43 | 16 | $71,011 |
| Harmony Care at Beaumont, BeaumontSpecial Focus Facility · Abuse icon | Not rated (Special Focus) | 77 | 15 | $373,869 |
| Riverview Healthcare Center, FlandreauSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 36 | 14 | $177,100 |
| Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, FalkvilleSpecial Focus candidate | 1 of 5 | 33 | 14 | $146,615 |
| Arcadia Care Havana, HavanaSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 98 | 13 | $775,603 |
| Yazoo City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Yazoo CitySpecial Focus candidate | 1 of 5 | 39 | 13 | $257,376 |
| Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing, EurekaAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 64 | 12 | $368,830 |
| Church Hill Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, Church HillSpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 35 | 12 | $250,780 |
| Bedford Care Center of Picayune, PicayuneSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 26 | 12 | $28,621 |
| Terrell Healthcare Center, TerrellSpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 93 | 11 | $339,046 |
| Kennedy Health & Rehab, LufkinSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 54 | 11 | $274,283 |
| Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation, WhighamSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 34 | 11 | $210,094 |
| Eaton Creek Post Acute, NashvilleSpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 36 | 11 | $124,061 |
| Park View Rehab Center, ChicagoAbuse icon | 2 of 5 | 66 | 10 | $598,146 |
| Access Mental Health, PeabodySpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 45 | 10 | $114,739 |
| Grand Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, BronxSpecial Focus Facility · Abuse icon | Not rated (Special Focus) | 63 | 9 | $563,175 |
| Brandon Woods of New Bedford, New BedfordSpecial Focus candidate | 1 of 5 | 73 | 9 | $528,970 |
| Ralls Nursing Home, RallsAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 29 | 9 | $303,179 |
| Clearwater Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, ClearwaterSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 63 | 9 | $225,379 |
These counts come from the CMS health deficiencies file, updated monthly.