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F686 Nursing Home Citation: Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care
- 8,386
- Citation count
- 5,500
- Cited homes
- 1,881
- Harm or danger found
- 249
- 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 pressure ulcer (bedsore) care is cited by inspectors as F686. It is filed under quality of life and care by CMS.
At 5,500 homes, inspectors cited F686 8,386 times, according to data CMS now releases. Of those citations, 1,881 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 | 6,495 |
| Residents were harmed | 1,632 |
| Immediate danger to residents | 249 |
F686: States With the Most Citations
| State | Citations |
|---|---|
| California | 1,031 |
| Illinois | 949 |
| Ohio | 803 |
| Michigan | 464 |
| Pennsylvania | 417 |
F686 Citations at the Harm Level in Flagged Homes
These listings cover homes that CMS marks for abuse or as Special Focus homes, with an F686 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 |
| Bria of Elmwood Park, Elmwood ParkSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 121 | 27 | $769,451 |
| Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing, ProvoSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 75 | 27 | $73,003 |
| Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, RochesterSpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 89 | 25 | $960,884 |
| Nexus at Alton, AltonAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 99 | 22 | $392,683 |
| Woodway Nursing & Rehab, HoustonSpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 55 | 20 | $295,783 |
| Metropolis Rehab & HCC, MetropolisSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 68 | 20 | $211,331 |
| Avantara Norton, Sioux FallsSpecial Focus Facility · Abuse icon | Not rated (Special Focus) | 75 | 19 | $312,233 |
| Bria of Woodriver, Wood RiverSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 65 | 18 | $468,820 |
| Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, SalyersvilleSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 40 | 18 | $447,485 |
| Springfield Health & Rehab, SpringfieldSpecial Focus Facility · Abuse icon | Not rated (Special Focus) | 79 | 18 | $354,247 |
| Coral Rehabilitation and Nursing of Austin, AustinSpecial Focus Facility · Abuse icon | Not rated (Special Focus) | 89 | 18 | $307,704 |
| Goldwater Care Peoria Heights, Peoria HeightsSpecial Focus candidate | 1 of 5 | 117 | 16 | $703,747 |
| La Bella of Woodstock, WoodstockAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 91 | 16 | $650,554 |
| Pleasant Meadows Senior Living, ChrismanSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 92 | 16 | $391,159 |
| Rio Hondo Subacute & Nursing Center, MontebelloSpecial Focus Facility | Not rated (Special Focus) | 198 | 16 | $368,943 |
| Afton Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, HoustonSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 1 of 5 | 43 | 16 | $71,011 |
| La Bella of Cahokia, CahokiaAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 63 | 15 | $714,107 |
| Morgan Park Healthcare, ChicagoSpecial Focus candidate · Abuse icon | 2 of 5 | 127 | 15 | $516,750 |
| Evercare at University, EdwardsvilleAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 71 | 15 | $399,548 |
| La Bella of Rochelle, RochelleAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 93 | 15 | $308,891 |
| Hillside Health Care Center, Saint LouisSpecial Focus Facility · Abuse icon | Not rated (Special Focus) | 102 | 15 | $168,680 |
| Alden Lakeland Rehab & HCC, ChicagoAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 100 | 14 | $579,156 |
| Landmark of Richton Park Rehab & Nsg Center, Richton ParkAbuse icon | 1 of 5 | 70 | 14 | $548,244 |
| Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, WilmingtonSpecial Focus Facility · Abuse icon | Not rated (Special Focus) | 105 | 14 | $424,128 |
These counts come from the CMS health deficiencies file, updated monthly.